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The Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers head to California with the series tied at 1-1. Who gets the series lead after three games in the series?
Read on for more about this Suns vs Clippers matchup in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, including the latest odds, pick, and prediction to win this showdown, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, don’t forget to check out the other NBA game previews here to help you make the best betting decisions.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Playoffs Game 3 Round 1 on April 20, 2023
- Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
- When: Thursday, April 20, 2023, 10:30 PM ET
- NBA Betting Odds: View NBA Odds
Betting on the Phoenix Suns
- Regular Season Record: 45-37
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant hammered the Clippers in Game 2 to lead the Suns to a 123-109 victory, tying the series at 1-1. Booker shot 14/22 from the field for 38 points, while KD went off for 25 points on 10/19 shooting. When those guys get into their rhythm in the same game, it can become near-impossible for the opposing team to slow down Phoenix for an entire game.
The Suns made 58.8 percent from the field in Game 2 and knocked down 10 of 24 (41.7%) attempts from deep. The Suns’ offense is alive again, and it recovered its usually lethal form just in time for the trip to Los Angeles. The Suns are now shooting 53.3 FG% in the series while averaging 116.5 points.
Betting on the Los Angeles Clippers
- Regular Season Record: 44-38
Just when Russell Westbrook had an efficient shooting night, the Clippers suffered a loss in Game 2. That being said, Westbrook shooting 9/16 from the field and 8/8 from the free-throw line for 28 points can be taken as a good sign of what’s to come from him in the coming games, especially with the Clippers about to play the next two games at home.
Speaking of which, the Clippers have won seven of their last 10 games as the home team, including all of their last three outings as the host. They have also covered the spread in six of those contests. With Westbrook shooting well again and Kawhi Leonard (34.5 PPG on 54.5 FG% in the series) still automatic, Los Angeles is going to be a handful for the Suns in Game 3.
JefeBet Prediction
This will be a tight game that will see both the Suns and the Clippers go on runs, but it’s Phoenix that will end up with a win, thanks in part to the regression of Westbrook’s shooting efficiency.
Prediction: The Suns win, 114-110.
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