LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2025

Nuggets to Cover the Line?

Considering the +2.5 that is available for the Nuggets, our prediction is that they will cover the spread against the Clippers. The underdogs can stay in the game and -110 is on offer.

120-98 Triumph for Nuggets in Last H2H

LA Clippers have been defeated in their previous three road games. They recently suffered a 108-106 loss against Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Norman Powell scored 25 points, with James Harden getting 22 and Ivica Zubac 17.

Denver Nuggets lost their last game, being beaten at home to Boston Celtics 118-106 at Ball Arena. On the points front, Russell Westbrook recorded 26, Julian Strawther 19 and Jamal Murray 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Ball Arena, with the Nuggets claiming the win. Beating the Clippers by a 120-98 scoreline. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Nuggets winning six times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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The Clippers have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 111.2 points, 44.3 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 9.9 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 47.6% from the field and 79.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 108.1 points and 44.7 rebounds per matchup.

Norman Powell is averaging 24.2 points and 3.1 (37.3%) 3-pointers made. Ivica Zubac averages 13.8 rebounds and James Harden 6.0 assists.

The Nuggets have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 122.7 points, 46.1 rebounds, 32.6 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 49.9% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 118.2 points and 43.9 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 8.5 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. has an average of 3.5 (48.6%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Clippers lineup: James Harden, Kris Dunn, Norman Powell, Ivica Zubac, Derrick Jones Jr..

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Russell Westbrook, DeAndre Jordan, Jamal Murray.

LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

We’re happy to get with Nuggets against the spread in this NBA contest. -110 is available that they are able to cover +2.5 and that looks more than reasonable.

We take note of any injuries affecting each franchise before going ahead with our NBA predictions. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the basketball action.

Key Clippers vs Nuggets stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Clippers in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Clippers in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Clippers in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 7 of their last 10 games against Clippers.

Nuggets +2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Nikola Jokic Over 29.5 Points -110

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has recorded an average of 36.5 points in the past 4 games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -110 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 28.5

-108

Under 28.5

-123

Assists

Over 8.5

+110

Under 8.5

-147

Rebounds

Over 11.5

-139

Under 11.5

+105

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Norman Powell Under 2.5 Assists -189

Norman Powell (Clippers) has failed to cover the 2.5 assists total in 9 of the past 10 games. Taking a stats-based approach means we can back him with confidence to fall short of the line at odds of -189.

Latest Norman Powell Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 24.5

-106

Under 24.5

-127

Assists

Over 2.5

+144

Under 2.5

-189

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-100

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Correct Score Prediction

Clippers 114 - 117 Nuggets

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Nuggets to win by a 117-114 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 above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

Sportsbooks’ favorites LA Clippers are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -196 about them triumphing means a 66% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Denver Nuggets are trading at +164.

The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 222.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to back Over 222.5, it’s -110.

If you think the Clippers can reach 20 points first, then odds of -150 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, the Nuggets are +120 to reach this total before their opponents.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on hundreds of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have so many options.

Moneyline

Clippers

-196

Nuggets

+164

Point Spread

Clippers -4.5

-114

Nuggets +4.5

-106

Total Points

Under 222.5

-110

Over 222.5

-110

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Nikola Jokic is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -108 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -123.

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 28.5

-108

Under 28.5

-123

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 24.5

-106

Under 24.5

-127

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 23.5

-109

Under 23.5

-122

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 22.5

-120

Under 22.5

-110

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 19.5

-108

Under 19.5

-123

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

-128

Under 15.5

-104

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 15.5

-115

Under 15.5

-115

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 13.5

-130

Under 13.5

-103

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

-123

Under 12.5

-108

Amir Coffey (Clippers)

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-108

Derrick Jones (Clippers)

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-115

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 7.5

+104

Under 7.5

-139

Dario Saric (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

-137

Under 6.5

+104

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 8.5

+110

Under 8.5

-147

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 8.5

+105

Under 8.5

-139

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 7.5

-123

Under 7.5

-108

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

-112

Under 6.5

-120

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 2.5

+144

Under 2.5

-189

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 2.5

-106

Under 2.5

-122

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

+103

Under 2.5

-133

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 2.5

+109

Under 2.5

-141

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 13.5

-120

Under 13.5

-112

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 11.5

-139

Under 11.5

+105

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

-118

Under 6.5

-114

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-133

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-114

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

+114

Under 4.5

-152

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

+105

Dario Saric (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-139

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-100

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 3.5

+108

Under 3.5

-143

Derrick Jones (Clippers)

Over 3.5

+104

Under 3.5

-139

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

+107

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Clippers Stats

Denver Nuggets Stats

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 222.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 224.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 205.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 205.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.80 pts and allowed 108.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.20 pts and allowed 108.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 223.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 205.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 205.5 at Home: Covered in the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.10 pts and allowed 111.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 120.20 pts and allowed 115.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.00 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.00 (76.09%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.2, Offensive 10.60, Defensive 30.60
• Assists: 26.20
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 7.90
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 18.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.40 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.80 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.80 (77.83%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.7, Offensive 8.70, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 25.10
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 9.00
• Turnovers : 12.70
• Personal Fouls: 19.90

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.90 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.40 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.10 (75%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.8, Offensive 11.10, Defensive 33.70
• Assists: 27.10
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 16.80

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 33.20 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.60 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.00 (71.97%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.8, Offensive 11.10, Defensive 36.70
• Assists: 30.60
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 7.40
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 16.50

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

4 Russell Westbrook

6 DeAndre Jordan

27 Jamal Murray

LA Clippers Confirmed Lineup

1 James Harden

8 Kris Dunn

24 Norman Powell

40 Ivica Zubac

55 Derrick Jones Jr.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• 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