The Phoenix Suns are looking to hold on to the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference when they host the No. 5 seed Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.
This is the final game before the league’s All-Star break, so there’s no reason that we can’t place a few wagers on it to send us into the break up some units.
Phoenix is still operating at less than full strength with Kevin Durant, Landry Shamet and Cam Payne out, but that’s created some value on players like Josh Okogie and Torrey Craig.
Let’s break down my favorite props for this matchup:
Clippers vs. Suns best NBA prop bets today
- Josh Okogie OVER 18.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists
- Kawhi Leonard OVER 24.5 Points
- Torrey Craig UNDER 5.5 Rebounds
Josh Okogie OVER 18.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists
Don’t look now, but Okogie is playing terrific basketball for the Suns following the Durant trade. He’s been forced into a major role with Durant and Shamet sidelined and Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson now in Brooklyn.
Over his last three games, Okogie has played at least 32 minutes in each, making two starts.
He’s making the most of the opportunity, clearing this line easily in each and averaging 20.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists on 13.3 shots per game.
At just 18.5 points, rebounds and assists, we’re getting a steal on Okogie if his role remains the same.
Kawhi Leonard OVER 24.5 Points
I know Suns fans don’t want to see Kawhi Leonard have a big game, but if you want to win some cash, you’re going to want to take this prop bet.
Kawhi is averaging 28.3 points per game over his last 16 matchups, clearing 24.5 points in 12 of those games.
The Clippers made some moves at the deadline, which has lowered his points prop, but he cleared it easily with 33 points in his last game. Go OVER again on Thursday.
Torrey Craig UNDER 5.5 Rebounds
Torrey Craig has been forced to play more with the Suns adding KD, but I think his rebounds prop is a little too high tonight.
Craig has failed to grab six or more boards in five of his last six games, and now he faces a Clippers team that ranks in the top-10 in the NBA in rebounding percentage this season.
I also wouldn’t be shocked if Craig is tasked with guarding Leonard or Paul George which will likely pull him out of the paint for the majority of the time on defense. I’ll bet the UNDER.
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