The Los Angeles Clippers–Phoenix Suns odds opened with the Suns as a slight favorite to take a 2-1 lead in the series Thursday night. But those odds are now even greater. In a surprising twist, the Clippers announced star wing Kawhi Leonard will be out for the contest with a knee sprain suffered earlier in the series. The updated Suns-Clippers odds have dramatically shifted in the Suns’ favor after the news dropped.
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Suns-Clippers Game 3 Odds Shift Following Kawhi Leonard Injury News
Per BetMGM, the Suns opened as just a two-point favorite over the Clippers. Those odds jumped to Suns -6.5 after the Kawhi Leonard news went official. Bettors looking for all the best NBA Playoffs bets on the board should be sure to check out OddsShopper tools, including the parlay builder.
Check out the full updated Suns-Clippers odds below:
- Spread: Suns -6.5 (-110), Clippers +6.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Suns -275, Clippers +220
- Total: Over 223.5 (-110), Under 223.5 (-110)
Leonard led the way with a game-high 38 points in the Clippers’ upset 115-110 win over the Suns in Game 1. He followed up that performance by dropping 31 in Game 2, and it the Clippers led for most of the first half. But the Suns finally found their form in the second half, outscoring LA 64-50 to win 123-109
The matchup between Leonard and Suns star Kevin Durant had been electric through two games of the series, with the two elite scorers trading blows throughout the early part of had the makings of a great series.
“I’m not surprised by it,” Durant said on Leonard’s 30-point performances, per SI. “He’s a supreme athlete and works hard on his game. He cares about the game. When the ball is tipped up I don’t expect anything different from him than to be the best version of himself.”
Now, Durant will have the luxury of going against a Clippers team missing both Leonard and Paul George. The latest Suns-Clippers Game 3 odds show Phoenix should be able to coast following the latest Kawhi Leonard injury news.
