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Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (14-10) and Portland Trail Blazers (8-18) meet Thursday at Moda Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Nuggets won 4-0 in 2023-24, but Trail Blazers were 3-1 against the spread (ATS) and the Over was 3-1

The Nuggets edged the Sacramento Kings 130-129 as a 1.5-point underdog on the road last time out Monday as the Over (237.5) cashed. The Nuggets have won 3 in a row, while also covering 3 straight. The cover streak is the longest of the season, while the win streak is the longest since a 5-game win streak Nov. 2-10.

The Trail Blazers lost 116-109 at the Phoenix Suns Sunday, but Portland was able to cover as an 11-point underdog. The Blazers have dropped 6 in a row, while going 2-4 ATS, while the Over is 4-2 in those 6 outings.

Nuggets at Trail Blazers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:42 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +280 (bet $100 to win $280)
Against the spread: Nuggets -8.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers +8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Trail Blazers key injuries

Nuggets

G Christian Braun (back) questionable
F Vlatko Cancar (knee) out
F Dario Saric (ankle) out

Trail Blazers

C DeAndre Ayton (illness) questionable
F Dalano Banton (hip) questionable
G Matisse Thybulle (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 121, Trail Blazers 115

Moneyline

The Nuggets (-350) will cost you 3 and a half times your potential return, and that’s quite a bit of risk for not enough reward.

The Trail Blazers (+280) weren’t able to scratch out a win in 4 meetings last season and Portland was able to keep 2 of the previous 3 meetings within single digits.

PASS.

Against the spread

Back the TRAIL BLAZERS +8.5 (-110) catching more than 4 buckets. The Blazers covered 3 of the 4 meetings last season despite losing each of the battles straight up.

Portland has just 8 wins this season, but it has covered the past 2 games, while going a respectable 9-5 ATS in the past 14 games as an underdog.

Go lightly, though, as the Nuggets -8.5 (-110) have covered in a season-high 3 in a row. However, they’re also just 2-6 ATS in the past 8 games as a favorite.

Over/Under

OVER 235.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over is 4-2 in the past 6 games for Portland since flipping the calendar from November to December.

For Denver, the Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 outings, while the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 meetings the Portland. The total has gone high in 6 of the past 8 battles, too.

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Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (13-10) take on the Sacramento Kings (13-13) Monday. Tip-off from Golden 1 Center is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Kings won 3-1 last season

The Nuggets rebounded from an embarrassing loss to a 2-win Washington Wizards team with a pair of emphatic wins. The latest was a 120-98 shave of the LA Clippers Friday. C Nikola Jokic didn’t have to do much with a ho-hum 16 points and 7 boards. He didn’t get that memo Dec. 8 when he erupted against the Atlanta Hawks for 48 points, 14 boards and 8 dimes. G Jamal Murray returned from a short absence against the Clippers and dropped 20 points.

The Kings have won 3 straight after a 111-109 victory over the Pelicans in New Orleans Thursday, failing to cover as 7-point faves. C Domantas Sabonis had 32 boards and 20 boards, and F DeMar DeRozan had 29 points while shooting an abnormal 3-for-3 from 3-point land.

Nuggets at Kings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 2:36 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Kings -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +1.5 (-110) | Kings -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Kings key injuries

Nuggets

G Christian Braun (back) questionable
G Jamal Murray (hamstring) probable
F Dario Saric (ankle) out

Kings

G Kevin Huerter (shoulder) doubtful
F Trey Lyles (calf) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Nuggets at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 121, Kings 119

Moneyline

The Nuggets are 6-6 away from home, and the Kings are just 6-7 at home. The real question is whether or not Sacramento can match Denver from beyond the arc.

We touched on DeRozan going 3-for-3 from distance last game. Those 3 triples were a season high for a player that shoots below 30% from beyond the arc during his career. It was a bit of a one off. Denver is eighth in the league with a 38.1% mark beyond the arc, and the Kings are tied for 21st at 34.4%.

That’s the difference here and why the NUGGETS +100 take this one.

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Against the spread

Forget the spread since we’re taking the value on the ML, and take NIKOLA JOKIC OVER 1.5 3-POINTERS (-155). He has 2+ in 5 of 6 games this month, and he’s shooting 46.4% from distance during the stretch.

Over/Under

The Kings are 6-4 O/U in their last 10, and Denver is 5-4-1. The Over was 2-2 in this matchup last season with both cashes in Sacramento.

I look for a back-and-forth, high-scoring affair.

Take the OVER 237.5 (-110).

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LA Clippers at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s LA Clippers at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Clippers (14-11) take on the Denver Nuggets (12-10) Friday evening. Tip-off from Ball Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. (NBA TV) Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Clippers vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Clippers lead 2-0

The Clippers have dropped 2 straight after a 117-106 defeat to the Houston Rockets Sunday. C Ivica Zubac had 21 points and 12 boards. He’s having a breakout year with 14.8 PPG and 12.2 RPG. There is good news on the horizon, though, as F Kawhi Leonard (knee) has begun practicing for the first time time season. He will not suit up for this one, though.

