The Phoenix Suns enter Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers as 8-point favorites. The playoff matchup on Sunday tips at 8:00 PM ET on TNT from Footprint Center. The over/under for the matchup is set at 225.5.
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Suns Vs Clippers Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Suns | -8 | 225.5 |
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Injury Report as of April 16
Suns: Cameron Payne: Out (Lower Back)
Clippers: Paul George: Out (Knee)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Clippers (+8) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (225.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Suns Vs Clippers Stat Rankings
| Suns Avg. (Rank) | Clippers Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 113.6 (17th) | Points Scored | 113.6 (17th) |
| 111.6 (6th) | Points Allowed | 113.1 (12th) |
| 44.2 (11th) | Rebounds | 43.2 (16th) |
| 11.8 (5th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.8 (19th) |
| 12.2 (13th) | 3pt Made | 12.7 (10th) |
| 27.3 (3rd) | Assists | 23.9 (23rd) |
| 12.9 (11th) | Turnovers | 13.5 (16th) |
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Suns Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 47 | 29.1 | 6.7 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| Devin Booker | 53 | 27.8 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| Deandre Ayton | 67 | 18.0 | 10.0 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Chris Paul | 59 | 13.9 | 4.3 | 8.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.7 |
| Cameron Payne | 48 | 10.3 | 2.2 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
Clippers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | 52 | 23.8 | 6.5 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| Norman Powell | 60 | 17.0 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.9 |
| Eric Gordon | 69 | 12.4 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| Nah’Shon Hyland | 56 | 11.8 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| Marcus Morris | 65 | 11.2 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
Betting Trends
- The Suns have 42 wins in 82 games against the spread this year.
- Against the spread as 8-point favorites or more, Phoenix is 9-6-1.
- The Suns have seen 41 of their 82 games go over the point total.
- A total of 41 times so far this year, Phoenix and its opponent have combined for more than 225.5 points.
- Suns games this season have posted an average total of 225.2, which is 0.3 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
- Against the spread, the Clippers are 40-42-0 this year.
- Los Angeles is winless ATS (0-3) when playing as at least a 8-point underdog this season.
- The Clippers have seen 39 of their 82 games hit the over.
- Los Angeles’ games have finished with over 225.5 points scored 38 times this year.
- The average total points scored in Clippers games this year (225.5) is 1.2 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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