The Phoenix Suns head to the Staples Center tonight to take on the red-hot Los Angeles Clippers. Coming off a resounding victory over the Lakers in which they posted the largest winning margin in franchise history, the Clippers had to fight to the bitter end against the Atlanta Hawks after squandering an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter. Blake Griffin had 27 points and eight rebounds, Chris Paul added 19 points, including a go-ahead layup in the final minute, and the Clippers beat the Hawks 109-108 on Saturday night for their season-high seventh straight win. Tonight they look to continue their winning ways against the Phoenix Suns.

Suns at Clippers Betting Story Lines

The Los Angeles Clippers are coming into tonight's matchup with a 44-20 record on the season. The Clippers, who were without all-star Chris Paul for a majority of the season, seem to have gotten their groove back with Paul back in the mix of things. They are averaging an NBA-best in points per game with 107.8 points per contest. The Phoenix Suns came into this season with many sports critics doubting this club and expecting this to be a rebuilding year. The Suns have come out this season playing great basketball and have put all of those critics to silence. The Suns come into tonight's game with a 36-26 record overall on the season after falling short last night against the Golden State Warriors. Gerald Green has emerged as an NBA elite for the Suns since the all-star break. With his seventh team in seven seasons, Green scored 33 in last Sunday's win over Atlanta and had a career-high 41 on Thursday in a 128-122 victory over Oklahoma City. His 25 in the third quarter were one point off the franchise record for points in a quarter and helped Phoenix rally from a 16-point deficit to beat the Thunder.

Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers NBA Odds and Key Trends

At BetOnline the Los Angeles Clippers are listed as 9.5-point home favorites with the total set at 222. These two teams met up in Phoenix last week, and the Clippers were able to get the best of the Suns, winning 104-96. The "under" is 10-2 ATS the past 12 times these two teams have met. The under is also 9-1 ATS in Suns last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600.

Free NBA Picks: Suns at Clippers Betting Predictions

The Suns have been an excellent road team this season, posting a 19-8 ATS record. The Clippers are playing well at home but have had trouble covering the spread as they are 16-15 ATS at the Staples Center this season. The Suns are coming into tonight's game on a back-to-back and could be a little worn out for tonight's game. However, with their excellent play on the road this season it's hard not to side with them here in this spot. I do not see the Suns stopping the Clippers winning ways but see this game being closer than the posted line. Take the Suns as the underdog role tonight at +9.5.

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