LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

The Total Line Could Be Too Low

No. 5 LA Clippers (50-32, 20-21 Away) take on No. 4 Denver Nuggets (50-32, 26-15 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round game at Ball Arena.

The total line of 224 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at 1.88. We can see the Clippers and the Nuggets combining to go bigger.

126-103 Win for Nuggets in Pair’s Last Meeting

LA Clippers have won their previous eight games. A 124-119 (OT) triumph recently occurred on the road at Chase Center when playing Golden State Warriors. James Harden scored 37 points, with Kawhi Leonard getting 33 and Ivica Zubac 22.

Denver Nuggets have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was on the road where Houston Rockets were beaten 126-111 at Toyota Center. On the points front, Michael Porter Jr. recorded 19, Nikola Jokic 18 and Aaron Gordon 18.

The Nuggets have beaten the Clippers in their last two meetings, winning by 120-98 and 126-103 scorelines. Both matchups were played at Ball Arena. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Nuggets victories.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W

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The Clippers have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.4 points, 43.4 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 9.3 steals and 3.2 blocks while shooting 51.9% from the field and 81.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 106.0 points and 37.7 rebounds per matchup.

James Harden is averaging 24.0 points, 9.0 assists and 2.5 (36.8%) 3-pointers made, while Ivica Zubac averages 13.7 rebounds.

The Nuggets have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 121.1 points, 47.5 rebounds, 31.6 assists, 7.0 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.9% from the field and 74.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 117.1 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.5 points, 9.6 rebounds and 7.9 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. has an average of 2.2 (38.6%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Clippers lineup: James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Kris Dunn, Norman Powell, Ivica Zubac.

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

Expert NBA Analysis

Our team of expert NBA handicappers monitor the current injuries. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Clippers vs Nuggets stats:

• The 224 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Clippers games.
• The 224 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Clippers games.
• The 224 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Nuggets games.
• The 224 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Nuggets games.
• The 224 line has been covered in the last 4 Nuggets games.

Clippers vs Nuggets Prediction

We’re surprised that the total line is 224 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these NBA teams take to the court. Take the 1.88 and cheer on points.

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Over 224 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

Over 224 Points @ 1.88 Bet Now

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Player Props

Nikola Jokic Over 27.5 Points 1.83

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has averaged 38.75 points in the past 4 home games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of 1.83 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 27.5

1.81

Under 27.5

1.93

Assists

Over 8.5

1.68

Under 8.5

2.10

Rebounds

Over 12.5

1.79

Under 12.5

1.95

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James Harden Over 9.5 Assists 2.07

James Harden (Clippers) finished with Over 9.5 assists in 5 straight games. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this is on offer at 2.07.

Latest James Harden Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 22.5

1.93

Under 22.5

1.81

Assists

Over 9.5

2.05

Under 9.5

1.72

Rebounds

Over 5.5

2.08

Under 5.5

1.70

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Correct Score Prediction

Clippers 115 - 114 Nuggets

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 115-114 win for the Clippers. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Think Nuggets Likeliest to Win

The sportsbooks have Denver Nuggets at 1.70 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 59% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that LA Clippers are least likely to win at 2.20.

The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 225. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. The Over 225 selection is available to back at 1.91.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Clippers

2.20

Nuggets

1.70

Point Spread

Clippers +2.5

1.94

Nuggets -2.5

1.88

Total Points

Under 225

1.91

Over 225

1.91

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Nikola Jokic is available at 1.81 to rack up Over 27.5 points. If you want to go Under, then 1.93 is available.

Player Points

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 27.5

1.81

Under 27.5

1.93

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 25.5

1.89

Under 25.5

1.83

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 22.5

1.93

Under 22.5

1.81

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 19.5

1.88

Under 19.5

1.85

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 19.5

1.89

Under 19.5

1.83

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 17.5

1.88

Under 17.5

1.85

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 16.5

1.96

Under 16.5

1.78

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

1.94

Under 15.5

1.80

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

1.87

Under 13.5

1.87

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 8.5

1.83

Under 8.5

1.91

Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers)

Over 7.5

2.00

Under 7.5

1.76

Derrick Jones (Clippers)

Over 6.5

1.81

Under 6.5

1.93

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 5.5

1.74

Under 5.5

2.02

Player Assists

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 9.5

2.05

Under 9.5

1.72

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 8.5

1.68

Under 8.5

2.10

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

2.08

Under 5.5

1.70

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 3.5

2.16

Under 3.5

1.65

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

2.15

Under 3.5

1.65

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

1.73

Under 3.5

2.04

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 2.5

1.60

Under 2.5

2.28

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

1.65

Under 2.5

2.19

Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

1.79

Under 12.5

1.95

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 12.5

1.80

Under 12.5

1.93

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 7.5

2.07

Under 7.5

1.70

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 6.5

1.82

Under 6.5

1.92

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 5.5

2.08

Under 5.5

1.70

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

1.67

Under 4.5

2.12

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

1.79

Under 4.5

1.95

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

1.87

Under 3.5

1.89

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

1.88

Under 3.5

1.85

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 2.5

1.99

Under 2.5

1.78

Derrick Jones (Clippers)

Over 2.5

1.83

Under 2.5

1.91

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Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

15 Nikola Jokic

27 Jamal Murray

32 Aaron Gordon

LA Clippers Confirmed Lineup

1 James Harden

2 Kawhi Leonard

8 Kris Dunn

24 Norman Powell

40 Ivica Zubac

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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