Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

No. 4 Denver Nuggets (50-32, 24-17 Away) square off against No. 5 LA Clippers (50-32, 30-11 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round matchup at Intuit Dome. The Clippers lead the series 2-1.

We’re very excited to see the Clippers at -6 on the spread and think it’s a good number for the favorites to cover against the Nuggets at odds of -110.

When Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers locked horns on Thursday night, the Clippers claimed a 117-83 win at Intuit Dome.

Kawhi Leonard had 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Clippers, while James Harden scored 20 points and Norman Powell 20. Nikola Jokic was able to drop 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists as part of an outstanding triple-double performance for the Nuggets.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Clippers winning six times.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	19	6	0.76	125.6	116.2	9.4	7-4	12-2	2-1	14-5	7-3	5W
Clippers	6	20	0.231	111.3	116.8	-5.5	3-8	3-12	1-4	4-13	1-9	4L

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The Nuggets have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.3 points, 46.5 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.0 blocks while shooting 48.2% from the field and 75.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 116.4 points and 43.1 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 27.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 2.4 (46.2%) 3-pointers made.

The Clippers have won 9 and lost 1 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.6 points, 41.9 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 51.8% from the field and 78.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 104.3 points and 39.0 rebounds.

James Harden is averaging 24.9 points, 9.8 assists and 2.9 (39.7%) 3-pointers made, while Ivica Zubac has an average of 12.6 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

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

Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers Prediction & Picks

There’s a good opportunity to cover the spread by backing Clippers at -6 for this NBA matchup. We can get odds of -110 and this is our best pick.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the NBA betting lines and odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while some key stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Nuggets vs Clippers stats:

• The -6 line has been covered by Clippers in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -6 line has been covered by Clippers in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -6 line has been covered by Clippers in 2 consecutive games at home.

Clippers -6 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

The betting sites give you the chance to buy or sell points, meaning that you can select from a variety of lines. Buying means shorter prices, with selling sending the odds upwards.

Our Game Prediction

Clippers -6 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ivica Zubac Over 18.5 Points -103

Ivica Zubac (Clippers) has had Over 18.5 points in 4 straight games at home. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -103.

Latest Ivica Zubac Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

-103

Under 18.5

-130

Assists

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-115

Rebounds

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-118

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Aaron Gordon Over 5.5 Rebounds -123

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets) has had Over 5.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Rebounds and you can get -123 that he goes over the line.

Latest Aaron Gordon Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-118

Assists

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-132

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-108

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 103 - 113 Clippers

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Clippers can be backed speculatively to achieve a 113-103 victory.

Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers 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 above betting predictions.

LA Clippers are -270 favorites and that means a 73% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Denver Nuggets are the underdogs at +220 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 6.5, with the total points line at 211.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to back Over 211.5, it’s -114.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this popular league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

Nuggets

+220

Clippers

-270

Point Spread

Nuggets +6.5

-105

Clippers -6.5

-115

Total Points

Under 211.5

-106

Over 211.5

-114

Nikola Jokic is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -125 that he goes Over 27.5 points and -106 when it comes to Under.

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 27.5

-125

Under 27.5

-106

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 25.5

-114

Under 25.5

-118

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 23.5

-109

Under 23.5

-122

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 20.5

-122

Under 20.5

-108

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 18.5

-103

Under 18.5

-130

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 16.5

-123

Under 16.5

-108

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

-123

Under 15.5

-104

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-118

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-118

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 7.5

-103

Under 7.5

-130

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-110

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 9.5

+108

Under 9.5

-143

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-103

Under 5.5

-130

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+118

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-115

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-132

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-182

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 2.5

+122

Under 2.5

-159

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

-100

Under 12.5

-132

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-118

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 7.5

-108

Under 7.5

-120

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 6.5

-109

Under 6.5

-122

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-123

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-108

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

+114

Under 5.5

-149

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

+118

Under 4.5

-159

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 3.5

+122

Under 3.5

-159

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-123

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets Stats

LA Clippers Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -2 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +2 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 234.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 230.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 225.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 225.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 124.00 pts and allowed 110.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.80 pts and allowed 118.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 222.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 221.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 225.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 225.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 108.90 pts and allowed 114.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 112.70 pts and allowed 108.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 33.60 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.80 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.40 (84.58%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.9, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 36.20
• Assists: 30.20
• Blocks: 3.70
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 13.00
• Personal Fouls: 20.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.40 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.70 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.90 (80.63%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.6, Offensive 12.90, Defensive 33.70
• Assists: 22.70
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 6.40
• Turnovers : 15.20
• Personal Fouls: 20.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.30 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.00 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.30 (79.36%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.9, Offensive 10.30, Defensive 30.60
• Assists: 24.40
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 9.20
• Turnovers : 15.50
• Personal Fouls: 18.30

