Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
15 December 2022
The Phoenix Suns come into this game with a laundry list of injuries. Because of this, they'll likely have a tough time competing with the Los Angeles Clippers.
They've lost each of their last five games, falling to a record of 16-12. Although they're still over .500 for the moment, they're slowly sinking. Facing the Los Angeles Clippers definitely won't be an easy task for them, either.
The Los Angeles Clippers are having a fairly strong start to the season. They have a 17-13 record with a 9-6 record at home. They've won three games in a row and three in their last five games.
The Suns might be dealing with a lot of injuries, but the Clippers shouldn't underestimate them. Let's take a look at what each of these teams is bringing to this Thursday night game.
Phoenix Suns: Suns are dealing with a lot of injuries
The Phoenix Suns come into this game as narrow underdogs. With how many injuries they've suffered, however, we're surprised the spread isn't larger.
After losing five games in a row, the Suns desperately need a win. The question is, can they overcome all of the injuries they've suffered this season? If they can, then tonight is a great night for them to pull it off.
Five players are currently on the injury list for the Phoenix Suns. Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton are both included on this list.
We do think that Booker will end up playing, but it might be for limited minutes. The players that have been ruled out, however, are Cameron Payne, Cameron Johnson, and Duane Washington Jr.
Los Angeles Clippers: Clippers have a few injuries as well
The Los Angeles Clippers aren't necessarily healthy at the moment, either. John Wall and Norman Powell have both been ruled out for this game.
The difference, however, is that the Clippers have been winning games despite their injuries. One of these wins was a huge 113-93 win over the Boston Celtics.
Leading the team in scoring is Paul George, who averages 23.5 points per game. As a team, the Clippers average just 107.6 points per game. This is definitely something to keep in mind when betting since the Suns average 115.4.
This game might seem like an easy one for the Clippers, but it's definitely not. So, who should you take at the sportsbook tonight?
Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick
The Los Angeles Clippers might be the favorites here, but they're not our pick. They have one of the league's lowest-scoring teams and have lost a few games because of it. Instead, we're going to take the team that desperately needs a win, the Phoenix Suns.
Phoenix has the chance to earn a key win on the road despite all of the injuries. This is the game they need to boost their confidence and get back on track. Look for them to pull ahead of the Clippers and hold the lead until the end.
DunkelIndex Free Pick: Phoenix Suns +2, OVER
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