The Phoenix Suns (19-56) and the Los Angeles Clippers (40-34) face off at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns will try to put an end to their 12-game losing streak. The game will air on Fox Sports – Arizona at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Suns were beaten by the Boston Celtics, 102-94, while the Clippers beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 105-98.
The Clippers forced 16 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.552 (above their season average of 0.529). Phoenix, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 vs. 21.7). Josh Jackson had a solid performance for Phoenix, contributing 23 points and six rebounds. DeAndre Jordan, meanwhile was a key piece for Los Angeles with 12 points and 16 rebounds.
The physical Phoenix offense seems poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Suns rank seventh in the league with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.206, while Los Angeles is among the leagues most foul-prone squads (giving up a 22nd-ranked FTA rate of 0.204).
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Clippers games, with 39 overs compared to 33 unders. Los Angeles comes into the game with records of 40-34 straight up (SU) and 39-33-1 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Los Angeles, games involving the Suns have a slight tendency to finish under the total (50.7 percent). Additionally, Phoenix is 19-56 SU and 33-40-2 ATS.
Jackson has taken his game to another level recently for Phoenix, averaging 20.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 steals over the last five games.
In their three contests this year, the Clippers have won all three. The two teams combined to put up 245 points in their most recent game, which was over the projected point total of 230.5. Los Angeles won 128-117, covering as a 5.5-point favorite. Los Angeles did a great job of getting and making free throws (24-32; 75.0 percent). Phoenix, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (7.9 vs. 13.7). Tobias Harris put up a double-double in the victory with 30 points and 12 rebounds.
Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Clippers rank 21st in assists per game (22.3) while the Suns rank 29th (21.1).
- Los Angeles ranks third in points in the paint per game (51.3) while Phoenix ranks 26th in points allowed in the paint per game (47.3).
- The Clippers rank 15th in rebounds per game (43.8) while the Suns rank 29th in rebounds allowed per game (46.0).
- Los Angeles ranks 14th in steals per game (7.8) while Phoenix ranks 27th (6.9).
- Los Angeles ranks 18th in points off turnovers per game (16.2) while Phoenix ranks 29th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.8).
- The Suns rank seventh in fast break points per game (14.3) while the Clippers rank 29th in fast break points allowed per game (15.2).
- The Clippers average 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA. The Suns rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (6.0).
- Los Angeles averages 13.6 second chance points per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Phoenix ranks 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (13.1).
- Phoenix is 6-2 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Los Angeles is 12-2.
- The Suns are 15-32 when they score more than 100 points, while the Clippers are 38-23.
- Los Angeles is 23-14-1 ATS on the road, while Phoenix is 13-23-1 ATS at home.
- Of the Clippers 38 road games, they have 19 overs and 19 unders.
- In 37 home games, the Suns have 18 overs, 18 unders and 1 push.
Betting Trends:
- In their last five games, Los Angeles and Phoenix are both 2-3 ATS.
- The Clippers have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Suns have 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Clippers average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, up from 1.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Suns have scored an average of 97.0 points per game (6.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 113.2 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