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.10 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.00 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.50 (78.57%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.9, Offensive 10.10, Defensive 30.80
• Assists: 25.60
• Blocks: 6.10
• Steals: 8.90
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 19.10

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

LA Clippers Confirmed Lineup

1 James Harden

2 Kawhi Leonard

8 Kris Dunn

24 Norman Powell

40 Ivica Zubac

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

15 Nikola Jokic

27 Jamal Murray

32 Aaron Gordon

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Raptors	16	11	0.593	115.4	113.2	2.2	8-6	8-5	3-4	14-7	4-6	1W
Celtics	15	11	0.577	116.2	110.8	5.4	8-5	7-6	4-4	11-8	7-3	2L
76ers	14	11	0.56	116.8	115.8	1	8-7	6-4	5-2	12-10	5-5	1L
Nets	7	18	0.28	110.2	115.9	-5.7	3-10	4-8	1-7	6-13	4-6	1W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	21	5	0.808	119.3	113	6.3	12-2	9-3	5-3	16-5	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	15	12	0.556	118.7	115.9	2.8	9-7	6-5	6-0	12-9	4-6	1L
Bucks	11	16	0.407	113.9	117.7	-3.8	8-7	3-9	3-4	9-12	3-7	1L
Bulls	10	15	0.4	117.2	122.4	-5.2	6-6	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1L
Pacers	6	20	0.231	110.2	118.3	-8.1	5-9	1-11	2-5	4-11	4-6	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Hawks	15	12	0.556	118	117.4	0.6	5-6	10-6	4-1	9-8	5-5	1W
Heat	14	12	0.538	120.7	117.7	3	10-4	4-8	2-3	8-7	4-6	5L
Hornets	8	18	0.308	114.8	118.4	-3.6	5-8	3-10	1-4	7-12	4-6	1W
Wizards	4	20	0.167	112.8	126.7	-13.9	2-9	2-11	1-3	3-16	3-7	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123.1	106.3	16.8	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Nuggets	19	6	0.76	125.6	116.2	9.4	7-4	12-2	2-1	14-5	7-3	5W
Timberwolves	17	9	0.654	119.8	114.5	5.3	9-4	8-5	3-3	12-8	7-3	2W
Jazz	10	15	0.4	119	126.1	-7.1	7-7	3-8	0-5	6-11	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	10	16	0.385	118.2	121.9	-3.7	4-6	6-10	3-3	8-11	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	18	7	0.72	118.2	116.7	1.5	7-4	11-3	3-2	13-5	7-3	1W
Suns	14	12	0.538	114.8	114.5	0.3	8-5	6-7	5-3	13-11	4-6	2L
Warriors	13	14	0.481	114.4	113.2	1.2	7-4	6-10	3-1	10-9	4-6	2L
Clippers	6	20	0.231	111.3	116.8	-5.5	3-8	3-12	1-4	4-13	1-9	4L
Kings	6	20	0.231	110.8	122.4	-11.6	3-8	3-12	1-3	4-17	3-7	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.2	4.5	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Rockets	16	7	0.696	120.8	111.2	9.6	8-2	8-5	2-2	9-6	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	12	14	0.462	114.3	115.4	-1.1	6-7	6-7	4-3	11-8	7-3	1W
Mavericks	10	17	0.37	112.9	116.8	-3.9	7-9	3-8	2-5	5-12	5-5	1L
Pelicans	5	22	0.185	114.2	122.8	-8.6	3-12	2-10	1-6	2-19	3-7	2W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	21	5	0.808	119.3	113	6.3	12-2	9-3	5-3	16-5	7-3	4W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Celtics	15	11	0.577	116.2	110.8	5.4	8-5	7-6	4-4	11-8	7-3	2L
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Raptors	16	11	0.593	115.4	113.2	2.2	8-6	8-5	3-4	14-7	4-6	1W
76ers	14	11	0.56	116.8	115.8	1	8-7	6-4	5-2	12-10	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	15	12	0.556	118.7	115.9	2.8	9-7	6-5	6-0	12-9	4-6	1L
Hawks	15	12	0.556	118	117.4	0.6	5-6	10-6	4-1	9-8	5-5	1W
Heat	14	12	0.538	120.7	117.7	3	10-4	4-8	2-3	8-7	4-6	5L
Bucks	11	16	0.407	113.9	117.7	-3.8	8-7	3-9	3-4	9-12	3-7	1L