The Nuggets are coming off a 141-111 roasting of the Atlanta Hawks Sunday. C Nikola Jokic had a monstrous 48 boards, 14 rebounds and 8 assists. F Michael Porter Jr. supplemented 26 points while G Jamal Murray (hamstring) was out.

Clippers at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 1:56 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clippers +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Nuggets -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +5.5 (-105) | Nuggets -5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Clippers at Nuggets key injuries

Clippers

F Derrick Jones Jr. (hamstring) out
F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
G Terance Mann (finger) out
F P.J. Tucker (personal) out

Nuggets

G Jamal Murray (hamstring) questionable
F Dario Saric (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Clippers at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 111, Clippers 108

Moneyline

Murray has been limited in practice, and his status for this one is highly in question. The Nuggets are 4-1 without Murray thus far. Even without Murray, the Nuggets have enough to skate by the Clippers.

No thanks to the -275, though. I’m taking NIKOLA JOKIC OVER 1.5 3-POINTERS (-155). He’s going to try to bring Zubac out to the perimeter, where he’s less comfortable, and he has gone 3-for-6 from distance in each of the last 2 games.

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Against the spread

The Clippers have won each of the first 2 matchups by 5 and 4 points thus far. Harden had 23 points and 16 dimes in the first meeting, and he had 39 and 11 in the last meeting Dec. 1. Something about this matchup puts him in the zone to step up.

That’s why I’m going CLIPPERS +5.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Nuggets push the pace at fifth in the NBA, whereas the Clippers are much more deliberate at a 24th-ranked pace. The Nuggets are 6-3-1 O/U in their last 10, and the Clips are 5-5. Against one another, the Over is just 2-7-1 in the last 10. The Under has hit in the last 2 at Ball Arena.

LEAN UNDER 226.5 (-105).

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Denver Nuggets at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Denver Nuggets at Atlanta Hawks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (11-10) and Atlanta Hawks (13-11) meet Sunday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Nuggets won 2-0 in 2023-24

The Nuggets suffered an embarrassing 122-113 loss at the Washington Wizards Saturday as an 11.5-point favorite while the total (235) pushed at most shops. It spoiled an amazing effort by Nikola Jokic, who went for 56 points on 22-of-38 shooting, while adding 16 rebounds, 8 assists and a steal with 3 triples. Russell Westbrook also had 7 points with 12 assists and 10 rebounds.

The Hawks have been red-hot lately. Atlanta won its sixth consecutive game Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 in OT, although it missed covering as a 4-point favorite as the Over (234.5) hit. Atlanta is 4-2 against the spread (ATS) during the win streak, which includes a home-and-home sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers Nov. 27-29.

Nuggets at Hawks odds

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Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Hawks -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread: Nuggets +3.5 (-105) | Hawks -3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 241.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Hawks key injuries

Nuggets

(not yet submitted – below was for Saturday’s game)

F Vlatko Cancar (knee) out
F Aaron Gordon (calf) questionable
G Jamal Murray (hamstring) questionable
F Dario Saric (ankle) questionable

Hawks

G Jalen Johnson (shoulder) questionable
G Trae Young (Achilles) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Hawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Hawks 125, Nuggets 118

Moneyline

The Hawks (-175) are just a little too expensive for a straight up bet. While the Nuggets (+145) aren’t playing very well lately, and they’re coming off an embarrassing loss in Washington, they still are very dangerous and capable of winning this one outright. It’s too much risk for not enough reward to back Atlanta straight up.

PASS.

Against the spread

The HAWKS -3.5 (-115) are worth backing at home Sunday, as the Nuggets +3.5 (-105) are reeling, and playing on no rest.

Denver has failed to cover the past 4 games, while going 3-8 ATS in the previous 11 outings dating back to Nov. 15. In addition, the Nuggets are 0-3 ATS in the past 3 tries against Eastern Conference teams, while going 1-6 ATS in 7 games this season.

Over/Under

OVER 241.5 (-110) is a super high number, so be very careful.

However, the Over is 13-5-1 for the Nuggets in the past 19 games, while going 6-0-1 in 7 meetings with Eastern Conference opponents this season.

The Hawks have scored 117 or more points in 7 of the past 8 games, and the Over is 5-3 in the span. The Over is also 4-0 in 4 home games against Western Conference foes this season.

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Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Wizards (2-18) welcome the Denver Nuggets (11-9) to Capital One Arena Saturday. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Nuggets swept 2-0 last season

The Nuggets lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-114 Thursday, closing as a 3.5-point underdog. They were led by C Nikola Jokic, who notched 27 points on 13-for-26 shooting. Denver has covered in just 3 of its last 7 games and is 7-12-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

The Wizards lost to the Dallas Mavericks 137-101 Thursday, closing as a 13.5-point underdog. They have scored 101 or fewer in 3 of their last 4 games. Washington started off the season 2-2 and has lost 16 in a row. It is 0-3 ATS in its last 3 at home and 5-14-1 ATS on the season.

