The highly-anticipated match between the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns is set to kick off at 3:30 PM EDT today. The Clippers, favored at -9.5, are hoping to increase their lead in the Western Conference, but the Suns are eager to spoil their plans.
Looking at recent events, the Clippers played a tough game against the Trail Blazers yesterday, winning 136-125. They may be a bit fatigued due to their short rest, giving the Suns an opportunity to climb back into the game. However, the Suns lost their most recent encounter against the Lakers with a score of 121-107, giving them ample time to rest for this upcoming showdown.
It’s important to note that the last time these two teams faced each other was on February 16, 2023, when the Clippers secured a 116-107 victory over the Suns. In that game, the Clippers were favored by just one point, but they were able to cover the spread. The total score for that game was set at 222.5 and went over by just half a point, indicating how evenly-matched these teams can be.
Clippers Against the Spread
The Clippers have had mixed results when it comes to covering the spread in their last 10 games. In those matches, they covered the spread 50% of the time, winning five and losing five. Meanwhile, the Suns fared similarly but covered the spread in only 50% of their last 10 matches.
Totals Trends
In the Clippers’ last 10 games, they went over the total in 70% of those matches, while going under in 30%. For the Suns, the trend is not as significant, as they went over in 60% of their last 10 games and stayed under in 40% of them.
For this game, we’re following tipster NguyễnClam469, who has been on a hot streak lately. NguyễnClam469 believes that the total score of the game will go over 225.0, so we’re taking the over at -110. Remember to play responsibly and good luck to all bettors out there!