If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Suns vs. Clippers, look no further. The Clippers are hitting the road to challenge the Suns on Wednesday, Jan 3 at 9:00 ET. Currently, the total is 232.5, with Clippers being favored by 3.5. Check out our Suns vs. Clippers player props and predictions.
Suns vs. Clippers Odds
- Spread: Clippers -3.5
- Total 232.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 3
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix AZ
- TV: AZFa
Clippers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Los Angeles has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 121 points per game.
- Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
Suns Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Suns have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 109 points per game in these contests.
- As the betting underdog, the Suns have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Phoenix posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
Can the Clippers Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
When you look at the Clippers’ last ten games, they have gone 8-2. Overall, they are 20-12 and are now getting ready to play the Suns. At home, the Clippers are 14-4 compared to 6-8 on the road.
In their last game, the Lakers put up 121 points vs. the Heat. They shot 58.8% from the field and were 13/14 from the free throw line. Paul George is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 22.9 PPG. Kawhi Leonard is also averaging 24.4 PPG.
So far this season, the Clippers have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 7th in points allowed per game at 111.9. On the road, they have been slightly worse, giving up 116.4 points per game, which is 15th in the league.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Clippers have done a good job, ranking 14th in three-point percentage allowed at 34.8%. On average, opponents have made 12.5 threes per game against them.
Over their last five games, the Clippers have given up 118.6 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA during that span. During this stretch, opponents have made 36% of their three-point attempts.
Do the Suns Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?
Across their last five games, the Suns have gone 4-1 and have an overall record of 18-15. When looking at just Western Conference games, the Suns are 12-11 in their 33 games. In non-conference play, the Suns are 6-4.
In their last game, the Suns put up 109 points against the Trail Blazers. Overall, they shot 47.5% from the field and made 11 three-pointers. Leading the way in scoring for the Suns vs. the Trail Blazers was Bradley Beal with 21 points. Jusuf Nurkic also added 18 points.
So far this season, the Suns have been a solid defensive team, ranking 14th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 113.6. They have been especially good at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 36.2% from beyond the arc, which is 13th in the league.
One area where Phoenix has excelled is in the blocked shots department, ranking 3rd in the NBA at 6.5 blocks per game. They have also done a good job of defending inside the arc, allowing opponents to shoot just 53.0% on two-point attempts.
Over their last five games, the Suns have been even better on the defensive end, ranking 8th in field goal percentage allowed at 46.2%. During that stretch, they have also done a good job of keeping opponents off the free-throw line, giving up just 14.2 made free throws per game.
Suns vs. Clippers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Kawhi Leonard and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -109. Considering his prop is set at 24.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 27. We anticipate him shooting 55.6% from the field and making three threes.
- The Prop: Kawhi Leonard Over 24.5 Points (-125)
Suns vs. Clippers Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Clippers vs. Suns matchup, our bet is to grab the Suns at +3.5. Even though our projections have the Clippers winning 115-113, we see the Suns as the play on the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 232.5 and our model has the Clippers and Suns finishing with a combined 228 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Suns +3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook
