Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, Tips & Odds – Apr. 17, 2023
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction 17.04.2023. In the most exciting series of the first round of the NBA playoffs, Phoenix Suns will host Los Angeles Clippers.
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Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Odds
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers 1×2: 1.37 / 3.25
Handicap (-7.0 / +7.0): 1.90 / 1.92
Total over/under (226.5): 1.92 / 1.90
Odds via Unibet Sportsbook.
Phoenix Suns Team News
After a slightly weaker start to the season, the Phoenix Suns are consolidated. They finished the regular season in fourth place with a record of 45-37 and will have home court advantage in this series against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The trade for Kevin Durant was a crucial part of the season for the Phoenix Suns. Thanks to this, many see them as the first contenders to win the title. Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton led this team to the big finals two years ago. Last season, they unexpectedly lost in game number seven in the semifinals of the Western Conference against the Dallas Mavericks. All but the title will be a disappointing epilogue, and the first task on the road will be an unpleasant division rival who also has big ambitions.
The Phoenix Suns must not allow themselves to lose at the start of this series when the Los Angeles Clippers are certainly weakened due to Paul George not playing. If they approach the game correctly, they are absolute favorites in this match.
CP3 goes airborne 🚀 pic.twitter.com/txNmYvTHLX
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 14, 2023
Los Angeles Clippers Team News
The Los Angeles Clippers had a turbulent season. Last summer, they assembled perhaps the best team in the West, but many factors influenced them to finish the regular part of the competition in fifth place (44-38).
One of the main factors was that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George missed more than 50 games in the regular season of the NBA. In the “transfer market,” the Los Angeles Clippers hired Russell Westbrook on a trade. He has fit in solidly with the team, but it remains to see how it will look when all the players are on the roster.
Coach Lue received a lot of credit for adjustments during the previous series. The Clippers must be at the maximum level to have any chance against the favored Phoenix Suns.
Friday vibes 💯 pic.twitter.com/mNFx8Xjhpk
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) April 14, 2023
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers H2H
Divisional rivals Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers played a classic four matches against each other in the regular part of the season, and H2H is 2-2. Two years ago, the Phoenix Suns eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers in the finals of the Western Conference with a score of 4-2.
Expected Lineups
Although Kevin Durant is still not 100% ready, there is no doubt that he will be in the Phoenix Suns lineup for this match, just like all the other players. Paul George will miss the series’ first game, which could be a big problem for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Even when Paul George returns, which could happen for game two, the Los Angeles Clippers will have a challenging task evening this series. Without him, their chances are drastically less, and the possibility of the Clippers winning is unrealistic.
Kick-off Time: Monday 17.04.2023 19:00 PM Local time GMT -7 / 02:00 CET
Prediction: Phoenix Suns -5.5
Odds: 1.73
Sportsbook: Unibet
