The Los Angeles Clippers will be going for their fourth win in a row when they host the Phoenix Suns on Monday. This is a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Finals, which the Suns ultimately took in six games.
Will Los Angeles get some revenge on Phoenix with a win at home here? Keep reading our free NBA betting picks and predictions for Suns vs. Clippers on Monday night to find out.
Suns vs Clippers odds
Odds via the Covers Line, an average comprised of odds from multiple sportsbooks.
Depending on where you look, the Suns can be anywhere from -1.5 to -3 in this meeting with the Clippers. Phoenix opened as a 2-point favorite in the game. The total, which opened at 213, is up to 214 in some places.
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Suns vs Clippers predictions
Predictions made on 12/13/2021 at 1:30 a.m. ET.
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Suns vs Clippers game info
• Location: STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, CA
• Date: Monday, December 13, 2021
• Tip-off: 10:30 p.m. ET
• TV: NBATV, Sportsnet 1
Suns vs Clippers betting preview
Injuries
Suns: Deandre Ayton C (Questionable), Devin Booker G (Out), Frank Kaminsky C (Out), Dario Saric F (Out).
Clippers: Paul George F (Questionable), Jason Preston G (Questionable), Nicolas Batum F (Questionable), Kawhi Leonard F (Out).
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Betting trend to know
The Suns are 8-3 against the spread in their last 11 games following an ATS win. Find more NBA betting trends for Suns vs. Clippers.
Suns vs Clippers picks and predictions
Our predictions are compiled from the analysis of the spread and total and are indications of where we are leaning for this game.
Our best bet is the play that we like the most for this game, which we would actually put some of our bankroll behind.
Spread analysis
The Clippers have won each of their last three games, but the Suns are also playing some great basketball right now. Phoenix’s 18-game winning streak was snapped by the Golden State Warriors on December 3, but the Suns have won the two games they’ve played since then. One of those victories was against the San Antonio Spurs and they followed it up with a 21-point drubbing of the Boston Celtics.
All in all, the Suns are still a difficult matchup for this Clippers team, and that likely won’t change until Kawhi Leonard returns from injury. In last year’s playoffs, Los Angeles actually gave Phoenix a run for its money, but a lot of that had to do with the mentality Patrick Beverley brought to the table. This was a much tougher group a year ago, and the Clippers aren’t talented enough to play to that level without that edge.
Even without Devin Booker in the lineup, the Suns have the advantage in the backcourt because of Chris Paul. He’ll be the best guard on the floor by a wide margin, and Phoenix also has Mikal Bridges to throw on Paul George. George is questionable for this one, but he’ll be in for a rough night if he ends up playing. Bridges is one of the league’s best defenders, so he’ll be up in George’s business all game.
Phoenix could also be without Deandre Ayton, but the Suns have gotten some great play out of JaVale McGee this year. He’ll rise to the occasion if he needs to play big minutes and Phoenix also got some surprisingly productive play out of Jalen Smith last game.
Prediction: Suns -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under analysis
The Suns are thriving on the defensive end, which is part of the reason they’re up to second in the league in defensive rating after a slow start to the year on that front. Even without Ayton in the mix, McGee has had Phoenix covered from a rim-protection standpoint, and the group is committed to getting stops. The same goes for Ty Lue’s Los Angeles squad, which is also a Top-5 defensive team. Considering how much both of these teams care about defending, it’s hard to imagine this being a high-scoring game.
The Suns have now gone Under the total in three games in a row and five of six. At the same time, Los Angeles has gone Under in three of its last four. And for what it’s worth, the Under is 29-15 when Phoenix has faced division opponents under head coach Monty Williams.
Prediction: Under 214 (-110)
Best bet
Since the start of last season, the Suns are 25-12 ATS when playing in games with a line of +3 to -3. Phoenix now takes on a Los Angeles group that is 6-12 against the spread in homes games this season.
This is a rough matchup for the Clippers, who count on George to carry the load on both ends of the floor. He will, however, be somewhat worn down by the relentless Bridges, and the support the Suns wing has from the rest of Phoenix’s elite help defense.
It’s also worth noting that Los Angeles wins games on the back of a defense that is fourth in the NBA in defensive rating. Phoenix, however, is second in the league in defensive rating, so this team is equipped to win low-scoring games. The Suns are also eighth in offensive rating, making them the more likely team to execute late in the game.
Pick: Suns -1.5 (-110)
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