Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Our Best Pick is Clippers Against The Spread

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 matchup at Intuit Dome. The Clippers lead the series 2-1.

We’re very excited to see the Clippers at -6 on the spread and think it’s a good number for the favorites to cover against the Nuggets at odds of 1.91.

117-83 Victory for Clippers in Last Head-to-Head

When Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers locked horns on Thursday night, the Clippers claimed a 117-83 win at Intuit Dome.

Kawhi Leonard had 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Clippers, while James Harden scored 20 points and Norman Powell 20. Nikola Jokic was able to drop 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists as part of an outstanding triple-double performance for the Nuggets.

The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Clippers winning six times.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W

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The Nuggets have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.3 points, 46.5 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.0 blocks while shooting 48.2% from the field and 75.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 116.4 points and 43.1 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 27.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 2.4 (46.2%) 3-pointers made.

The Clippers have won 9 and lost 1 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.6 points, 41.9 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 51.8% from the field and 78.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 104.3 points and 39.0 rebounds.

James Harden is averaging 24.9 points, 9.8 assists and 2.9 (39.7%) 3-pointers made, while Ivica Zubac has an average of 12.6 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.

Expert NBA Analysis

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the NBA betting lines and odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while some key stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Nuggets vs Clippers stats:

• The -6 line has been covered by Clippers in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -6 line has been covered by Clippers in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -6 line has been covered by Clippers in 2 consecutive games at home.

Nuggets vs Clippers Prediction

There’s a good opportunity to cover the spread by backing LA Clippers at -6 for this NBA matchup. We can get odds of 1.91 and this is our best pick.

The betting sites give you the chance to buy or sell points, meaning that you can select from a variety of lines. Buying means shorter prices, with selling sending the odds upwards.

Clippers -6 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

Clippers -6 @ 1.91 Watch Live Bet Now

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Player Props

Ivica Zubac Over 18.5 Points 1.97

Ivica Zubac (Clippers) has had Over 18.5 points in 4 straight games at home. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of 1.97.

Latest Ivica Zubac Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

1.97

Under 18.5

1.77

Assists

Over 2.5

1.87

Under 2.5

1.87

Rebounds

Over 12.5

1.88

Under 12.5

1.85

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Aaron Gordon Over 5.5 Rebounds 1.81

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets) has had Over 5.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Rebounds and you can get 1.81 that he goes over the line.

Latest Aaron Gordon Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

1.88

Under 15.5

1.85

Assists

Over 2.5

2.00

Under 2.5

1.76

Rebounds

Over 5.5

1.81

Under 5.5

1.93

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 103 - 113 Clippers

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Clippers can be backed speculatively to achieve a 113-103 victory.

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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Make Clippers Moneyline Favorites

LA Clippers are 1.37 favorites and that means a 73% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Denver Nuggets are the underdogs at 3.20 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 6.5, with the total points line at 211.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to back Over 211.5, it’s 1.88.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this popular league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Nuggets

3.20

Clippers

1.37

Point Spread

Nuggets +6.5

1.95

Clippers -6.5

1.87

Total Points

Under 211.5

1.94

Over 211.5

1.88

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Points

Nikola Jokic is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get 1.80 that he goes Over 27.5 points and 1.94 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 27.5

1.80

Under 27.5

1.94

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 25.5

1.88

Under 25.5

1.85

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 23.5

1.92

Under 23.5

1.82

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 20.5

1.82

Under 20.5

1.93

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 18.5

1.97

Under 18.5

1.77

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 16.5

1.81

Under 16.5

1.93

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

1.81

Under 15.5

1.96

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

1.88

Under 15.5

1.85

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 11.5

1.88

Under 11.5

1.85

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 7.5

1.97

Under 7.5

1.77

Player Assists

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

1.83

Under 9.5

1.91

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 9.5

2.08

Under 9.5

1.70

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

1.97

Under 5.5

1.77

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 3.5

1.63

Under 3.5

2.18

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 2.5

1.87

Under 2.5

1.87

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

2.00

Under 2.5

1.76

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

2.35

Under 2.5

1.55

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 2.5

2.22

Under 2.5

1.63

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 1.5

1.61

Under 1.5

2.25

Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

2.00

Under 12.5

1.76

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 12.5

1.88

Under 12.5

1.85

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 7.5

1.93

Under 7.5

1.83

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 6.5

1.92

Under 6.5

1.82

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 5.5

1.93

Under 5.5

1.81

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

1.81

Under 5.5

1.93

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

2.14

Under 5.5

1.67

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

2.18

Under 4.5

1.63

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 3.5

2.22

Under 3.5

1.63

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 2.5

1.95

Under 2.5

1.81

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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
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• 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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