The Los Angeles Clippers (26-19) travel to face off against the Phoenix Suns (23-21) on Monday, January 27th. This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix and televised on NBA. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 9:30 ET.
Clippers vs Suns
The Clippers Are Coming Off A Win
The Clippers improved to 26-19 on the season with a 127-117 win over the Bucks on Saturday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as 3.5-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 244, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 226.5 by 17.5 points.
After a tight first three quarters, the Clippers took control in the 4th. Tied at 100, they went on a decisive 14-0 run to go up 114-100, and they outscored Milwaukee 33-24 in the final period.
The Suns Are Coming Off A Win
The Suns improved to 23-21 on the season with a 119-109 win over the Wizards on Saturday. Playing at home, Phoenix was favored by 14 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 228, falling short of the 233.5 O/U line.
Phoenix took control early, leading 35-24 after the 1st quarter and 68-53 at halftime. The Wizards narrowed the gap slightly in the 3rd, outscoring the Suns 32-28. Heading into the 4th with a 96-85 lead, Phoenix was edged 24-23 in the final quarter but held on for the win.
Clippers Offense Breakdown
James Harden’s 40-point performance led the Clippers to a 127-117 win over the Bucks, with 17 points coming in the 3rd quarter and another 11 in the 4th. Norman Powell added 14 of his 33 points in the final period, while Kawhi Leonard contributed 18 points, including 9 in the 2nd quarter.
As a team, the Clippers shot 45.4% from the field and made 11 threes at a 32.4% clip. Harden connected on 4 threes at 40%, and Powell added 3 more, shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc.
Suns Offense Breakdown
Kevin Durant led the Suns to a win over the Wizards, scoring 29 points and hitting 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency. He shot 57.9% from the field overall. Bradley Beal and Nick Richards added 20 points each, with Beal knocking down 4 threes at 66.7%.
The Suns made 13 threes, shooting 32.5% from deep and 44.4% overall. Richards grabbed 19 rebounds, and Durant scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter.
Clippers Team Defense
Defensively, the Clippers gave up 117 points to the Bucks but managed to tighten up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 24 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed Milwaukee to shoot 46% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Clippers allowed 13 threes on 37% shooting. They sent the Bucks to the free-throw line 34 times, where Milwaukee converted 30. The Clippers finished with 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 5 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals.
Suns Team Defense
Despite giving up 117 points, the Clippers’ defense came through in the 4th quarter, allowing just 24 points to help secure the win. They put the Bucks on the line 34 times, where Milwaukee converted 30 free throws.
From deep, the Clippers allowed 13 threes on 37% shooting. They also gave up 5 offensive rebounds. Defensively, they added 8 steals and 3 blocks.
Clippers vs Suns Trends
- Through their last five road games, Los Angeles has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 102 points per game.
- Across their five previous home games, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 114 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Suns have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Phoenix posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Clippers vs Suns Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +1, we recommend going with the Suns on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 222.5, and our model predicts the Clippers and Suns to score a combined 253 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:January 27, 2025 Clippers, Suns