The Phoenix Suns (4-22) and the Los Angeles Clippers (16-9) clash at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns are 11-point underdogs and will try to snap their eight-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 220 points and it will air on Fox Sports – Arizona at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, December 10, 2018.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Clippers (9.5-point favorites) were defeated by the Miami Heat, 121-98, while the Suns (8.5-point underdogs) fell to the Miami Heat, 115-98. The Los Angeles game hit the projected point total of 219, while the Phoenix game went 2.5 points over the projected point total of 210.5.
Los Angeles did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (25-31; 80.6 percent) while Phoenix was lights out from beyond the arc (14-34; 41.2 percent). Deandre Ayton led the way for Phoenix, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Los Angeles, meanwhile, rallied around Danilo Gallinari, who finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Gallinari led the Clippers to a 115-99 victory. He recorded a double-double with 28 points and 10 rebounds. Los Angeles covered as a 12-point favorite and the two teams combined for 214 points, which was well under the projected point total of 229. Los Angeles out-rebounded Phoenix. The Clippers had 18 offensive rebounds and 56 total rebounds, while the Suns had seven and 34, respectively.
Matchups featuring the Clippers have typically finished over the total (60.0 percent). Los Angeles holds records of 16-9 straight up (SU) and 15-10 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to Los Angeles, games involving the Suns tend to finish under the projected point total (57.7 percent). Additionally, Phoenix is 4-22 SU and 8-18 ATS.
Los Angeles could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they square off against one of the NBA’s worst offenses. The Clippers rank first in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.493), while Phoenix is 21st in effective field goal percentage (0.513).
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns ATS Pick
NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Suns, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Suns rank 17 in three pointers attempted per game (30.807692307692307) while the Clippers rank 27 (25.08).
- Los Angeles ranks seventh in points in the paint per game (51.4) while Phoenix ranks 28th in points allowed in the paint per game (53.2).
- The Suns rank ninth in blocks allowed per game (4.8) while the Clippers rank 26th (6.2).
- Phoenix ranks 12th in steals per game (8.1) while Los Angeles ranks 28th (6.0).
- Los Angeles averages 11.68 fast break points per game, which ranks 18 in the NBA. Phoenix ranks last in fast break points allowed per game (17.692307692307693).
- The Clippers rank 10th in rebounds per game (46.4) while the Suns rank 29th (40.0).
- The Clippers rank 15 in points off turnovers allowed per game (17) while the Suns rank 29 (21.115384615384617).
- Los Angeles ranks 19 in second chance points per game (12.88) while Phoenix ranks 27 (10.038461538461538).
- Los Angeles ranks ninth in assists allowed per game (23.2) while Phoenix ranks 27th (25.6).
- Phoenix is 1-1 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Los Angeles is 3-1.
- The Suns are 4-11 when they score more than 100 points, while the Clippers are 16-6.
- Los Angeles is 7-7 ATS on the road, while Phoenix is 5-8 ATS at home.
- Of the Clippers’ 14 road games, they have 9 overs and 5 unders.
- Of the Suns’ 13 home games, they have 8 unders and 5 overs.
Bettings Trends:
- The Clippers are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Suns are 0-5.
- In their last five games, Los Angeles has 3 overs, 1 under and 1 push, while Phoenix has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 111.2 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 115.6 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
- The Suns\u2019 average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 18.8, up from 11.7 for the season.
