Last year the Phoenix Suns were considered to be a fluke. Phoenix stunned the basketball betting world by winning the Western Conference championship. Many handicappers and NBA experts derided the Suns as a team that lucked into the 2021 NBA Finals. It was said that Phoenix backed into the Finals because injuries decimated the best clubs in the West. While it was true that the chalk did have their rosters wiped out, the Suns have nothing to apologize for. Indeed, they are proving their bona fides this year with one of the most balanced teams in the Association. On Thursday, the Suns host the shorthanded LA Clippers.
The Phoenix Suns will host LA Clippers at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. This game will take place on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 10 p.m. ET with television coverage on TNT.
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Odds Analysis
On the whole, the LA Clippers are a difficult sell to gamblers. Marquee Man Kawhi Leonard is out for the season with a knee injury. And veteran forward Paul George is out with an elbow injury until the end of the month. That is not the type of news that causes a stampede to the betting window.
On the other hand, the Suns have a different kind of problem. They are becoming too popular with casuals. Phoenix has one of the best records in the NBA but is breaking even on the board. Sharps are loathe to lay big points at home, especially with teams that squares are attracted towards. Thus, the Wise Guys may consider the Clippers based on the extra sugar that oddsmakers are forced to give LA to even out the betting action
Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers stand at 19-19 straight up, 17-21 against the spread, and 17-21 under the total. LA ranks 24th for scoring offense and 6th for points allowed. The Clippers have dropped three of their most recent five games to the spread. Four of those five games went over the total.
On the road, the Clippers are 53% against the spread. LA is 54% vs. the odds as an underdog. In Pacific Division action, the Clippers are 57% on the board. In away games, the Clippers are 60% under the total. While as underdogs LA is 54% under the total. And in Pacific Division action, the Clippers are 71% under the total
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix enters this game with a record of 28-8 straight up, 19-17 against the spread, and 16-19 under the total. The Suns rank 3rd in the NBA for scoring offense and 5th for points allowed. Late on, Phoenix has covered only two of their most recent six games. Four of those six matchups went over the total.
In home court action, the Suns are 50% against the spread. As a favorite, Phoenix is 53% vs. the line. And in Pacific Division matchups, the Suns are 50% on the board. Phoenix is 55% over the total in home games. As chalk, the Suns are 50% vs. the line. And against Pacific Division rivals, Phoenix is 87% to the under
LA Clippers vs. Phoenix Prediction
The Clippers have gotten the money four times in the last six meetings between these teams. Four of those six games also went under the total. At Phoenix, the Clippers are 4-2 vs. the line. Three of the last five games between these teams at Phoenix went under the total.
Despite their depleted lineup, the Clippers' defense keeps them in games. The linemakers know that they have to give LA more points than they deserve to attract betting action their way. Casual money will make the Suns an overlay here
BookMaker Pick: LA Clippers
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