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

No. 5 LA Clippers (50-32, 20-21 Away) play No. 4 Denver Nuggets (50-32, 26-15 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round matchup at Ball Arena, with the series being tied 3-3.

For a value bet, head to the Moneyline where you can back the Nuggets to get the better of the Clippers. Our game prediction is currently on offer at an attractive -118.

When LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets locked horns on Thursday night, there was a 111-105 victory at Intuit Dome for the Clippers.

James Harden had 28 points for the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Norman Powell scored 24 points. For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic recorded 25 points, Jamal Murray 21 and Aaron Gordon 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
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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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Clippers are averaging 113.8 points, 41.2 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 50.6% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 108.7 points and 39.5 rebounds per matchup.

James Harden is averaging 24.0 points, 9.3 assists and 3.0 (42.3%) 3-pointers made, while Ivica Zubac averages 11.6 rebounds.

The Nuggets have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.1 points, 44.8 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.9% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 111.8 points and 40.7 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.7 points, 12.1 rebounds and 10.7 assists, while Jamal Murray has an average of 2.1 (40.4%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Clippers lineup: James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, Ivica Zubac, Derrick Jones Jr..

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

The road team look opposable on the Moneyline, so we’re going to make Nuggets our pick for this NBA matchup. You can currently get -118 for this selection which looks value.

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Key Clippers vs Nuggets stats:

• Nuggets have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Nuggets have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.

Nuggets Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re looking for a wager at bigger odds, then the Nuggets on the Double Result lines could be a good way forward. You need them to lead at the halfway stage and then claim a win.

Our Game Prediction

Nuggets Moneyline @ -118 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Russell Westbrook Over 11.5 Points -109

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets) has covered the 11.5 points total in 5 straight home games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -109 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

Latest Russell Westbrook Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-118

Assists

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-167

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Jamal Murray Over 5.5 Assists -139

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has covered the 5.5 assists total in 4 straight games at home. We’re happy to take the -139 for this Player Assists prop bet as he is capable of a big performance against the Celtics.

Latest Jamal Murray Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

-125

Under 21.5

-106

Assists

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+110

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-127

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Correct Score Prediction

Clippers 103 - 108 Nuggets

There’s a big payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Nuggets to claim a 108-103 victory which will hopefully go close.

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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.

There are betting odds of -122 about Denver Nuggets winning, with LA Clippers currently available at +104. The hosts have a 55% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular NBA sportsbooks.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 208. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 208 selection is available to back at -108.

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Moneyline

Clippers

+104

Nuggets

-122

Point Spread

Clippers +1.5

-110

Nuggets -1.5

-110

Total Points

Under 208

-112

Over 208

-108

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Nikola Jokic is available at -108 to rack up Over 28.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -125 is available.

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 28.5

-108

Under 28.5

-125

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 24.5

-118

Under 24.5

-114

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 21.5

-125

Under 21.5

-106

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 20.5

-114

Under 20.5

-118

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 16.5

-123

Under 16.5

-108

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 16.5

-120

Under 16.5

-110

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

-105

Under 15.5

-127

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-118

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 11.5

-110

Under 11.5

-120

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 10.5

-118

Under 10.5

-114

Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers)

Over 6.5

-112

Under 6.5

-120

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

-112

Under 9.5

-120

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-135

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+110

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 4.5

+118

Under 4.5

-156

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-167

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-135

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-137

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-127

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

-120

Under 12.5

-110

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-118

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-118

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-108

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+114

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-147

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-127

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

-159

Under 4.5

+120

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-135

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Clippers Stats

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

• -6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -6 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +6 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 221.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 224.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 210.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 210.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.90 pts and allowed 106.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.90 pts and allowed 112.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 216.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 223.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 210.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 210.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 108.60 pts and allowed 107.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 110.20 pts and allowed 113.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.40 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.70 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.00 (84.94%)
• Rebounds: Total 41, Offensive 9.10, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 23.10
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 10.30
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 15.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.80 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.00 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.30 (82.24%)
• Rebounds: Total 38.2, Offensive 9.10, Defensive 29.10
• Assists: 23.30
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 10.10
• Turnovers : 16.00
• Personal Fouls: 16.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.90 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.50 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.30 (79.75%)
• Rebounds: Total 39.7, Offensive 7.60, Defensive 32.10
• Assists: 24.20
• Blocks: 4.70
• Steals: 6.40
• Turnovers : 8.70
• Personal Fouls: 18.50

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.30 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.80 (78.66%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.2, Offensive 8.10, Defensive 33.10
• Assists: 25.90
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 6.40
• Turnovers : 11.00
• Personal Fouls: 17.10

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

15 Nikola Jokic

27 Jamal Murray

32 Aaron Gordon

LA Clippers Confirmed Lineup

1 James Harden

2 Kawhi Leonard

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	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	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

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	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
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	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
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	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
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	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

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	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
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	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
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
Knicks	50	28	0.641	116.9	110.4	6.5	28-9	22-19	12-3	32-16	7-3	2W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
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	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
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	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	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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