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	41	27	0.603	120.7	116.7	4	18-13	23-14	6-5	25-15	5-5	1L
Clippers	34	34	0.5	113.5	112.7	0.8	19-15	15-19	8-6	21-21	7-3	2L

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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.

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Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

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

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -4 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -4 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +4 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 232.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 234.80 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 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.20 pts and allowed 115.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.70 pts and allowed 116.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 217.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 224.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 225.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 225.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.00 pts and allowed 107.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.50 pts and allowed 109.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.60 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 23.30 (78.45%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 34.60
• Assists: 27.20
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 6.70
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 18.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.10 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.80 (79.72%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.9, Offensive 9.40, Defensive 31.50
• Assists: 26.20
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 10.40
• Personal Fouls: 19.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.90 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.00 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.20 (76.8%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.4, Offensive 9.30, Defensive 32.10
• Assists: 23.70
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 14.20
• Personal Fouls: 17.70

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.60 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.50 (86.28%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.7, Offensive 8.80, Defensive 32.90
• Assists: 23.40
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 16.50

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
Celtics	45	23	0.662	114.3	107.1	7.2	23-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	2W
Knicks	45	25	0.643	117.1	110.6	6.5	25-9	20-16	11-3	29-15	7-3	4W
Raptors	38	29	0.567	113.6	111.9	1.7	19-16	19-13	4-10	28-16	4-6	2W
76ers	37	31	0.544	115.6	116	-0.4	20-16	17-15	9-7	22-23	5-5	2W
Nets	17	51	0.25	106.6	115.6	-9	9-24	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	49	19	0.721	117.4	109.9	7.5	26-8	23-11	10-4	33-11	5-5	1W
Cavaliers	42	27	0.609	119.1	114.9	4.2	22-13	20-14	9-5	27-17	5-5	1W
Bulls	28	40	0.412	116	120	-4	17-18	11-22	4-10	17-26	4-6	1W
Bucks	28	40	0.412	111.3	116.2	-4.9	16-19	12-21	9-6	20-27	2-8	1L
Pacers	15	54	0.217	111.2	120.1	-8.9	10-24	5-30	3-10	11-33	0-10	14L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	38	30	0.559	115.5	114.2	1.3	22-13	16-17	9-6	24-20	7-3	2L
Heat	38	31	0.551	120.2	116.9	3.3	23-12	15-19	7-7	22-20	7-3	2L
Hawks	37	31	0.544	117.8	116.6	1.2	19-16	18-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	10W
Hornets	35	34	0.507	115.8	112.2	3.6	15-17	20-17	10-5	21-22	7-3	1W
Wizards	16	52	0.235	112.8	123.8	-11	11-24	5-28	2-12	11-32	0-10	13L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	54	15	0.783	118.4	107.7	10.7	29-7	25-8	11-3	37-9	9-1	9W
Timberwolves	42	27	0.609	118.4	115	3.4	23-12	19-15	8-6	26-20	6-4	1W
Nuggets	41	27	0.603	120.7	116.7	4	18-13	23-14	6-5	25-15	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	33	36	0.478	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	15-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	1W
Jazz	20	48	0.294	117.3	124.9	-7.6	12-22	8-26	1-11	11-32	2-8	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	43	25	0.632	116.3	114.9	1.4	23-12	20-13	8-7	29-16	9-1	6W
Suns	39	30	0.565	112.4	111.4	1	22-13	17-17	10-6	25-19	6-4	3L
Clippers	34	34	0.5	113.5	112.7	0.8	19-15	15-19	8-6	21-21	7-3	2L
Warriors	33	35	0.485	115.3	114.4	0.9	19-15	14-20	6-6	22-22	3-7	1W
Kings	18	51	0.261	110.8	120.6	-9.8	12-23	6-28	3-10	12-34	5-5	2W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	50	18	0.735	118.8	111.8	7	26-7	24-11	11-3	29-14	8-2	2W
Rockets	41	26	0.612	113.8	109.8	4	23-9	18-17	7-6	23-20	5-5	1L
Grizzlies	23	44	0.343	115.6	118.6	-3	12-20	11-24	6-7	18-27	2-8	8L
