LA Clippers
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
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  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
The Total Line Could Be Too Low

No. 5 LA Clippers (50-32, 20-21 Away) take on No. 4 Denver Nuggets (50-32, 26-15 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round game at Ball Arena.

The total line of 224 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -114. We can see the Clippers and the Nuggets combining to go bigger.

126-103 Win for Nuggets in Pair’s Last Meeting

LA Clippers have won their previous eight games. A 124-119 (OT) triumph recently occurred on the road at Chase Center when playing Golden State Warriors. James Harden scored 37 points, with Kawhi Leonard getting 33 and Ivica Zubac 22.

Denver Nuggets have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was on the road where Houston Rockets were beaten 126-111 at Toyota Center. On the points front, Michael Porter Jr. recorded 19, Nikola Jokic 18 and Aaron Gordon 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets have beaten the Clippers in their last two meetings, winning by 120-98 and 126-103 scorelines. Both matchups were played at Ball Arena. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Nuggets victories.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Clippers logo Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
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LA Clippers – Last 10 Games

The Clippers have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.4 points, 43.4 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 9.3 steals and 3.2 blocks while shooting 51.9% from the field and 81.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 106.0 points and 37.7 rebounds per matchup.

James Harden is averaging 24.0 points, 9.0 assists and 2.5 (36.8%) 3-pointers made, while Ivica Zubac averages 13.7 rebounds.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 121.1 points, 47.5 rebounds, 31.6 assists, 7.0 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.9% from the field and 74.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 117.1 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.5 points, 9.6 rebounds and 7.9 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. has an average of 2.2 (38.6%) 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.

LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

We’re surprised that the total line is 224 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these NBA teams take to the court. Take the -114 and cheer on points.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers monitor the current injuries. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Clippers vs Nuggets stats:

  • The 224 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Clippers games.
  • The 224 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Clippers games.
  • The 224 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Nuggets games.
  • The 224 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Nuggets games.
  • The 224 line has been covered in the last 4 Nuggets games.

Over 224 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Jokic Over 27.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has averaged 38.75 points in the past 4 home games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -120 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds


James Harden Over 9.5 Assists +107 BetMGM logo

James Harden (Clippers) finished with Over 9.5 assists in 5 straight 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 +107.

Latest James Harden Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 224
Spread Clippers +2.5
Player Points Nikola Jokic Over 27.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 224, followed by Clippers +2.5 on the spread and Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) to score Over 27.5 points.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Clippers Clippers logo 115 - 114 Nuggets logo Nuggets

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 115-114 win for the Clippers. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

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LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets 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.

Books Think Nuggets Likeliest to Win

The sportsbooks have Denver Nuggets at -143 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 59% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that LA Clippers are least likely to win at +120.

The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 225. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. The Over 225 selection is available to back at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Nikola Jokic is available at -123 to rack up Over 27.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -108 is available.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 27.5
-123
Under 27.5
-108
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 25.5
-112
Under 25.5
-120
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James Harden (Clippers)
Over 22.5
-108
Under 22.5
-123
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 19.5
-114
Under 19.5
-118
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Player Assists
James Harden (Clippers)
Over 9.5
+105
Under 9.5
-139
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Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 8.5
-147
Under 8.5
+110
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
+108
Under 5.5
-143
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 3.5
+116
Under 3.5
-154
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 12.5
-127
Under 12.5
-105
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Ivica Zubac (Clippers)
Over 12.5
-125
Under 12.5
-108
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Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)
Over 7.5
+107
Under 7.5
-143
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 6.5
-122
Under 6.5
-109
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Stats
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

LA Clippers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 43 35.47 1093 349 25.4 8.1 3.0 4.8 0.3 1.3
Kawhi Leonard 33 33.09 920 114 27.9 3.5 2.9 6.2 0.6 2.1
Ivica Zubac 40 30.81 584 91 14.6 2.3 - 10.9 0.9 0.4

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 43 35.46 1115 316 25.9 7.3 3.3 4.3 0.3 1.0
Nikola Jokic 32 34.56 948 351 29.6 11.0 2.1 12.1 0.8 1.4
Cameron Johnson 28 30.61 327 66 11.7 2.4 1.9 3.5 0.3 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Clippers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Seth Lundy
Injured

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
DaRon Holmes II
Injured

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup
0 Christian Braun
1 Michael Porter Jr.
15 Nikola Jokic
27 Jamal Murray
32 Aaron Gordon
LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Confirmed Lineup
1 James Harden
2 Kawhi Leonard
8 Kris Dunn
24 Norman Powell
40 Ivica Zubac

Previous LA Clippers Lineups

27 Jan NBA
Clippers 115-103 Jazz
25 Jan NBA
Nets 89-126 Clippers
22 Jan NBA
Lakers 104-112 Clippers
20 Jan NBA
Clippers 110-138 Bulls
19 Jan NBA
Clippers 110-106 Wizards
16 Jan NBA
Clippers 121-117 Raptors
14 Jan NBA
Wizards 105-119 Clippers
12 Jan NBA
Hornets 109-117 Clippers
10 Jan NBA
Clippers 98-92 Pistons
09 Jan NBA
Clippers 121-105 Nets

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

29 Jan NBA
Nets 103-107 Nuggets
27 Jan NBA
Pistons 109-107 Nuggets
23 Jan NBA
Nuggets 102-100 Bucks
22 Jan NBA
Nuggets 107-97 Wizards
20 Jan NBA
Lakers 115-107 Nuggets
18 Jan NBA
Hornets 110-87 Nuggets
17 Jan NBA
Wizards 115-121 Nuggets
14 Jan NBA
Nuggets 118-109 Mavericks
13 Jan NBA
Nuggets 122-116 Pelicans
11 Jan NBA
Bucks 104-108 Nuggets

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
76ers 43 34 0.558 116.5 116.5 0 22-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 2W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 56 21 0.727 117.5 109.6 7.9 31-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 56 21 0.727 117.5 109.6 7.9 31-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 8-2 2W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
76ers 43 34 0.558 116.5 116.5 0 22-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 2W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Pistons 56 21 0.727 117.5 109.6 7.9 31-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 8-2 2W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
76ers 43 34 0.558 116.5 116.5 0 22-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 2W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
  • 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