LA Clippers
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  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
Clippers Set to Deliver Victory

LA Clippers (50-32, 20-21 Away) play Denver Nuggets (50-32, 26-15 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round game at Ball Arena. The Nuggets lead the series 1-0.

We like the look of -118 when it comes to the visiting team. Our betting prediction is that the Clippers will overcome the Nuggets with something to spare.

Nuggets Overtime Win in Previous H2H

LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets locked horns at Ball Arena two days ago, with the Nuggets triumphing 112-110 (OT).

Nikola Jokic registered 29 points and 12 assists for the Nuggets, while Aaron Gordon had 25 points and Jamal Murray 21. For the Clippers, James Harden racked up 32 points and 11 assists, Kawhi Leonard had 22 points, with Ivica Zubac managing 21 points and 13 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Clippers. On the head-to-head front, it has been 6 wins out of 10.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Clippers logo 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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LA Clippers – Last 10 Games

8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Clippers are averaging 117.2 points, 43.0 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 8.9 steals and 3.4 blocks while shooting 51.4% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 107.2 points and 37.9 rebounds per matchup.

James Harden is averaging 25.5 points, 9.5 assists and 2.7 (37.5%) 3-pointers made, while Ivica Zubac averages 13.8 rebounds.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 120.4 points, 46.8 rebounds, 30.6 assists, 7.6 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 50.5% from the field and 75.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 115.2 points and 43.2 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.4 points, 10.5 rebounds and 9.1 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. has an average of 2.2 (44.9%) 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

Back the road team to get the better of Nuggets in this NBA showdown. You can get -118 on the Moneyline for this pick and we think it’s value.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each franchise. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our NBA picks.

Key Clippers vs Nuggets stats:

  • Clippers have won 8 of their last 10 games.
  • Clippers have won 16 of their last 20 games.
  • Nuggets have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Clippers Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Those who are looking for more value when backing the Clippers should consider the spread. Place a wager on them to cover the line that makes the most appeal at the odds.

Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: James Harden Over 23.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

James Harden (Clippers) has averaged 29.6 points in the past 5 games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -105 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

Latest James Harden Player Prop Odds

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Nikola Jokic Over 8.5 Assists -141 BetMGM logo

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has had Over 8.5 assists in 4 straight home 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 -141.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Clippers
Totals Over 218
Player Points James Harden Over 23.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Clippers on the moneyline, Over 218 and James Harden (Clippers) to score Over 23.5 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 112 - 109 Nuggets logo Nuggets

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Clippers to win by a 112-109 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.

Tight Affair in the Eyes of the Books

There’s the opportunity to back Denver Nuggets at -108 on the Moneyline although LA Clippers are priced up at betting odds of -110. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading NBA sportsbooks give the visiting team a 52% chance of success.

The spread currently stands at 1 and the total points line is 218. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 218 selection is available to back at -110.

If you’re wagering on basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the huge selection of game lines and team props. There’s a chance to bet pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Nikola Jokic is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -115 to score Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at the same odds.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 27.5
-115
Under 27.5
-115
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 24.5
-109
Under 24.5
-122
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James Harden (Clippers)
Over 23.5
-105
Under 23.5
-127
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 19.5
-120
Under 19.5
-110
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Player Assists
James Harden (Clippers)
Over 9.5
-110
Under 9.5
-120
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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
-104
Under 5.5
-128
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 3.5
+114
Under 3.5
-152
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 12.5
+104
Under 12.5
-137
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Ivica Zubac (Clippers)
Over 12.5
-115
Under 12.5
-115
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 6.5
-103
Under 6.5
-132
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James Harden (Clippers)
Over 5.5
+102
Under 5.5
-135
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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
  • 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

LA Clippers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 6 40.02 124 51 20.7 8.5 2.5 5.5 1.0 1.2
Kawhi Leonard 6 38.58 153 31 25.5 5.2 2.2 8.0 0.5 1.3
Ivica Zubac 6 37.4 112 14 18.7 2.3 - 9.5 1.2 0.7

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 6 42.23 144 39 24.0 6.5 3.2 5.3 0.8 1.5
Nikola Jokic 6 41.27 152 63 25.3 10.5 2.2 11.8 0.8 2.2
Christian Braun 6 39.57 67 13 11.2 2.2 0.8 6.2 0.5 1.2

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

01 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 105-111 Clippers
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Clippers 115-131 Nuggets
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 101-99 Clippers
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 83-117 Clippers
21 Apr NBA Playoffs
Clippers 105-102 Nuggets
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Clippers 110-112 Nuggets
13 Apr NBA
Clippers 124-119 Warriors
11 Apr NBA
Clippers 101-100 Kings
09 Apr NBA
Rockets 117-134 Clippers
08 Apr NBA
Spurs 117-122 Clippers

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

01 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 105-111 Clippers
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Clippers 115-131 Nuggets
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 101-99 Clippers
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 83-117 Clippers
21 Apr NBA Playoffs
Clippers 105-102 Nuggets
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Clippers 110-112 Nuggets
13 Apr NBA
Nuggets 126-111 Rockets
11 Apr NBA
Grizzlies 109-117 Nuggets
09 Apr NBA
Nuggets 124-116 Kings
06 Apr NBA
Pacers 125-120 Nuggets

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

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