Pelicans	23	46	0.333	115.6	119.7	-4.1	14-21	9-25	7-8	14-30	6-4	1W
Mavericks	23	46	0.333	113.2	118.2	-5	14-20	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	49	19	0.721	117.4	109.9	7.5	26-8	23-11	10-4	33-11	5-5	1W
Celtics	45	23	0.662	114.3	107.1	7.2	23-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	2W
Knicks	45	25	0.643	117.1	110.6	6.5	25-9	20-16	11-3	29-15	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	42	27	0.609	119.1	114.9	4.2	22-13	20-14	9-5	27-17	5-5	1W
Magic	38	30	0.559	115.5	114.2	1.3	22-13	16-17	9-6	24-20	7-3	2L
Raptors	38	29	0.567	113.6	111.9	1.7	19-16	19-13	4-10	28-16	4-6	2W
Heat	38	31	0.551	120.2	116.9	3.3	23-12	15-19	7-7	22-20	7-3	2L
Hawks	37	31	0.544	117.8	116.6	1.2	19-16	18-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	10W
76ers	37	31	0.544	115.6	116	-0.4	20-16	17-15	9-7	22-23	5-5	2W
Hornets	35	34	0.507	115.8	112.2	3.6	15-17	20-17	10-5	21-22	7-3	1W
Bucks	28	40	0.412	111.3	116.2	-4.9	16-19	12-21	9-6	20-27	2-8	1L
Bulls	28	40	0.412	116	120	-4	17-18	11-22	4-10	17-26	4-6	1W
Nets	17	51	0.25	106.6	115.6	-9	9-24	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	4L
Wizards	16	52	0.235	112.8	123.8	-11	11-24	5-28	2-12	11-32	0-10	13L
Pacers	15	54	0.217	111.2	120.1	-8.9	10-24	5-30	3-10	11-33	0-10	14L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	54	15	0.783	118.4	107.7	10.7	29-7	25-8	11-3	37-9	9-1	9W
Spurs	50	18	0.735	118.8	111.8	7	26-7	24-11	11-3	29-14	8-2	2W
Lakers	43	25	0.632	116.3	114.9	1.4	23-12	20-13	8-7	29-16	9-1	6W
Rockets	41	26	0.612	113.8	109.8	4	23-9	18-17	7-6	23-20	5-5	1L
Timberwolves	42	27	0.609	118.4	115	3.4	23-12	19-15	8-6	26-20	6-4	1W
Nuggets	41	27	0.603	120.7	116.7	4	18-13	23-14	6-5	25-15	5-5	1L
Suns	39	30	0.565	112.4	111.4	1	22-13	17-17	10-6	25-19	6-4	3L
Clippers	34	34	0.5	113.5	112.7	0.8	19-15	15-19	8-6	21-21	7-3	2L
Warriors	33	35	0.485	115.3	114.4	0.9	19-15	14-20	6-6	22-22	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	33	36	0.478	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	15-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	1W
Grizzlies	23	44	0.343	115.6	118.6	-3	12-20	11-24	6-7	18-27	2-8	8L
Pelicans	23	46	0.333	115.6	119.7	-4.1	14-21	9-25	7-8	14-30	6-4	1W
Mavericks	23	46	0.333	113.2	118.2	-5	14-20	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	1L
Jazz	20	48	0.294	117.3	124.9	-7.6	12-22	8-26	1-11	11-32	2-8	3L
Kings	18	51	0.261	110.8	120.6	-9.8	12-23	6-28	3-10	12-34	5-5	2W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	54	15	0.783	118.4	107.7	10.7	29-7	25-8	11-3	37-9	9-1	9W
Spurs	50	18	0.735	118.8	111.8	7	26-7	24-11	11-3	29-14	8-2	2W
Pistons	49	19	0.721	117.4	109.9	7.5	26-8	23-11	10-4	33-11	5-5	1W
Celtics	45	23	0.662	114.3	107.1	7.2	23-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	2W
Knicks	45	25	0.643	117.1	110.6	6.5	25-9	20-16	11-3	29-15	7-3	4W
Lakers	43	25	0.632	116.3	114.9	1.4	23-12	20-13	8-7	29-16	9-1	6W
Rockets	41	26	0.612	113.8	109.8	4	23-9	18-17	7-6	23-20	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	42	27	0.609	119.1	114.9	4.2	22-13	20-14	9-5	27-17	5-5	1W
Timberwolves	42	27	0.609	118.4	115	3.4	23-12	19-15	8-6	26-20	6-4	1W
Nuggets	41	27	0.603	120.7	116.7	4	18-13	23-14	6-5	25-15	5-5	1L
Raptors	38	29	0.567	113.6	111.9	1.7	19-16	19-13	4-10	28-16	4-6	2W
Suns	39	30	0.565	112.4	111.4	1	22-13	17-17	10-6	25-19	6-4	3L
Magic	38	30	0.559	115.5	114.2	1.3	22-13	16-17	9-6	24-20	7-3	2L
Heat	38	31	0.551	120.2	116.9	3.3	23-12	15-19	7-7	22-20	7-3	2L
Hawks	37	31	0.544	117.8	116.6	1.2	19-16	18-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	10W
76ers	37	31	0.544	115.6	116	-0.4	20-16	17-15	9-7	22-23	5-5	2W
Hornets	35	34	0.507	115.8	112.2	3.6	15-17	20-17	10-5	21-22	7-3	1W
Clippers	34	34	0.5	113.5	112.7	0.8	19-15	15-19	8-6	21-21	7-3	2L
Warriors	33	35	0.485	115.3	114.4	0.9	19-15	14-20	6-6	22-22	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	33	36	0.478	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	15-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	1W
Bulls	28	40	0.412	116	120	-4	17-18	11-22	4-10	17-26	4-6	1W
Bucks	28	40	0.412	111.3	116.2	-4.9	16-19	12-21	9-6	20-27	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	23	44	0.343	115.6	118.6	-3	12-20	11-24	6-7	18-27	2-8	8L
Mavericks	23	46	0.333	113.2	118.2	-5	14-20	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	23	46	0.333	115.6	119.7	-4.1	14-21	9-25	7-8	14-30	6-4	1W
Jazz	20	48	0.294	117.3	124.9	-7.6	12-22	8-26	1-11	11-32	2-8	3L
Kings	18	51	0.261	110.8	120.6	-9.8	12-23	6-28	3-10	12-34	5-5	2W
Nets	17	51	0.25	106.6	115.6	-9	9-24	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	4L
Wizards	16	52	0.235	112.8	123.8	-11	11-24	5-28	2-12	11-32	0-10	13L
Pacers	15	54	0.217	111.2	120.1	-8.9	10-24	5-30	3-10	11-33	0-10	14L

• 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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