Clippers vs Suns Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 09, 2024, 4:32 PM
  • The Suns are -7.5 favorites vs. the Clippers
  • Total (Over/Under): 226.5 points
  • Watch the game on KTLA | KTVK

The Los Angeles Clippers visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EDT in Phoenix, AZ.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Clippers vs Suns Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are against the spread, while the Suns are 33-43 against the spread.


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Clippers vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Clippers+8.5 -110O 226.5 -105+275
Phoenix Suns -8.5 -110U 226.5 -115-350

Suns vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Suns will win Tuesday‘s game with 72.6% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Clippers and Suns.

Suns vs Clippers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.3% confidence.


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  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 34 away games (+16.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 43 away games (+11.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 37 away games (+10.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 84 games (+7.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 43 of their last 63 games (+20.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Game Total Under in 37 of their last 58 games (+15.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 36 games at home (+11.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 26 games at home (+11.05 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 47 games at home (+10.65 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone ( Units / ROI).

  • Away Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Away ML Units Units / Away ML ROI ROI)
  • Away Record Over against the Over for game total points (Away Over Units Units / Away Over ROI ROI)
  • Away Under Record against the Under for game total points (Away Under Units Units / Away Under ROI ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 33-43 (-14.3 Units / -16.67% ROI).

  • 46-32 against the Moneyline (-8.15 Units / -4.17% ROI)
  • 34-43 against the Over for game total points (-13.35 Units / -15.55% ROI)
  • 43-34 against the Under for game total points (+5.6 Units / 6.53% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 4Q Spread in 27 of their last 90 games (-41.45 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 88 games (-32.05 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 89 games (-20.95 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 58 games (-20.75 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 63 games (-18.00 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 84 games (-20.10 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 53 games (-17.60 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 29 of their last 71 games (-17.10 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 43 away games (-16.10 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 32 games (-15.70 Units / -42% ROI)

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Los Angeles Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Clippers are 41-8 (.837) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .657

The Clippers were 35-28 (.556) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

The Clippers are 10-2 (.833) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .536

The Clippers are 48-26 (.649) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Clippers

The Suns are 12-7 (.632) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Suns are 18-9 (.667) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .563

The Suns were 16-4 (.800) when shooting 50% or better from the field last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .733

The Suns are 19-14 (.576) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .447

Injury Report: Suns vs. ClippersTuesday‘s Game, Apr. 9

  • Jusuf Nurkic (Phoenix Suns): Ankle, Out
  • Bradley Beal (Phoenix Suns): Hamstring, Game Time Decision
  • Damion Lee (Phoenix Suns): Knee, Out
  • Norman Powell (Los Angeles Clippers): Ankle, Out

Los Angeles Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

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

The Clippers have averaged 1.35 points per shot (9,054 points/6,726 shots) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

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

The Clippers averaged 11.8 second chance points per game (965 points/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 11.9 fast break points per game (1,901 points/160 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Suns have averaged 5.7 second chance points per game (447 points/78 games) in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Suns averaged 5.4 fast break points per game (441 points/82 games) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Suns averaged 10.5 fast break points per game (431 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

Los Angeles Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 34.8 defensive rebounds per game (2,712 rebounds/78 games) this season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

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

The Clippers have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (756 blocks/160 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Clippers have averaged 7.7 steals per game (604 steals/78 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (903 blocks/160 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Suns have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,846 rebounds/78 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Suns have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (441 blocks/79 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Suns averaged 5.3 blocks per game (432 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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