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

Clippers Set to Deliver Victory

LA Clippers (50-32, 20-21 Away) play Denver Nuggets (50-32, 26-15 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round game at Ball Arena. The Nuggets lead the series 1-0.

We like the look of 1.85 when it comes to the visiting team. Our betting prediction is that the Clippers will overcome the Nuggets with something to spare.

Nuggets Overtime Win in Previous H2H

LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets locked horns at Ball Arena two days ago, with the Nuggets triumphing 112-110 (OT).

Nikola Jokic registered 29 points and 12 assists for the Nuggets, while Aaron Gordon had 25 points and Jamal Murray 21. For the Clippers, James Harden racked up 32 points and 11 assists, Kawhi Leonard had 22 points, with Ivica Zubac managing 21 points and 13 rebounds.

The Nuggets have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Clippers. On the head-to-head front, it has been 6 wins out of 10.

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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8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Clippers are averaging 117.2 points, 43.0 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 8.9 steals and 3.4 blocks while shooting 51.4% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 107.2 points and 37.9 rebounds per matchup.

James Harden is averaging 25.5 points, 9.5 assists and 2.7 (37.5%) 3-pointers made, while Ivica Zubac averages 13.8 rebounds.

The Nuggets have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 120.4 points, 46.8 rebounds, 30.6 assists, 7.6 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 50.5% from the field and 75.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 115.2 points and 43.2 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.4 points, 10.5 rebounds and 9.1 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. has an average of 2.2 (44.9%) 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

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each franchise. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our NBA picks.

Key Clippers vs Nuggets stats:

• Clippers have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Clippers have won 16 of their last 20 games.
• Nuggets have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Clippers vs Nuggets Prediction

Back the road team to get the better of Denver Nuggets in this NBA showdown. You can get 1.85 on the Moneyline for this pick and we think it’s value.

Those who are looking for more value when backing the Clippers should consider the spread. Place a wager on them to cover the line that makes the most appeal at the odds.

Clippers Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

James Harden Over 23.5 Points 1.95

James Harden (Clippers) has averaged 29.6 points in the past 5 games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at 1.95 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

Latest James Harden Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 23.5

1.95

Under 23.5

1.79

Assists

Over 9.5

1.91

Under 9.5

1.83

Rebounds

Over 5.5

2.02

Under 5.5

1.74

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Nikola Jokic Over 8.5 Assists 1.71

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has had Over 8.5 assists in 4 straight home 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 1.71.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 27.5

1.87

Under 27.5

1.87

Assists

Over 8.5

1.68

Under 8.5

2.10

Rebounds

Over 12.5

2.04

Under 12.5

1.73

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Correct Score Prediction

Clippers 112 - 109 Nuggets

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Clippers to win by a 112-109 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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.

Tight Affair in the Eyes of the Books

There’s the opportunity to back Denver Nuggets at 1.93 on the Moneyline although LA Clippers are priced up at betting odds of 1.91. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading NBA sportsbooks give the visiting team a 52% chance of success.

The spread currently stands at 1 and the total points line is 218. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 218 selection is available to back at 1.91.

If you’re wagering on basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the huge selection of game lines and team props. There’s a chance to bet pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Clippers

1.91

Nuggets

1.93

Point Spread

Clippers -1

1.94

Nuggets +1

1.88

Total Points

Under 218

1.91

Over 218

1.91

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Nikola Jokic is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at 1.87 to score Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at the same odds.

Player Points

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 27.5

1.87

Under 27.5

1.87

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 24.5

1.92

Under 24.5

1.82

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 23.5

1.95

Under 23.5

1.79

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 19.5

1.83

Under 19.5

1.91

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 17.5

1.82

Under 17.5

1.92

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 16.5

1.85

Under 16.5

1.88

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

1.95

Under 15.5

1.79

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

1.93

Under 13.5

1.81

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

1.96

Under 13.5

1.78

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 10.5

1.76

Under 10.5

2.00

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 6.5

1.82

Under 6.5

1.93

Derrick Jones (Clippers)

Over 6.5

1.82

Under 6.5

1.92

Nicolas Batum (Clippers)

Over 4.5

1.74

Under 4.5

2.00

Player Assists

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 9.5

1.91

Under 9.5

1.83

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 8.5

1.68

Under 8.5

2.10

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

1.96

Under 5.5

1.78

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 3.5

2.14

Under 3.5

1.66

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

1.64

Under 3.5

2.17

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 2.5

2.00

Under 2.5

1.76

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

1.66

Under 2.5

2.14

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

2.28

Under 2.5

1.57

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 1.5

1.65

Under 1.5

2.15

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 1.5

2.20

Under 1.5

1.62

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 1.5

1.57

Under 1.5

2.30

Derrick Jones (Clippers)

Over 0.5

2.10

Under 0.5

1.67

Nicolas Batum (Clippers)

Over 0.5

1.71

Under 0.5

2.05

Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

2.04

Under 12.5

1.73

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 12.5

1.87

Under 12.5

1.87

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 6.5

1.97

Under 6.5

1.76

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 5.5

2.02

Under 5.5

1.74

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

2.05

Under 5.5

1.72

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

1.89

Under 5.5

1.83

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

2.00

Under 4.5

1.76

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

1.77

Under 4.5

1.97

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

2.10

Under 4.5

1.68

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 2.5

1.87

Under 2.5

1.87

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 2.5

1.85

Under 2.5

1.88

Derrick Jones (Clippers)

Over 2.5

1.70

Under 2.5

2.08

Nicolas Batum (Clippers)

Over 2.5

1.67

Under 2.5

2.10

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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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