Los Angeles @ Phoenix Picks & Props

The LA Clippers rank as the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as it relates to attempts from beyond the arc. The LA Clippers have played at the 5th-slowest pace-of-play in the league this year. The Suns have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should decrease opportunities for the Clippers. Playing at home, the Suns have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Kawhi Leonard will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city tends to decreases player production in all facets of the game.

Landry Shamet has attempted 9.8 field goals per game over the last 10 games while on his home court, 2.3 higher than he's attempted overall this year at home. The matchup against the Clippers is a hard one for three-point attempts; the other team have totaled the least three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 5 games (26.8). The Phoenix Suns check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Landry Shamet has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 13.5% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year. The matchup against the Clippers is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; opposing clubs have attempted a lowly 22.5 free throws per game this year (8th-least in the league).

The Phoenix Suns have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home. The Clippers have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to decrease possessions for the Suns. Without the home court advantage, the Clippers have allowed the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). As a team, the Phoenix Suns have been poor at getting to the free throw line: 5th-worst in the league this year, drawing a mere 21.9 free throws per game.

Devin Booker has successfully made a lowly 2.1 threes per game this season, significantly lower than his 2.7 rate last season. The matchup against the Clippers is a challenging one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting SGs have tallied the 11th-least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (12.9). The Phoenix Suns have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home. The Clippers have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to decrease possessions for the Suns. Without the home court advantage, the Clippers have allowed the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Chris Paul has successfully made 3.0 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's made from three overall this season. Chris Paul has tallied 31.1 minutes per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The matchup vs. the Clippers is a positive one for three-pointers; the other team's starting PGs have compiled the 30th-highest three percentage in the league this year (40.4%). The Phoenix Suns check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Chris Paul has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 13.8% more than he's converted over the course of the season with the home court advantage.

The Phoenix Suns have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home. The Clippers have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to decrease possessions for the Suns. Without the home court advantage, the Clippers have allowed the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). As a team, the Phoenix Suns have been poor at getting to the free throw line: 5th-worst in the league this year, drawing a mere 21.9 free throws per game.

The matchup against Los Angeles is a strong one; when the Clippers are the visiting squad, they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting Cs this year (16.1). The Phoenix Suns check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Deandre Ayton has sunk 84.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 15 games at home, 8.5% more than he's converted overall this season while playing at home. The matchup against Los Angeles is a positive one for getting to the free throw line; opposing starting Cs have attempted a whopping 4.1 free throws per game this year when the Clippers are the visiting squad (28th-most in the NBA). Deandre Ayton will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium tends to improves player production across the board.

The LA Clippers rank as the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as it relates to attempts from beyond the arc. The LA Clippers have played at the 5th-slowest pace-of-play in the league this year. The Suns have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should decrease opportunities for the Clippers. Playing at home, the Suns have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Eric Gordon will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city tends to decreases stat production for all stats.

Norman Powell has averaged 21.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.1 more than he's averaged in all games this season. This matchup is a difficult one for three-point attempts; when the Suns have the home court advantage, the other team have tallied the least three attempts per game in the NBA against them this year (31.3). The LA Clippers check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Norman Powell has converted 6.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 more than he's put through the hoop overall this season.

Ivica Zubac has successfully made 70.3% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games, 6.7% higher than he's made in all games this year. The LA Clippers check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Ivica Zubac has attempted 3.1 free throws per game this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile out of all players in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Suns may be a positive one for getting to the free throw line; the opposition's starting Cs have attempted a massive 5.9 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (29th-most in the league).

The LA Clippers rank as the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as it relates to attempts from beyond the arc. The matchup against the Suns is a difficult one; they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting SFs this year (14.2). The LA Clippers have played at the 5th-slowest pace-of-play in the league this year. The Suns have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should decrease opportunities for the Clippers. Playing at home, the Suns have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Russell Westbrook has attempted 16.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.8 more than he's attempted overall this season. Russell Westbrook has made 2.2 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 higher than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the year away from his home court. Russell Westbrook has averaged 34.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 6.0 higher than he's averaged in all games this year on the road. The LA Clippers check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Russell Westbrook has attempted 4.3 free throws per game this year, placing him in the 88th percentile among all players in the NBA.

Mason Plumlee has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Terance Mann has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Terrence Ross has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.