Suns vs Clippers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 20, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Suns (45-37) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Clippers (44-38)
  • Total (Over/Under): 226.5 points
  • Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:30pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSSC

The Phoenix Suns visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the LA Clippers on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EDT in Los Angeles.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Suns are 43-39 against the spread, while the Clippers are 41-43 against the spread.


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Suns vs. Clippers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phoenix Suns-7.5 -110O 224.5 -110-350
LA Clippers +7.5 -110U 224.5 -110+260

Clippers vs Suns Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Suns will win Thursday‘s game with 58.6% confidence.

Clippers vs Suns Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Suns will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 54.0% confidence.

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


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  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 52 of their last 85 games (+16.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 44 away games (+16.44 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 43 games (+15.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 43 games (+15.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 49 of their last 83 games (+12.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 49 of their last 78 games (+15.96 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 38 games at home (+14.74 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 63 games (+14.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 26 of their last 38 games at home (+12.68 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 41 games at home (+11.60 Units / 26% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 43-39 (+0.1 Units / 0.11% ROI).

  • 46-38 against the Moneyline (-2.65 Units / -1.26% ROI)
  • 43-38 against the Over for game total points (+1.2 Units / 1.3% ROI)
  • 38-43 against the Under for game total points (-9.3 Units / -10.06% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 41-43 (-6.35 Units / -6.87% ROI).

  • 45-39 against the Moneyline (-7.4 Units / -4.27% ROI)
  • 41-42 against the Over for game total points (-5.2 Units / -5.63% ROI)
  • 42-41 against the Under for game total points (-3.1 Units / -3.36% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 84 games (-42.43 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 83 games (-34.15 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 29 of their last 84 games (-30.66 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 67 games (-23.23 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Spread in 34 of their last 84 games (-20.95 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 89 games (-25.88 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 89 games (-25.10 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 44 of their last 95 games (-23.60 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 89 games (-15.90 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 89 games (-15.50 Units / -16% ROI)

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

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 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 52-17 (.754) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

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

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

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

The Clippers are 105-79 (.571) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .490

The Clippers are 79-53 (.598) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

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

Injury Report: Clippers vs. SunsThursday‘s Game, Apr. 20

  • Paul George (Clippers): George will likely miss the Clippers’ entire opening-round series against Golden State, according to Adrian Wojnarowki of ESPN.
  • Cameron Payne (Suns): Payne is questionable Thursday’s (Apr.20) game against the Clippers.

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 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

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

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 21.5 points in the paint per game (5,074 points/236 games) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.9

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 averaged 114.0 points per game (8,209 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

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

The Suns have averaged 5.2 blocks per game (428 blocks/82 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

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

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,697 steals/236 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Clippers have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (8,607 rebounds/236 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.9

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 4.4 blocks per game (362 blocks/82 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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