Clippers vs Suns Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 16

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 16, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Suns (45-37) are -7.5 favorites vs. the Clippers (44-38)
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 8:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSAZ

The LA Clippers visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Phoenix.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA playoff matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Clippers vs Suns Over/Under is 224.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are 40-42 against the spread, while the Suns are 42-38 against the spread.


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Clippers vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
LA Clippers+7.5 -110O 224.5 -115+240
Phoenix Suns -7.5 -110U 224.5 -115-300

Suns vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Suns will win Sunday‘s game with 66.9% confidence.

Suns vs Clippers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Clippers and Suns, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 49 of their last 76 games (+17.96 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 33 away games (+14.10 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 32 away games (+12.98 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 4Q Spread in 25 of their last 37 away games (+11.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 33 away games (+11.25 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 52 of their last 83 games (+19.15 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 41 games (+17.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 41 games (+17.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 49 of their last 81 games (+16.55 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 48 games (+16.23 Units / 30% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 40-42 (-6.25 Units / -6.93% ROI).

  • 44-38 against the Moneyline (-9.1 Units / -5.31% ROI)
  • 40-42 against the Over for game total points (-6.2 Units / -6.87% ROI)
  • 42-40 against the Under for game total points (-2 Units / -2.22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 42-38 (+0.2 Units / 0.22% ROI).

  • 45-37 against the Moneyline (-0.25 Units / -0.12% ROI)
  • 42-38 against the Over for game total points (+0.2 Units / 0.22% ROI)
  • 38-42 against the Under for game total points (-8.2 Units / -9.09% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 43 of their last 95 games (-27.14 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 87 games (-27.10 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 87 games (-25.78 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 87 games (-17.90 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 44 games at home (-13.98 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 82 games (-40.43 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 81 games (-36.05 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 29 of their last 82 games (-28.56 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Spread in 32 of their last 82 games (-22.95 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 65 games (-21.03 Units / -28% ROI)

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LA Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Clippers are 22-10 (.688) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Clippers are 51-22 (.699) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .565

The Clippers are 47-12 (.797) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .724

The Clippers are 65-36 (.644) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the LA Clippers

The Suns are 34-11 (.756) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

The Suns are 43-10 (.811) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .546

The Suns are 56-13 (.812) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .551

The Suns are 63-22 (.741) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

Injury Report: Suns vs. ClippersSunday‘s Game, Apr. 16

  • Cameron Payne (Suns): Payne is questionable for Sunday’s (Apr. 16) game against the Clippers.
  • Paul George (Clippers): George is expected to miss the beginning of the Clippers’ series against Phoenix, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) in the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers have averaged 21.4 points in the paint per game (3,514 points/164 games) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.1

The Clippers have averaged 22.0 points in the paint per game (1,802 points/82 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.9

The Clippers have averaged 45.5 points in the paint per game (3,732 points/82 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.5

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (3,051 assists/ 1,561 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (2,145 assists/ 1,107 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (3,196 assists/ 1,528 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (4,479 assists/ 2,170 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 35.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,946 rebounds/82 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Clippers have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (551 blocks/118 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Clippers have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (5,967 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.7

The Clippers have averaged 4.4 blocks per game (364 blocks/82 games) this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 7.8 steals per game (1,287 steals/164 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Suns have averaged 7.6 steals per game (1,804 steals/236 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Suns have blocked 432 shots this season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Suns have 1,804 steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th most among NBA teams


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