Bulls	10	15	0.4	117.2	122.4	-5.2	6-6	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1L
Hornets	8	18	0.308	114.8	118.4	-3.6	5-8	3-10	1-4	7-12	4-6	1W
Nets	7	18	0.28	110.2	115.9	-5.7	3-10	4-8	1-7	6-13	4-6	1W
Pacers	6	20	0.231	110.2	118.3	-8.1	5-9	1-11	2-5	4-11	4-6	2L
Wizards	4	20	0.167	112.8	126.7	-13.9	2-9	2-11	1-3	3-16	3-7	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123.1	106.3	16.8	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Nuggets	19	6	0.76	125.6	116.2	9.4	7-4	12-2	2-1	14-5	7-3	5W
Lakers	18	7	0.72	118.2	116.7	1.5	7-4	11-3	3-2	13-5	7-3	1W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.2	4.5	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Rockets	16	7	0.696	120.8	111.2	9.6	8-2	8-5	2-2	9-6	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	17	9	0.654	119.8	114.5	5.3	9-4	8-5	3-3	12-8	7-3	2W
Suns	14	12	0.538	114.8	114.5	0.3	8-5	6-7	5-3	13-11	4-6	2L
Warriors	13	14	0.481	114.4	113.2	1.2	7-4	6-10	3-1	10-9	4-6	2L
Grizzlies	12	14	0.462	114.3	115.4	-1.1	6-7	6-7	4-3	11-8	7-3	1W
Jazz	10	15	0.4	119	126.1	-7.1	7-7	3-8	0-5	6-11	5-5	2W
Mavericks	10	17	0.37	112.9	116.8	-3.9	7-9	3-8	2-5	5-12	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	10	16	0.385	118.2	121.9	-3.7	4-6	6-10	3-3	8-11	3-7	1W
Clippers	6	20	0.231	111.3	116.8	-5.5	3-8	3-12	1-4	4-13	1-9	4L
Kings	6	20	0.231	110.8	122.4	-11.6	3-8	3-12	1-3	4-17	3-7	3L
Pelicans	5	22	0.185	114.2	122.8	-8.6	3-12	2-10	1-6	2-19	3-7	2W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123.1	106.3	16.8	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Pistons	21	5	0.808	119.3	113	6.3	12-2	9-3	5-3	16-5	7-3	4W
Nuggets	19	6	0.76	125.6	116.2	9.4	7-4	12-2	2-1	14-5	7-3	5W
Lakers	18	7	0.72	118.2	116.7	1.5	7-4	11-3	3-2	13-5	7-3	1W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.2	4.5	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Rockets	16	7	0.696	120.8	111.2	9.6	8-2	8-5	2-2	9-6	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	17	9	0.654	119.8	114.5	5.3	9-4	8-5	3-3	12-8	7-3	2W
Raptors	16	11	0.593	115.4	113.2	2.2	8-6	8-5	3-4	14-7	4-6	1W
Celtics	15	11	0.577	116.2	110.8	5.4	8-5	7-6	4-4	11-8	7-3	2L
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
76ers	14	11	0.56	116.8	115.8	1	8-7	6-4	5-2	12-10	5-5	1L
Hawks	15	12	0.556	118	117.4	0.6	5-6	10-6	4-1	9-8	5-5	1W
Cavaliers	15	12	0.556	118.7	115.9	2.8	9-7	6-5	6-0	12-9	4-6	1L
Heat	14	12	0.538	120.7	117.7	3	10-4	4-8	2-3	8-7	4-6	5L
Suns	14	12	0.538	114.8	114.5	0.3	8-5	6-7	5-3	13-11	4-6	2L
Warriors	13	14	0.481	114.4	113.2	1.2	7-4	6-10	3-1	10-9	4-6	2L
Grizzlies	12	14	0.462	114.3	115.4	-1.1	6-7	6-7	4-3	11-8	7-3	1W
Bucks	11	16	0.407	113.9	117.7	-3.8	8-7	3-9	3-4	9-12	3-7	1L
Bulls	10	15	0.4	117.2	122.4	-5.2	6-6	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1L
Jazz	10	15	0.4	119	126.1	-7.1	7-7	3-8	0-5	6-11	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	10	16	0.385	118.2	121.9	-3.7	4-6	6-10	3-3	8-11	3-7	1W
Mavericks	10	17	0.37	112.9	116.8	-3.9	7-9	3-8	2-5	5-12	5-5	1L
Hornets	8	18	0.308	114.8	118.4	-3.6	5-8	3-10	1-4	7-12	4-6	1W
Nets	7	18	0.28	110.2	115.9	-5.7	3-10	4-8	1-7	6-13	4-6	1W
Pacers	6	20	0.231	110.2	118.3	-8.1	5-9	1-11	2-5	4-11	4-6	2L
Clippers	6	20	0.231	111.3	116.8	-5.5	3-8	3-12	1-4	4-13	1-9	4L
Kings	6	20	0.231	110.8	122.4	-11.6	3-8	3-12	1-3	4-17	3-7	3L
Pelicans	5	22	0.185	114.2	122.8	-8.6	3-12	2-10	1-6	2-19	3-7	2W
Wizards	4	20	0.167	112.8	126.7	-13.9	2-9	2-11	1-3	3-16	3-7	1W

• 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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