Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns 2/16/23 – The Phoenix Suns will host the LA Clippers, a division rival in the last game before the all star break. This marquee matchup takes place on Thursday night. The Suns lead the Clippers by 32-27, while they are just behind them at 32/28. Both the December and October meetings were won by the Suns, who covered both LA times. The top NBA betting websites are up with all the details of this game.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns
Date & time: Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Footprint Center
Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Odds
Clippers
Moneyline: -141
Spread: -2 (-119)
Total: 224.5 over (-110)
Suns
Moneyline: +105
Spread: +2 (-119)
Total: 224.5 under (-110)
Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Analysis
LA Clippers enter this game with a record 32-28. They are currently fifth in the Western Conference and 9 games behind first-place Nuggets. After missing so many games, Leonard began slow and took his time to get his legs under him. But now, he looks like Kawhi Leonard, who was the best all-around player in the league before getting injured. Leonard scored 33 points, had 7 rebounds, and provided 4 assists in Tuesday’s 134-124 victory over the Warriors. His average has increased to 22.3 points per match.
The Phoenix Suns are here, and they don’t have their best player yet. The Suns are beginning to look more like the team with the best record in the NBA. They have won five of their six last games and eleven of their 14 last contests. They are fourth in the Western Conference with a record of 32-27 and are just 8.5 games behind Denver. Everyone hears their footsteps. Devin Booker, the Suns’ first All NBA player, has been back after a long absence due to injury. After the all-star break, Kevin Durant, the Suns’ superstar player, will take the court for the Suns. He was traded to the Nets in a huge trade. The rest of the league needs to be terrified.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Against the Spread
LA Clippers are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games. The LA Clippers are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games. LA Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Phoenix. LA Clippers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Phoenix. The LA Clippers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games on the road.
Phoenix are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 6 games. Phoenix are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix’s last 6 games against LA Clippers. Phoenix are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games at home.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Free Pick
Both these teams are almost identical, as far as stats go. Both are in the third lowest field goal percentage group, but they both rank within the top six of three. Both are close in turnovers, with the Suns being a better rebounding team. While the Clippers lead in steals, the Suns rank among the top in assists. This should be a close game, but Phoenix wins at home. They carry that momentum into the all star break. Yet, they are predicted as the underdog as per the best NBA bets.
Free Pick: Phoenix Suns +2 (-119)
