The LA Clippers host the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena Thursday in Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals. Tip is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Clippers beat the Suns 115-110 to open the series, covering as an 8-point road underdog. Game 2 was a different story as the Suns covered the 8-point spread in winning 123-109.
LA ended the season 40-42 against the spread (ATS). However, it didn’t finish strong, posting just a 2-5 ATS record in its last 7 games (playoffs included. The Clippers are led by F Kawhi Leonard, who has averaged 34.5 points per game (PPG) in the 2 games.
Phoenix closed the season 43-38-1 ATS. It was 6-4 ATS over its last 10 games though (playoffs included). Throughout this series, G Devin Booker had led the way, averaging 32 PPG and shooting 58.5% from the field.
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Suns at Clippers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Clippers +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns -2.5 (-110) | Clippers +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Suns at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 116, Suns 114
Moneyline
SPRINKLE CLIPPERS (+120).
Several Clippers cannot play worse than they have through the 1st 2 games. G Norman Powell, one of the best bench scorers in the league, is shooting 14.3% from deep. G Russell Westbrook is shooting 34.3% from the field. Those will improve. The Clippers are 23-18 at home this season. With Leonard, a proven champion, leading the way, expect them to bounce back here.
Against the spread
BET CLIPPERS +2.5 (-110).
On the other side, Suns F Kevin Durant, Booker and C Deandre Ayton are all shooting 50% or higher.
They should slow down as the Clippers, who have typically been solid defensively, come out at home. The Suns haven’t necessarily been great on the road lately, going just 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Take the CLIPPERS +2.5 (-110).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 226.5 (-110).
The Suns have gone Over in 4 of their last 5 and pushed the lone one that didn’t go Over. Phoenix was 42-39-1 O/U in the regular season. Both teams have ultra-efficient scorers as well.
Los Angeles is 9-1-1 O/U in its last 11 games as well. Expect both teams to keep their scoring alive as both teams have hit or gone over 109 in both games. Back the OVER 226.5 (-110).
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