Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers 4/20/23 – Phoenix Suns travel to Los Angeles for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Clippers. Phoenix evened their series at 1-1 on Tuesday with a 123-109 victory, after dropping Game 1 at home. Phoenix Suns opens as a road favorite according to the recent basketball betting odds.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers
Date & Time: Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:30 PM ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA
TV: NBAt
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers 4/20/23 Betting Odds
Suns
Moneyline: -140
Spread: -2.5 (-110)
Total: 227 over (-108)
Clippers
Moneyline: +120
Spread: +2.5 (-110)
Total: 227 under (-112)
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Analysis
Phoenix Suns enters this game with a win-loss record of 46-38 and are currently averaging 113.6 points per contest, connecting on 46.7% from the field, 37.4% on shots from downtown, and 79.3% from free throw line. Phoenix is pulling down 44.2 rebounds per game and boasts 2,235 assists for the year – which ranks them fourth overall in terms of passing efficiency. They turn it over 13.5 times per game while as a collective they commit 21.2 fouls each contest. On defense, the Suns have forced 14.4 turnovers per game while drawing 19.9 personal fouls each contest and rank third overall in basketball for surrendered assists at 1,915. The Suns currently allow an opponent field goal percentage of 46.6% and give up 42.9 boards per game as an aggregate unit. They allow 35.7% on 3-point attempts and rank 6th overall in points per game allowed.
Los Angeles Clippers currently stands at 45-39 and have posted an offensive success rate of 47.7% from the field – ranking 13th overall within the league. In this season alone, they have amassed 9,314 points while averaging 43.2 rebounds per contest. They average 23.9 assists and 14.2 turnovers each game, as well as 19.5 fouls committed each match and a successful charity stripe conversion rate of 78.1%. The Los Angeles Clippers rank 12th nationally in points per game allowed at 113.1, forcing 13.0 turnovers every game and permitting teams to shoot 47.4% from the field. Los Angeles defense is giving up 36.5% on shots from 3-point range and opponents are hitting 77.1% of their free throw attempts, ranking them 11th overall and 13th in the league. They allow 25.0 dimes per contest while conceding 43.1 rebounds per contest.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games. Phoenix are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games. Phoenix are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against LA Clippers. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Phoenix’s last 9 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Phoenix’s last 8 games when playing on the road against the LA Clippers. Phoenix are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
LA Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers’ last 6 games. The LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Clippers’ last 10 games against Phoenix. The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers’ last 5 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Clippers’ last 8 games when playing at home against Phoenix.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Free Pick
In Game 2, the Suns performed better on offense and defense while making fewer careless turnovers compared to Game 1. Even though this series is tied 1-1, Phoenix has been far superior. Their offense found their stride in Game 2, making the Suns difficult to stop. Even though the Los Angeles Clippers boast strong defense, Phoenix plays better because of how well it moves the ball around according to the NBA betting analysts.
Free Picks: Phoenix Suns -2.5 (-110)
