Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns 4/16/23 – On Sunday afternoon, the Phoenix Suns 45-37 will face off against the Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 at Footprint Center. These teams split their four regular-season meetings, with each time being won by the away team. The Clippers would like their dominant run to continue on Sunday night against the Suns, who have their eyes set on reaching another NBA Finals. Keep updated on this exciting game and place your bets by following the basketball betting guide.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns
Date & Time: Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Footprint Center Phoenix, AZ
TV: TNT
Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns 4/16/23 Betting Odds
Clippers
Moneyline: +245
Spread: +7.5 (-114)
Total: 225 over (-110)
Suns
Moneyline: -290
Spread: -7.5 (-106)
Total: 225 under (-110)
Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Analysis
Los Angeles Clippers enters this matchup boasting a record of 44-38 so far this season. They have lost possession by turning it over 14.2 times per contest, as well as committing 19.5 fouls per game collectively. They average 43.2 rebounds per contest while also recording 1,959 dimes so far – good enough for 24th in terms of passing. The Clippers have an average 3-point shooting percentage of 38.1% and are shooting 78.1% from the charity stripe, and have scored an average of 113.6 points per contest from 47.7% of field shots taken. On defense, the Clippers are forcing opponents into 13.0 turnovers per game while drawing 19.6 personal fouls per game. They allow an average of 36.5% on shots from downtown and rank 12th overall in terms of points per game allowed. The Clippers defense has allowed an opponent shooting percentage of 47.4% and are giving up 43.1 boards per contest as an individual team. They rank 11th in terms of giving away assists – 2,048 total.
Phoenix Suns currently stands at 45-37 on the season and are committing 21.2 personal fouls per game while hitting 79.3% from free throw line. They average 27.3 assists per contest while turning over the ball 13.5 times per contest. Phoenix has amassed 9,319 points this season and have collected 44.2 rebounds per game – good enough for 23rd in the NBA. In terms of offensive execution, they are hitting 46.7% from the floor which ranks 23rd overall. The Suns rank sixth nationally for points per game allowed with an average of 111.6, forcing 14.4 TOs per game while allowing their opponents to shoot 46.6% from the field. Phoenix defense allows 35.7% on 3-point shots and opponents are scoring 78.6% from the free throw line. Their opponents average 23.4 dimes and 42.9 rebounds each game, placing them third and 11th in terms of NBA rankings.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Against the Spread
The LA Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Clippers’ last 9 games. The LA Clippers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. LA Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Phoenix. The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Clippers’ last 11 games on the road. LA Clippers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix.
Phoenix are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games. Phoenix are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix’s last 8 games against LA Clippers. Phoenix are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home. Phoenix are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against the LA Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Free Pick
Now that they’ve achieved full strength, the Phoenix Suns are clearly the better team, while for the Los Angeles Clippers losing Paul George would have been devastating. Kevin Durant will lead this Phoenix squad through this postseason and cause havoc for their opponents no matter the result of their games. The Clippers have their best chance at taking this game by dominating the free throw battle, although that isn’t entirely within their power. Basketball online experts expect Phoenix to make an impressionable statement this Sunday night.
Free Pick: Phoenix Suns -7.5 (-106)
