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Free Phoenix Suns Betting Pick – NBA Week Wednesday, January 3rd Pick vs Clippers

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The Clippers and Suns are set to face off at 9:00 ET on AZFa. The Suns will host the game at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. The Clippers come into this Pacific division matchup as the favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 233.5 points.

The Los Angeles Clippers travel to take on the Suns with an overall record of 20-12 this season. Los Angeles is currently 4th in the Western Conference and leads the Pacific Division.

So far, the Clippers have been the favorite in 25 of their 32 games, putting together an average scoring margin of +10.2 points per game in those matchups. However, they have gone just 10-15 against the spread when favored, including three straight covers on the road.

Los Angeles has put together three straight wins and will look to make it four in a row today as the 3-point favorites. Out of their 32 games, the Clippers have an average scoring differential of +1.4 points per game on the road.

The Clippers’ over/under record for the season is 13-19, and three straight games have finished below the over/under lines for each of their games. On average, their games have finished with 228.6 points per contest, and this season, 26 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 233.5. The average over/under line for their games this season is 229.3.

In their most recent game, the Clippers scored 121 points and shot 58.8% from the field. From the free-throw line, they went 13/14. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 24 points while Paul George chipped in 23.

Los Angeles’ defense has been playing well, ranking 7th in the NBA with 111.9 points allowed per game. Inside the arc, the Clippers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.1% and 34.8% from three-point territory.

The Phoenix Suns will host the Clippers as 3-point underdogs. If they are able to pull off the win, they will also move into a tie with LA for 7th in the Western Conference.

So far, the Suns are 3-6 against the spread at home and have an overall ATS record of 12-21. The over/under mark in their games is currently sitting at 18-15, and the under has hit in each of their last two games. Today’s over/under line of 233.5 is just below their average over/under line of 229.2.

Phoenix’s four-game winning streak has helped them climb to 3rd in the Pacific Division. Against other teams in the West, the Suns are 12-11 compared to 6-4 in non-conference matchups.

When playing at home, Phoenix has an average scoring margin of +1.9 points per game (10-9 home ATS). Their 8th-ranked home vs. road differential is +1.3 points per contest.

Coming into today’s game, the Suns have each of the last seven games with lower over/under lines than 233.5, making their current OU trend of 2-5 slightly less relevant.

Looking at the most recent game, the Suns scored 109 points against the Trail Blazers. They shot 47.5% from the field and made 11 three-pointers. On the season, the Suns are shooting 47% from the field, which is 12th in the NBA. In terms of three-pointers, they are 23rd in makes and 13th in percentage.

Currently, the Suns’ defense holds the 14th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.6 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Suns’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.0% and allowing 36.2% from beyond the arc.

Last season, the Clippers and Suns did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Suns have the leg up at 3-0. However, against the spread the Clippers went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 243 points per game. As the host vs. the Clippers, the Suns have gone 2-1 vs the spread.

How to Bet Suns vs. Clippers in Arizona

When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Clippers vs. Suns game, our recommendation is to take the Suns at +3. Despite our model showing the Clippers winning 115-113, we like Suns as our point-spread pick. As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 233.5, and our model projects the Clippers and Suns to reach a combined total of 228 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

  • ArizonaSharp ATS Prediction: Suns +3
  • ArizonaSharp OU Predict: Under 233.5

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