Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, 4/20/2023 Preview and Pick

Game: Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: NBATV

Odds/Point Spread: Phoenix (-2)

Crypto.com Arena is where the Los Angeles Clippers will try to defeat the Phoenix Suns on Thursday in Game 3 of their series. The series is tied 1-1. Los Angeles is 2-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 227.

The Suns went home with a win by a final score of 123-109 in Game 2. Phoenix finished the game with a 58.8% field goal percentage (50 of 85) and buried 10 out of their 24 shots from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, the Suns converted 13 of 14 shots for a percentage of 92.9%. In the matter of rebounding, they compiled a total of 35 with 7 of them being on the offensive end. They also distributed 30 assists in this matchup while forcing 15 turnovers and earning 6 steals. With respect to defense, Phoenix let their opponent shoot 43.8% from the floor on 35 out of 80 shooting. Los Angeles dished out 17 dimes and had 7 steals in this contest. Additionally, Los Angeles totaled 32 rebounds (12 offensive, 20 defensive) and earned 6 blocked shots. Los Angeles shot 90.3% when shooting free throws by knocking down 28 of 31 attempts. They knocked down 11 out of their 30 shots from downtown. In reference to personal fouls, the Suns walked away with 22 while the Clippers recorded 20 personal fouls.

Devin Booker is a guy who was a contributor in this matchup. He finished with 38 points on 14 out of 22 shooting. He was on the hardwood for 45 minutes played and also snagged 1 rebound. Booker ended up going 63.6% from the field and totaled 9 assists.

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Phoenix will enter this game with a win-loss record of 45-37 on the season. They are averaging 113.6 points per contest (17th in the league) while connecting on 46.7% from the field. The Suns are connecting on 37.4% on shots from downtown (1,001 of 2,674) and 79.3% from the free throw line. As a team, Phoenix is pulling down 44.2 rebounds per game and is sitting with 2,235 assists for the year, which has them ranked 4th in basketball in terms of passing. They are turning it over 13.5 times per contest and as a squad are committing 21.2 fouls every game.

On the defensive end, the Suns are forcing 14.4 turnovers per contest while drawing 19.9 personal fouls. They are 3rd in basketball in allowing assists to the opposition with 1,915 surrendered for the season. The Suns defensively are giving up a FG percentage of 46.6% (3,280 of 7,044) and they surrender 42.9 boards per game as a unit. They are giving up 35.7% on 3-point attempts and they rank 6th in basketball in points per game allowed (111.6).

With respect to team rebounding in Game 2, Los Angeles permitted Phoenix to collect 35 in total (7 on the offensive glass). They shot 41.7% from 3-point land by shooting 10 of 24 and finished the game at 13 out of 14 from the free throw line (92.9%). The Clippers permitted the Suns to make 50 of their 85 attempts from the floor which gave them a percentage of 58.8% in the matchup. When this game wrapped up, the Clippers ended up going 35 for 80 from the field which had them shooting 43.8%. When talking about shots from 3-point land, Los Angeles made 11 of their 30 tries (36.7%). They were able to make 28 of them for a clip of 90.3%. The Suns were called for 22 fouls in this contest which took the Clippers to the free throw line for a total of 31 attempts. They gave up possession of the ball 15 times, while earning 7 steals for the contest. The Clippers earned 20 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 32 for this game.

Kawhi Leonard pitched in for the Clippers for the matchup. Leonard recorded 31 points in his 39 mins of playing time and earned 7 dimes for the matchup. He converted 11 out of 20 in the matchup giving him a field goal percentage of 55.0%, and added 8 rebounds.

Los Angeles has a mark of 44-38 this year. On the offensive side of the ball, the Clippers are hitting on 47.7% from the field, which ranks 13th in the league. Los Angeles has earned 9,314 pts on the campaign (113.6 per contest) and they average 43.2 rebounds per contest. They are earning an assist 23.9 times per game (24th in the NBA) and they lose possession via turnover 14.2 times per contest. The Clippers are committing 19.5 fouls every game and they connect on 78.1% from the charity stripe.

The Clippers on defense are ranked 12th in basketball in points per game surrendered with 113.1. They have forced 13.0 TO's every game and allow teams to shoot 47.4% from the field (16th in the NBA). The Los Angeles defense gives up 36.5% on shots from beyond the arc (1,000 of 2,738) and their opponents are making 77.1% of their free throw shots. They have conceded 25.0 dimes and 43.1 rebounds per contest, which ranks them 11th and 13th in the league.

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Phoenix (-2)

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