The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers continue their best-of-seven Western Conference Semifinals series Saturday in the bubble outside of Orlando, Fla. Tip-off is at 9 p.m. ET. The Clippers hold a 1-0 lead in the series. We analyze the Nuggets-Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Nuggets vs. Clippers: Key injuries
Nuggets
- SG Will Barton (knee) out
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Nuggets vs. Clippers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 8:50 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Clippers 127, Nuggets 110
Moneyline (ML)
After taking the lead in the series with a convincing win in Game 1, the Clippers are heavy favorites for Game 2 at -5005, while the Nuggets are +360.
The Clippers are fully healthy and showed just how good they can be. With the return of PG Patrick Beverley to the lineup, they have their defensive heartbeat and just might be unstoppable in this series.
Although the Clippers seem like a lock for the win after blowing out the Nuggets in the series opener, a moneyline play seems unwise, as there is little upside to a bet. AVOID the moneyline.
New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Clippers returns a profit of just $2 if they win. A $10 bet on the Nuggets returns a profit of $36 with a win.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The CLIPPERS -9.5 (-110) are healthy and have blown out the Nuggets (+9.5, -110) in each of their last three matchups this year, winning by at least 13 points in all three games.
Overall, the Clippers are 11-4 ATS since play resumed in the bubble. Take the CLIPPERS -9.5 (-110).
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- Denver Nuggets rumors (HoopsHype)
- Los Angeles Clippers rumors (HoopsHype)
- HoopsHype – The latest NBA coverage
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for Game 2 is set at 222.5 points, with -110 odds on either side. The Clippers are 9-6 O/U in the bubble, and the Nuggets are 13-3 O/U. Denver will score more than it did in Game 1 but won’t be able to stop Los Angeles. Take the OVER 222.5 POINTS (-110).
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