This pick was released to clients on April 18, 2023 at 1:07PM ET.
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Los Angeles at Phoenix

April 18, 2023
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Premium Pick

Phoenix looks to bounce back from its Game One loss as Kawhi Leonard was too much to handle pouring in 38 points on 13-for-24 shooting. However, the rest of the Clippers shot only 40.6 percent and the Suns will need to focus on Leonard with Paul George being out for the first round. Los Angeles is 1-5 ATS its past six games following an ATS win and 4-10 ATS overall playing with one day of rest. Phoenix has covered five of seven with one day of rest and will have to get off to a better start after going down 16 in the second quarter before making a 15-0 run in the third quarter to keep it closer. The Suns had four scorers in double figures led by Kevin Durant with 27 points and Devin Booker with 28, and the Suns shot 48 percent. Look for Phoenix to come out ready from the start of the game in a near-desperation situation. Make it a Max Play the Suns.

2 units on Phoenix -8 (-109) (risk 2 to return 3.83)
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Los Angeles Clippers
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