NBA Playoffs Props Tonight: Two Props to Target for Suns vs. Clippers Game 5 (4/25)
NBA Playoffs Props Tonight: Two Props to Target for Suns vs. Clippers Game 5 (4/25)
We've been scorching hot lately. We're 7-1 on article plays over the last four NBA slates, and tonight's a perfect night to aim for two more winners.
The Phoenix Suns are 12.5-point home favorites as they look to close out the Kawhi Leonard-less Los Angeles Clippers this evening. We have two props ready to go for this 10:00 PM ET tip-off.
Let's jump into today's picks!
Suns vs. Clippers Game 5 Start Time and Where to Watch
- Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
- Start Time: 10:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch:Â TNT
Tuesday, April 25 NBA Props
Los Angeles Clippers Over 9.5 Three Pointers Made -120 is currently the best odds. Click here to find out which sportsbook has the best odds for this pick
I'm surprised to see this line set as low as 9.5 yet again. The Clippers have cashed this over in all four games this series, knocking down 10, 11, 15, and 12 threes thus far this postseason. And, with Kawhi Leonard out, I'm expecting the Clips to continue to increase their three-point shooting volume.
In their two games with Kawhi active, the Clippers attempted just 31 and 30 threes. In two games since, they've hoisted up 35 and 37 three-point attempts. It's clear that with Norman Powell and Russell Westbrook as their top two offensive options, Los Angeles is far less talented than Phoenix. So, I'm expecting head coach Ty Lue to have his guys shooting a ton of threes again tonight, especially against a Suns team that ranks dead last in three-point attempts this postseason.
In 14 games with both Kawhi and Paul George on the shelf this season, this over has cashed in 10 of 14 games (with two of those misses coming at nine makes, too). Overall, the Clippers have made at least ten threes in 27 of their 32 games since February 1st. Meanwhile, Phoenix has allowed 10+ 3PM in 25 of their 34 games during this same stretch. Look for the Clips' perimeter guys to try and keep this series alive with their shooting.
SGP: Kevin Durant 25+ Points, Deandre Ayton Under 19.5 Points -119 is currently the best odds. Click here to find out which sportsbook has the best odds for this pick
Deandre Ayton has become far less essential to the Suns' offense since the acquisition of Kevin Durant. This Same Game Parlay has been a success in every game in this series, and I love our chances to get a fifth consecutive cash tonight.
KD is playing 43.8 minutes per game this postseason. Phoenix's lack of depth could be a significant problem down the road. But, for now, head coach Monty Williams has no choice but to run Durant and Devin Booker into the ground as his team looks to move onto Round 2. That's perfect for us, as KD has scored 25+ points in 31 of 33 games when seeing at least 35 minutes this season. We can pencil him in for another 40+ minutes this evening. And he's also scored 25-plus in 17 of his last 20 playoff games, averaging 31.4 PPG.
Meanwhile, Ayton has scored just 13.6 PPG in 12 games alongside KD. He hasn't reached the 20-point mark in any of these contests, and he's struggled against the Clippers in particular. DA has scored 18 points or less in all seven of his games against LAC over the last two seasons. He's averaged 14.6 PPG in these meetings and just 14.8 PPG this postseason. I struggle to see the volume being there for him again in Game 5.