Los Angeles Clippers @ Phoenix Suns - Prediction, Preview, and Odds

When: Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at 10:00pm E.T.

Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Suns -10.5.

Total: 220.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Clippers Spotlight

The Los Angeles Clippers just took a beating at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves despite being 3.5-point favorites. Offensively on the road, the Clippers rank 22nd in points per game, 12th in field goal percentage, and 5th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Clippers rank 6th in points allowed, 8th in field goal percentage, 13th in 3-point shooting, and 29th in rebounding. 

Suns Spotlight

The Phoenix Suns just reeled off their second-straight victory, this time over the New Orleans Pelicans as 6.5-point favorites. Offensively at home, the Suns rank 6th in points per game, 1st in field goal percentage, and 5th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Suns rank 6th in points allowed, 4th in field goal percentage, 4th in 3-point shooting, and 11th in rebounding. 

Final Say

The over has hit in eight of the Sun’s last 11 games, while it has hit in four of the Clipper’s last five games. However, the under has been trending in this series where it has hit in six of their last nine meetings, while they have combined to average 209 points per game in their last 10 meetings. The under is also 6-1 in the Clipper’s last seven games after an ATS loss. This Clippers squad can’t afford to get into a shootout with the Suns right now as they are shooting over 50% in their last two games, while the Clippers lineup is a tad depleted. They’ll need to slow the pace down and really work down the shooting clock each possession. In turn, this total should stay tamed tonight and keep under the total threshold.

Pick: Under 220.5 Total Points