Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers picks, predictions: Who wins Game 3 of NBA Playoffs?
The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers play on Thursday in Game 3 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series.
The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on NBA TV, Clippervision, Bally Sports SoCal and Bally Sports Arizona.
Who will win the game?
The Suns are a 2.5-point favorite over the Clippers, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Phoenix is -140 on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +120.
The over/under for the game is set at 227.5 points.
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FanDuel: Clippers 118, Suns 113
Larry Rupp writes: "Only one team left in the Western Conference Playoffs owns a worse road record than Phoenix's 17-24 mark (Memphis Grizzlies). The Suns were able to come out on top in Game 2 because of their shooting (58.8% from the floor), but they rank No. 18 in shooting percentage in away games (46.6%)."
NBA Playoffs series picks, predictions: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets
Sports Illustrated: Take the Suns on the moneyline vs. Clippers
Dylan Clemons writes: "Our experts’ best bet from their Suns vs. Clippers predictions is the Suns' money line (-145 at BetMGM). If you want to get a little bit riskier with it; take the Suns to cover the 2.5-point spread that carries odds of (-110), which are slightly longer than the money line odds. Without Paul George in the lineup, we believe the Suns will win this game and take control of the series, ultimately leading to a series win. Russell Westbrook had some late-game heroics in Game 1 after going 3-19 from the field in that one."
Sportsbook Wire: Clippers 114, Suns 113
It writes: "The 113.6 points per game the Suns score are just 0.5 more points than the Clippers give up (113.1). Phoenix has a 31-10-2 record against the spread and a 33-10 record overall when scoring more than 113.1 points. When Los Angeles gives up fewer than 113.6 points, it is 28-16 against the spread and 29-15 overall. The Clippers score only two more points per game (113.6) than the Suns give up to opponents (111.6)."
NBA Playoffs series odds: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Game odds
Dimers: Suns 114, Clippers 111
It writes: "Dimers.com's predicted final score for Phoenix vs. LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena this Thursday has the Suns prevailing 114-111."
ESPN: Clippers have a 67.9% chance to win Game 3 at home vs. Suns
The site gives Phoenix a 32.1% shot at picking up the victory on Thursday night.
NBA Playoffs series schedules: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Daily TV schedule
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