With the Western Conference so tightly packed, the outcome of Suns vs Clippers predictions will have an impact on numerous teams. Phoenix are the heavy favourite in the game-winner market. Read here for our full analysis of the latest odds and our top Suns vs Clippers tips.
Suns vs Clippers Predictions & Tips
- Phoenix Suns -7.5 – 1.91 Bet9ja
- Under 226.5 points – 1.87 Bet9ja
- Los Angeles Clippers to win the first quarter – 1.92 Bet9ja
The Suns should be expected to beat the Clippers by at least eight points on Tuesday night.
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Suns to cover as they avoid Play-In
Kawhi Leonard is out with a seemingly mysterious knee injury. Paul George inspired a win over the Cavaliers at the weekend. The Clippers seem to have righted the ship, but they enter this matchup against the Phoenix Suns as the clear underdogs.
Los Angeles has won the previous two head-to-head encounters this season. Their recent stats are not as bad as they were a couple of weeks ago, but motivation could be an issue when playing away for this one.
Phoenix have been poor against the spread overall, and that trend has been maintained on their home floor. The Clips, though, have gone just 4-8 against the spread when playing as away underdogs. Expect Phoenix’s Big Three to put on a show in Arizona on Tuesday nigh with the Suns desperate to stay out of the Play-In Tournament.
Bet 1: Phoenix Suns -7.5 @ 1.91 [Bet9ja]
Slow pace gives the undervalue
Both teams have been below the league average in pace over the last 10 games. Phoenix’s love of iso-ball means their games tend to slip into half-court duels. The Clippers have been a slow team throughout the Leonard and George era. The arrival of James Harden, known for his crossover moves, has not sped them up.
Los Angeles is 25th in pace for the season. Despite their defensive struggles lately, their game totals have still gone under this line in four of their last seven outings.
The last two contests between these franchises have gone well over this line. Leonard’s absence lowers the Clippers’ offensive upside, though. The Suns have gone under this number in each of their last four games. Phoenix’s defence appears to have been more functional lately, with Frank Vogel finally settling on a balanced rotation.
Bet 2: Under 226.5 points @ 1.87 Bet9ja
Clips start strong before fading
Despite some prolonged slumps and bad losses, the Clippers are +5.9 per 100 possessions in the first quarters since the All-Star break. Phoenix has been similarly effective in the opening period of games, but we still like the value of taking the Clippers to lead after the first quarter.
Los Angeles’ struggles over the last few weeks can be attributed to fatigue building up late in the season. Every team had Monday night off, meaning the Clips’ veterans should be fresh to start this game. It’s the latter stages of the games where they can begin to slow down. There’s a good chance they will get off to a strong start here.
Phoenix have had a +8.4 net rating in second halves since All-Star. They showed they can pull away and win comfortably even if the Clippers lead after the first 12 minutes. This could be a fun wager, with the potential for a payout early in the game while you wait for the other bets to play out.
Bet 3: Los Angeles Clippers to win the first quarter @ 1.92 Bet9ja
