- Posted by Nick Brown
Last week the Brooklyn Nets raised the white flag of surrender. And one of the potential beneficiaries was the Phoenix Suns. Kevin Durant was sent to the Suns to end the Brooklyn fantasy basketball experiment. Of course, Durant has been battling numerous injuries for the past several years. But Phoenix believes it was a good NBA betting game to bring him in. Durant is sidelined until late February with a knee injury. But if he comes back healthy, Durant could be the spark for a good Phoenix playoff run. Concurrently the Suns host the Clippers on Thursday night.
LA Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns Information
Date: | Thursday, February 16, 2023 |
Time: | 10 p.m. ET |
Location: | Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona |
TV Coverage: | TNT |
Clippers vs. Suns CashBet Wagering Analysis
So far this season, the Suns are slightly profitable on the top online sportsbook Board. By contrast, the Clippers are in the red. LA has battled through its own injury issues this season. The Suns and Clippers are fighting to move up in the Western Conference standings to avoid the play-in round. It was just two years ago that the Suns made the NBA Finals. Since then, Phoenix has lost some of its spark. And gamblers have taken notice.
In this situation, gamblers can expect a split along traditional lines. Phoenix will draw most of the casual sector as the home team with a solid winning reputation. Despite Durant not being available, the trade has created a public buzz in favor of the Suns. On the other hand, Wise Guys and bargain hunters will lean toward the Clippers. Cause by LA is a decent road team against a beatable opponent.
LA Clippers Seek to Avoid Play-In
The LA Clippers covered three out of their last seven games. Additionally, the Clippers have gone under the betting on NBA total in four of its previous six matchups. As a result, the Clippers are 31-28 straight up, 29-30 against the spread, and 25-34 over/under the total. LA is 6th in the Western Conference playoff standings. LA is nine games behind the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference playoff race.
Overall, LA ranks 28th for scoring offense, 21st for field goal percentage, 7th for 3-point field goal percentage, 21st for free throw percentage, and 15th for offensive rebounding. At the same time, the Clippers rank 4th for scoring defense, 9th for field goal percentage permitted, 18th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 13th for defensive rebounding.
Namely, Paul George leads the Clippers with 23.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. Also, Kawhi Leonard adds 22.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.
Suns Expect to Rise in Second Half
The Phoenix Suns have covered three out of their last five games. Additionally, the Suns have gone under the pro basketball betting total in four of its previous five matchups. As a result, the Suns are 31-27 straight up, 31-27 against the spread, and 27-31 over/under the total. Phoenix is 5th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Phoenix is 8.5 games behind the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference playoff race.
Overall, Phoenix ranks 22nd for scoring offense, 23rd for field goal percentage, 5th for 3-point field goal percentage, 11th for free throw percentage, and 11th for offensive rebounding. At the same time, the Suns rank 5th for scoring defense, 8th for field goal percentage permitted, 15th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 11th for defensive rebounding.
Devin Booker leads the Suns with 26.6 points per game. Also, DeAndre Ayton adds 18.6 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.
Clippers vs. Suns CashBet Free Pick
In this situation, the Suns are in transition. Phoenix is waiting on Kevin Durant to get healthy and will be a different NBA gambling product when he does. In turn, the Clippers are the more established team at present. Wise Guys like the Clipper combination of a good team at a good price on the road.
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