Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Injury Report, Starting 5, Betting Odds & Picks -December 15

Here we have a clash between two teams trending in opposite directions right now. Phoenix has lost five straight and is dealing with a myriad of injuries to key players. Meanwhile, the Clippers have won their last three and have a healthy Kawhi Leonard and Paul George like they've always envisioned. These are the top two teams in the Pacific Division, and this game could wind up having major playoff-seeding implications down the road. Let's take a look to see if the Clippers can stay hot, or if the Suns will end this road trip on a high note.

Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers Match Details

Fixture: Phoenix Suns @ Los Angeles Clippers

Date and Time: Thursday, December 15, 10:30 p.m. EDT

Venue: Crytpo.com Arena

Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report

The Clippers have not yet submitted an official injury report for this game. Based on the most recent updates, Norman Powell (groin) should be unavailable for this game. Kawhi Leonard's status is uncertain, as they're playing the second half of a back-to-back, and the Clippers are trying to keep him well-rested. They also try to avoid playing John Wall on consecutive nights, but he did not play last night meaning he should be in the lineup tonight.

The Suns' injury report has plenty to write about. Devin Booker (hamstring) and Deandre Ayton (ankle) are both listed as questionable. Jae Crowder (away from team), Cameron Johnson (meniscus), Cameron Payne (foot), and Duane Washington Jr. (hip) are all listed as out tonight.

Player	Team	Injury	Status
Deandre Ayton	Suns	Ankle	Questionable
Devin Booker	Suns	Hamstring	Questionable
Jae Crowder	Suns	Not with team	Out
Cameron Johnson	Suns	Meniscus	Out
Cameron Payne	Suns	Foot	Out
Duane Washington Jr.	Suns	Hip	Out
Norman Powell	Clippers	Groin	Out

Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds

Team	Spread	Total	Money Line
Phoenix Suns	+2 (-112)	Over 217 (-112)	+104
Los Angeles Clippers	-2 (-108)	Under 217 (-108)	-122

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Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers Starting 5s

Suns - PG: Chris Paul, SG: Landry Shamet, SF: Mikal Bridges, PF: Torrey Craig, C: Deandre Ayton

Clippers - PG: Reggie Jackson, SG: Paul George, SF: Kawhi Leonard, PF: Marcus Morris Sr., C: Ivica Zubac

Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers Prediction

The under has hit the last five times these teams have met. Currently, the Clippers allow the third-fewest points per game and have the fourth-best defensive rating in the NBA. They aren't more successful because they average the fewest points per game in the NBA and are 28th in offensive rating. The Suns have one of the best offenses in the league, but that's with Devin Booker in the lineup. Even if he does come back tonight, he won't be 100%, and that's sure to affect their offensive output against a top defensive unit. I think the under is the best play here.

Prediction: Under 217 (-108)

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