LiontipsClippers vs Phoenix. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Clippers lost Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, who are their main attacking options. But despite these problems team managed to put up a good performance in the previous match and recorded a third victory in a row.
Clippers managed to beat Portland (102:90), Boston (114:111) and Orlando (106:104), but in the most recent match team's performance was not so convincing. Reggie Jackson assumed the role of the leader, but it is uncertain, for how long will it last. It is hard to expect a positive result from the match against the Suns, but it will surely be a contested game.
Suns managed to finally reach the top of the Western Conference. Team looked consistent in recent matches and fans are probably more than happy with that performance. Result is pretty impressive, especially since the team is playing without Devin Booker, but Chris Paul is available.
Phoenix recorded two consecutive victories, beating San Antonio (108:104) and Boston (111:90). Monty Williams' men suffered only four defeats in the current season so far. Now a string of home games is over and Suns will have to play at Staples Center in Los Angeles and it surely won't be an easy game.
Trends
СтавкаClippers: total under 105,5 points
Club managed to beat the total in two out of five most recent matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
Four out of five most recent head-to-head games started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
Clippers lost two leaders, who were team's key players, so it is not a surprise that head coach is having some problems with rebuilding team's game. Clippers will try to put up a fight to the opponent, but with a weakened squad it will be extremely hard to do, especially at home.
Phoenix also have to play without key players, but Chris Paul is still in the line-up and he is still one of the best point guards in the league. Suns recently reached a top spot and now they will do everything to hold on to it. In our opinion, visitors will have more chances for a victory.
Our prediction - Phoenix Suns to win (Including OT)
Both teams are hampered by injuries, which surely affected their results. Hosts were not looking good in the previous match and we can say the same about the visitors, so we are expecting a low-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total under 217,5 points
