Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/10/2024

by Rod Pearson

Tuesday, Apr 09, 2024
Game Time: 10:30 pm ET, Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Venue:  Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch:  BSSC


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Suns -1.5, Clippers +1.5; Over/Under:  227.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Suns -1.5, Clippers +1.5; Over/Under:  227.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Suns -1.5, Clippers +1.5; Over/Under:  227.5 points

Season Record

Phoenix Suns:  46-32 (2nd place, Pacific Division)
Los Angeles Clippers:  50-28 (1st place, Pacific Division)

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Phoenix Suns:  7-3 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers:  7-3 last 10


Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview and Analysis


The Suns are entering this game with a 46-32 record overall and they are 21-17 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans in their last game, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their 1st game against the LA Clippers still to be played on Tuesday night. In their game against the Pelicans, Bradley Beal led the team in points in that game with 33 while Devin Booker was next on the team with 25 points. Devin Booker led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Jusuf Nurkić led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 44.8% from the field, 35.9% from 3-point range, and 92.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.5 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 33-43-2 this season and their O/U record is 34-43-1.



The Clippers are entering this game with a 50-28 record overall and they are 25-13 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Denver Nuggets, the Utah Jazz, and the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their 1st game against the Phoenix Suns still to be played on Tuesday night. In their game against the Cavaliers, Paul George led the team in points in that game with 39 while James Harden was next on the team with 22 points. Paul George led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Paul George and Ivica Zubac each led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 48.8% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 100% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.4 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 37-41 this season and their O/U record is 35-41-2.


Suns vs Clippers Prediction

The current betting odds have the Clippers listed as a 1.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Clippers have looked really good in their games this season with their 50-28 record overall which has them near the top of the West and in a playoff spot. They aren't really in a position to be the number 1 seed in the West, but they also have a good cushion between themselves and the play-in games. They have looked really good on their home court this season with their 25-13 home record too. Meanwhile, the Suns have looked good in their games this season with their 46-32 record overall which has them in a playoff spot in the West right now. They haven't been the strongest road team though with their 21-17 road record this season and they are still at risk of dropping out of their playoff spot and into the play-in games. Both of these teams have looked really good lately with 7-3 records in each of their last 10 games and both of these teams are playing on a back-to-back too. They are playing each other on a back-to-back with the 1st game being in Phoenix, which the Suns have a big advantage for, but the Clippers have been better on their home court this season and will be looking to bounce back if they do lose in Phoenix. The best way to place a bet here is on the Clippers to cover the spread in this game.

Suns Clippers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, April 10, 2024 (10:30 pm ET start time) is Clippers 120 Suns 112.
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NBA Betting Trends


Phoenix Suns: 9-5 ATS after a division game. 8-4 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses. 7-2 ATS off 2 or more consecutive home losses. 5-1 UNDER after 4 or more consecutive unders. 20-7 UNDER off a double digit loss as a home favorite of 6 or more. 

Los Angeles Clippers: 6-11 ATS as an underdog. 7-18 ATS off a road win. 4-8 ATS off a road win against a division rival. 15-7 UNDER as a home underdog of 6 points or less. 11-6 UNDER in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 25-15 UNDER after playing a road game.

Key Injuries


Phoenix Suns:  J. Nurkic (C) Ques Tues - Ankle. D. Lee (SG) Out indefinitely - Knee.

Los Angeles Clippers:  K. Leonard (SF) Out indefinitely - Knee. D. Theis (PF) Ques Tues - Thumb. J. Primo (SG) Out indefinitely - Leg.


Notable Quotes


"They fouled him, every time he took a step, they were grabbing him and that led to some of the turnovers.” - Frank Vogel on Devin Booker after his team’s loss against the Pelicans in their game on Sunday.


“To get to 50 wins from where we started, that's huge.” - Tyronn Lue after his team’s win against the Cavaliers in their game on Sunday.


Starting Lineups


Phoenix Suns
PG Devin Booker
SG Bradley Beal
SF Grayson Allen
PF Kevin Durant
C Jusuf Nurkic

Los Angeles Clippers
PG James Harden
SG Terance Mann
SF Paul George
PF P.J. Tucker
C Ivica Zubac

Statistical Leaders


Phoenix Suns
PPG: K. Durant (27.4)
APG: D. Booker (7)
Reb/G: J. Nurkic (11)

Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: K. Leonard (23.7)
APG: J. Harden (8.6)
Reb/G: I. Zubac (9.3)

Coaches:
Phoenix Suns: Frank Vogel (1st season)
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (4th season)



Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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