The Phoenix Suns host Los Angeles on Friday, looking to build on their 15-20 mark against the 21-12 Clippers in NBA action at US Airways Center.

The Suns are 15-20 so far on the season, and 15-20 ATS vs. the number. The Clippers, meanwhile, are 21-12 and 18-14-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Phoenix go 12-21-2 and the Clippers go 16-17 on the totals.



View LA Clippers vs Phoenix Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks had the Suns installed as 2-point underdogs in this particular matchup. The over-under number was listed by most sportsbooks at 196.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Suns - Clippers odds would favor the Clippers if the lines were set according to power ranks. Phoenix is rated No. 26 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Clippers sit at No. 10. Math models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 99-94 win for the Clippers.



How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Phoenix's No. 24-rated squad against Los Angeles's No. 13-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Phoenix rates No. 12 in the league with 6.7 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 5 with 7.7 per outing.

In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the Clippers own the league's No. 13-rated mark, allowing 96 points per game when on the road. Phoenix, on the other hand, rates No. 15 in home scoring.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 108-100 Sportsbook on the road against the Kings. They covered the 4-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (208) was profitable news for OVER bettors. Los Angeles got 22 points from Chris Paul en route to a 108-100 victory over Sacramento on Thursday at Power Balance Pavilion.

In their last action, Phoenix was a 104-95 Sportsbook at home against the Timberwolves. They covered the 4.5-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (199) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. The Suns got 20 points from Grant Hill as Phoenix ran past Minnesota 104-95 on Thursday at US Airways Center.


Los Angeles Clippers Trends:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Sacramento are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Phoenix Suns Trends:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Sacramento are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few Clippers at Suns trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of the LA Clippers last 12 games when playing Phoenix
LA Clippers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Phoenix is 11-1 SU in their last 12 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Phoenix's last 12 games when playing LA Clippers


Next up:
LA Clippers at Houston, Sunday, March 4
Phoenix home to Sacramento, Sunday, March 4