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

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 game at Intuit Dome. The Nuggets lead the series 3-2.

Place a wager on the Clippers with a -6.5 spread when they play the Nuggets. We’re confident they can cover this appealing line at odds of -114.

Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers locked horns on Tuesday night, with the Nuggets triumphing 131-115 at Ball Arena.

Jamal Murray totalled 43 points for the Nuggets, while Aaron Gordon scored 23 and Russell Westbrook 21. Ivica Zubac managed 27 points for the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard had 20 points and 11 assists, with Bogdan Bogdanovic recording 18 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 112.0 points, 44.7 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.0 blocks while shooting 49.0% from the field and 76.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 112.5 points and 40.8 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.5 points, 12.6 rebounds and 10.8 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. averages 2.2 (39.3%) 3-pointers made.

The Clippers have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.2 points, 42.2 rebounds, 27.0 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 51.3% from the field and 75.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 108.6 points and 39.7 rebounds.

James Harden is averaging 24.1 points, 9.9 assists and 2.8 (41.8%) 3-pointers made, while Ivica Zubac has an average of 12.0 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

Clippers are available at odds of -114 when it comes to backing them against the spread in this NBA showdown. The -6.5 line could be covered with ease by the favorites and this looks like a value bet.

The NBA handicappers at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Nuggets vs Clippers stats:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by Clippers in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Clippers in 14 of their last 20 games at home.

Clippers -6.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 53.2% prospect of winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ivica Zubac Over 18.5 Points -105

Ivica Zubac (Clippers) has scored Over 18.5 points in 5 straight games at home. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -105 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

Latest Ivica Zubac Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

-108

Under 18.5

-123

Assists

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+106

Rebounds

Over 12.5

-100

Under 12.5

-133

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Kawhi Leonard Over 7.5 Rebounds -110

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers) has had Over 7.5 rebounds in 3 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll wager him to cover the line which is available at odds of -110.

Latest Kawhi Leonard Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 25.5

-108

Under 25.5

-123

Assists

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-159

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-110

Under 7.5

-120

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 103 - 113 Clippers

The Clippers will be chasing down a victory and a winning scoreline of 113-103 might be along the right lines. There are enormous odds available about this bet.

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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have LA Clippers as -278 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 74% likely to win. For those wanting to back Denver Nuggets, you will find +225 about the underdogs.

The spread is 6 and the total points line is currently 213. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re wanting to back Over 213, the odds are -112.

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Moneyline

Nuggets

+225

Clippers

-278

Point Spread

Nuggets +6

-105

Clippers -6

-115

Total Points

Under 213

-108

Over 213

-112

Nikola Jokic is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -120 that he scores Over 26.5 points or -110 that he goes Under.

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 26.5

-120

Under 26.5

-110

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 25.5

-108

Under 25.5

-123

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 20.5

-122

Under 20.5

-109

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 19.5

-127

Under 19.5

-105

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 18.5

-108

Under 18.5

-123

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 17.5

-112

Under 17.5

-120

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 14.5

-108

Under 14.5

-123

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

-123

Under 12.5

-108

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 11.5

-108

Under 11.5

-125

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 11.5

-100

Under 11.5

-132

Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers)

Over 7.5

-103

Under 7.5

-132

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 6.5

-109

Under 6.5

-122

Nicolas Batum (Clippers)

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-120

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

+105

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 9.5

-103

Under 9.5

-128

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-118

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-159

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+106

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-135

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-159

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

-109

Under 2.5

-122

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

+136

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

-106

Under 12.5

-127

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 12.5

-100

Under 12.5

-133

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 7.5

-110

Under 7.5

-120

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 5.5

+105

Under 5.5

-139

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-135

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-133

Under 5.5

+102

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

+114

Under 5.5

-152

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-149

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-100

Nicolas Batum (Clippers)

Over 3.5

+136

Under 3.5

-179

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-132

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

+125

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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
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L

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
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123	106.3	16.7	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.1	4.6	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123	106.3	16.7	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.1	4.6	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123	106.3	16.7	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	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	115.1	4.6	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

• 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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