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

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 16, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Suns (32-27) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Clippers (32-28)
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on TNT & TNT

The LA Clippers visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Phoenix.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The Clippers vs Suns Over/Under is 221.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are 30-30 against the spread, while the Suns are 32-27 against the spread.


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Clippers vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
LA Clippers-1.5 +100O 221.5 -110-110
Phoenix Suns +1.5 -120U 221.5 -110-110

Suns vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Suns will win Thursday‘s game with 53.6% confidence.

Suns vs Clippers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Suns will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 53.6% 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 52 of their last 82 games (+18.73 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 46 of their last 73 games (+16.18 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 38 away games (+12.62 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 38 away games (+11.85 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 69 games (+11.58 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 40 of their last 60 games (+18.10 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 39 games (+15.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games (+15.30 Units / 61% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 30 of their last 45 games at home (+13.69 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 45 games at home (+12.52 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 30-30 (-3 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 32-28 against the Moneyline (-3.75 Units / -3.29% ROI)
  • 26-34 against the Over for game total points (-11.4 Units / -17.27% ROI)
  • 34-26 against the Under for game total points (+5.4 Units / 8.18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 32-27 (+2.3 Units / 3.54% ROI).

  • 32-27 against the Moneyline (-2.5 Units / -2% ROI)
  • 27-31 against the Over for game total points (-7.1 Units / -10.94% ROI)
  • 31-27 against the Under for game total points (+1.3 Units / 2% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 38 of their last 96 games (-25.65 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 64 games (-21.79 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 36 of their last 78 games (-21.54 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 55 games (-16.51 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1H Spread in 35 of their last 85 games (-15.80 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 81 games (-45.15 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 27 of their last 81 games (-31.89 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 32 of their last 82 games (-30.85 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 82 games (-24.05 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 40 away games (-17.39 Units / -38% ROI)

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

The LA Clippers are 40-12 (.769) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-best among NBA teams. The Dallas Mavericks have averaged 41.3 rebounds per game (5,658 rebounds/137 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams.

The Clippers are 73-19 (.793) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .724

The Clippers are 37-19 (.661) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .577

The Clippers are 43-17 (.717) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

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

The Suns are 35-8 (.814) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .541

The Phoenix Suns are 61-11 (.847) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — second-best among NBA teams. The Brooklyn Nets have averaged 42.8 rebounds per game (5,778 rebounds/135 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for seventh-lowest among NBA teams.

The Suns are 53-11 (.828) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Suns are 31-9 (.775) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

Injury Report: Suns vs. ClippersThursday‘s Game, Feb. 16

  • Kevin Durant (Suns): Durant is out for Thursday’s (Feb. 16) game against the Clippers.
  • Cameron Payne (Suns): The Suns announced that Payne will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break.
  • Landry Shamet (Suns): The Suns announced that Shamet will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break.
  • Norman Powell (Clippers): Powell is out for Thursday’s (Feb.16) game against Phoenix.

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 107.6 points per game (2,689 points/25 games) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 115.8

The Clippers have averaged 20.7 points in the paint per game (2,878 points/139 games) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.8

The Clippers have averaged 43.7 points in the paint per game (2,490 points/57 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.1

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,799 assists/ 875 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (5,672 assists/ 2,614 TOs) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (2,812 assists/ 1,286 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Suns have a 22% free throw rate (2,018 free throw attempts/9,320 field goal attempts) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 33.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,927 rebounds/57 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Clippers have averaged 7.1 steals per game (1,504 steals/211 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Clippers have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (7,288 rebounds/211 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Clippers have averaged 7.0 steals per game (717 steals/102 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 32.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,770 rebounds/55 games) this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Suns have averaged 7.9 steals per game (1,085 steals/137 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Suns have blocked 275 shots this season — 8th most among NBA teams

The Suns have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (946 blocks/209 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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