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Game time: April 20, 2023 at 10:30 PM ET

Venue: crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles, CA

Article updated Apr 19, 6:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Phoenix Suns are on the road playing the Los Angeles Clippers at the Crypto.com Arena stadium on Thursday, 4/20/2023 @ 10:30pm EST. Phoenix is the betting favorite

Game outlook

The Phoenix Suns are on the road playing the Los Angeles Clippers at the Crypto.com Arena stadium on Thursday, 4/20/2023 @ 10:30pm EST. Phoenix is the betting favorite opening at -2.5 and the current line is Phoenix -8.

Suns vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Suns to win tonight's game by 2 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Los Angeles Clippers to cover the 8 point spread and the total to go over 225.5 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Phoenix 119 to Los Angeles 117

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

51% of SportsJaw users predict Phoenix Suns to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Phoenix will win straight-up is 78%.

Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be PHO 120.75, LAC 104.75.

OddsShark 's prediction is LA Clippers will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.

57% picked Los Angeles Clippers on Covers.com

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Phoenix Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 6, Phoenix is ranked #17 in offense (scoring an average of 113.71 per game), #6 in defense (allowing an average of 111.58 points to be scored against them per game) and are 46-38 (43-39-2 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Suns hit an average of 46.88% of their field goals (ranked #22) and 79.38% of their free throws (ranked #10) and makes an average of 37.42% of their three pointers ranked #7 in the NBA). They average 44.10 rebounds per game (ranked # 11) and average 27.29 offensive assists and 12.81 turnovers per game (ranked # 3 and 10 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Phoenix allows an average of 46.51% field goals (ranked #6) and 78.76% free throws (ranked #23 in the NBA) The Suns allow an average of 35.68% of the three pointers (ranked #11) and averages 42.80 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 42.80) Finally, the Suns average 23.27 defensive assists and 13.60 turnovers per game (ranked # 3 and 13 respectively).

Los Angeles Key Betting Stats

Los Angeles Clippers has a power ranking of 18 and are #18 for offense (scoring an average of 113.55 per game), #13 for defense (giving up an average of 113.17 points per game) and 45-39 (41-43 ATS) overall. Phoenix went 2-1 (1-2 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Los Angeles.

For offense, the Clippers hit an average of 47.66% of their field goals (ranked #13) and 78.34% of their free throws (ranked #17) and makes an average of 38.00% of their three pointers (ranked #3 in the NBA). They average 43.15 rebounds per game (ranked # 17) and average 23.80 offensive assists and 13.54 turnovers per game (ranked # 25) and 16 respectively).

On defense, Los Angeles allows an average of 47.48% field goals (ranked #17) and 77.28% free throws (ranked #7 in the NBA) The Clippers allow an average of 36.53% of the three pointers (ranked #20) and averages 43.02 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 43.02) Finally, the Clippers average 25.06 defensive assists and 12.30 turnovers per game (ranked # 12 and 24 respectively).

Betting Summary

Phoenix has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Los Angeles Clippers to cover the 8 point spread and the total to go over 225.5 points.

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Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NBA Predictions

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Suns vs Clippers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Suns vs Clippers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Phoenix Suns-145 → -348Moved
  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Clippers+120 → +275Moved
  • Spread · Phoenix Suns-2.5 (-110) → -7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Clippers+2.5 (-110) → +7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over228.5 (-110) → 225.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under228.5 (-110) → 225.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Phoenix Suns
45-36 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Los Angeles Clippers
45-39 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-04-19T10:14:13.976Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-04-18Los Angeles Clippers 109 · Phoenix Suns 123
  • 2023-04-16Los Angeles Clippers 115 · Phoenix Suns 110
  • 2023-04-09Los Angeles Clippers 119 · Phoenix Suns 114
  • 2023-02-16Los Angeles Clippers 116 · Phoenix Suns 107
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Phoenix Suns defeated Los Angeles Clippers 129-124

Phoenix Suns defeated Los Angeles Clippers 129-124 on April 20, 2023, a 5-point decision in the series. Phoenix Suns' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 40-34. Against SportsJaw's recorded Phoenix Suns -7.5 (-110) spread, Los Angeles Clippers covered, while the 253 combined points finished over the recorded total of 225.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • PurplebloodTotal · Over 227 (-110)Win
  • RcSpread · Los Angeles Clippers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThetotalerTotal · Under 227 (-110)Loss
  • Altuve27Spread · Phoenix Suns -2.5 (-110)Win
  • ZwinzSpread · Los Angeles Clippers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • DocthizzMoneyline · Phoenix Suns -165Win
  • DocthizzSpread · Phoenix Suns -3.5 (-110)Win
  • GtpixSpread · Los Angeles Clippers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • TropMoneyline · Los Angeles Clippers +145Loss
  • AliencreationSpread · Phoenix Suns -3.5 (-110)Win
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Phoenix Suns -165Win
  • KimauraleeMoneyline · Los Angeles Clippers +145Loss
  • DawhizSpread · Phoenix Suns -3.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Los Angeles Clippers +8 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 225.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Los Angeles Clippers +8 (-110)
Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 225.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Los Angeles Clippers +8 (-110)Win