NBA Picks, Parlays, Odds & Expert Predictions: Clippers vs. Suns Game 2

If the Game 1 of this Western Conference Finals matchup was any indication, we are in for a thrilling series. The Los Angeles Clippers were at a major rest disadvantage on Sunday. Nonetheless, they hung with the Phoenix Suns the whole way. A tie game through 36 minutes saw the Suns outscore L.A. by six in the fourth quarter to earn the victory. Phoenix will look to hold serve on their home floor tonight while the Clippers try to even up the series. This Clippers vs. Suns NBA betting picks preview will explore the best NBA betting odds, provide some key betting trends and offer the top NBA picks and NBA betting predictions tonight.

Clippers vs. Suns Betting Preview: NBA Picks & Odds

Clippers vs. Suns Game Info

Los Angeles Clippers (55-31, 25-18 Away) vs. Phoenix Suns (60-23, 32-10 Home)
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Start Time: 9 p.m. EST
Venue: Phoenix Suns Arena — Phoenix, AZ
Coverage: ESPN

After closing out their series win over the Utah Jazz less than 48 hours prior to Sunday’s Game 1, it was impressive how the Clippers hung right with the Suns. Unfortunately, the lack of scoring balance that plagued L.A. early on in the playoffs reared its ugly head again. Only three Clippers scored in double figures, with the most substantial contributions coming from Paul George (34 points) and Reggie Jackson (24). DeMarcus Cousins rounded out the trio with 11 points in his 13 minutes of action. Meanwhile, Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum and Terance Mann were all quiet after stepping up in the Western Conference Semifinals. Given that the Clippers will once again be without Kawhi Leonard, more players will need to contribute offensively if they are to pull an upset tonight as NBA betting underdogs.

While the Clippers had proven that they could win without Leonard prior to Game 1, such was not the case for the Suns minus Chris Paul. Phoenix adequately checked that box on Sunday. Devin Booker went bananas, scoring 40 points, grabbing 13 rebounds and dishing 11 assists for his first career postseason triple-double. Center Deandre Ayton did an excellent job of controlling the interior. He finished with 20 points and nine rebounds. Four other Suns scored in double figures as well, including Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, Cameron Johnson and Cameron Payne. With Paul sidelined, Payne stepped up to distribute nine assists in 29 minutes of action. The Suns proved that they are far more than a one-trick pony in Game 1.

Clippers vs. Suns Betting NBA Picks + NBA Odds Shopping

Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper Tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Clippers vs. Suns NBA Playoffs betting across the major sportsbooks. The odds outlined below are from 11 a.m. EST on June 22, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.

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NBA Odds: Moneyline

Clippers: (+175) — William Hill
Suns: (-189) — BetMGM

NBA Odds: Spread

Clippers: +5 (-110) — SugarHouse, PointsBet, DraftKings, William Hill
Suns: -4.5 (-110) — BetMGM

NBA Odds: Total

Over: 224 (-110) — FanDuel, William Hill
Under: 224.5 (-110) — BetMGM

Clippers vs. Suns NBA Betting Trends

Clippers are just 1-4 ATS in their last five road games as NBA betting underdogs.
Suns are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games.
Suns are 7-0-1 in their last eight games as an NBA betting favorite.
Over is 5-1 in the Clippers’ last six games.
Under is 4-1-1 in the Suns’ last six home games.
Over is 10-4 in the last 14 Clippers vs. Suns head-to-head matchups in Phoenix.

Clippers vs. Suns Prediction

The Suns exceeded expectations when it came to adjusting for the absence of Chris Paul in Game 1. Meanwhile, the Clippers supporting cast failed to replicate its clutch performances in the final two games of their Western Conference Semifinals series. The injury situation remains the same for tonight’s contest with both Paul and Kawhi Leonard once again sidelined. Although they suffered defeat in Game 1, the Clippers have to be encouraged by the fact that they kept things as close as they did in what turned out to be a career game for Devin Booker. Assuming at least one other player steps up for L.A. offensively tonight, it should be another tight affair. They may not win, but the Clippers are the preferred side catching points.

Prediction: Clippers +5 (PointsBet)

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