Nuggets at Wizards odds

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Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Wizards +625 (bet $100 to win $625)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -14.5 (-105) | Wizards +14.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Wizards key injuries

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (calf) probable
G Jamal Murray (hamstring) questionable

Wizards

F Saddiq Bey (knee) out
G Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) out
F Kyle Kuzma (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Wizards picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 122, Wizards 106

Moneyline

PASS.

The Wizards haven’t just lost, but they’ve been destroyed in the last week of action. They shouldn’t come out on top. On the other hand, the Nuggets are far too expensive to take to win outright.

Against the spread

BET NUGGETS -14.5 (-105).

The Wizards have played atrocious basketball over the last few weeks. In their last 5 games, they have a 19-point loss to Chicago at home, a 25-point loss to the LA Clippers at home, and a 36-point loss to the Mavericks at home. Washington hasn’t even competed in most of these games and shouldn’t be expected to change that Saturday.

The Nuggets haven’t covered well over the last few weeks, but they have managed to cover in 3 of their last 5 road games. They are 2-1 ATS as a double-digit favorite as well. Couple those trends together and back NUGGETS -14.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 233.5 (-110).

The Nuggets have traded off going Over and Under in their last 7 games and are primed to go Under after topping the 232 total against the Cavaliers Thursday.

The Wizards are 2-5 O/U in their last 7 games and have scored 108 or fewer in all but one of those. They rank last in offensive rating and have struggled to consistently score.

Play UNDER 233.5 (-110).

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Denver Nuggets at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Denver Nuggets at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (11-8) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (19-3) on Thursday. Tip from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 last season

Denver has won 2 of its last 3 games after taking down the Golden State Warriors 119-115 on Tuesday, but failing to cover as a 5-point home favorite. C Nikola Jokic scored a game-high 38 points with 10 rebounds as all 5 Nuggets starters scored in double figures.

Cleveland has won back-to-back games after destroying the Washington Wizards 118-87 on Tuesday and covering as a 16-point home favorite. F Evan Mobley and G Donovan Mitchell each scored 19 points while Mobley added 10 rebounds for a double-double.

Nuggets at Cavaliers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:29 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Cavaliers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +4.5 (-110) | Cavaliers -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Cavaliers key injuries

Nuggets

F Vlatko Cancar (knee) out
F Aaron Gordon (calf) probable
C DaRon Holmes II (achilles) out

Cavaliers

G Ty Jerome (illness) questionable
G Max Strus (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 117, Nuggets 109

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Cavaliers (-185) to win on Thursday.

Against the spread

BET CAVALIERS -4.5 (-110).

Cleveland is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games and is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 home games. Jokic will present the most issues for the Cavs, however, Mobley is equipped to slow him down enough to give the Cavs a solid home win.

Denver is just 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 and has failed to cover the spread in 3 of its last 4 games.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 234.5 (-110).

This total is too high to be comfortable betting the Over.

Cleveland has hit the Under in each of its last 3 games and 4 of its last 5. It has allowed 111 or fewer points in 4 of its last 6 contests while scoring 115 or fewer points in 2 of its last 3 games.

Denver has hit the Under in 3 of its last 5 outings while allowing 115 or fewer points in 2 of its last 3 games.

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Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Golden State Warriors (12-7) square off against the Denver Nuggets (10-8) in the Emirates NBA Cup Tuesday evening. Tip-off from Ball Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Nuggets won 4-0 last year

The Dubs have dropped 4 straight and are really struggling to find consistency. They’ve posted 105, 101, 120 and 94 points in that stretch. The latest was a 113-105 loss at Phoenix Saturday. G Stephen Curry returned from a 2-game absence with a knee issue and posted 23 points, 7 boards and 4 assists. Curry is playing his fewest minutes since the 2019-20 season when he only played 5 games. He’s shooting the best from long range (43.4%) than he has since the 2018-19 season. However, he is averaging nearly 4 points fewer than he did last season.

The Nuggets have traded wins and losses over the last 7 games with the latest being a 126-122 loss to the LA Clippers Sunday. They were 3-point favorites in the road setback. C Nikola Jokic picked up his eighth triple-double of the season with 28 points, 14 boards and 11 assists. Jokic had a stretch of 5 straight triple-doubles in early November. Is he starting another?

Warriors at Nuggets odds

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Moneyline (ML): Warriors +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Nuggets -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread: Warriors +4.5 (-105) | Nuggets -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Warriors at Nuggets key injuries

Warriors

G Stephen Curry (knee) probable
F Draymond Green (calf) out
G De’Anthony Melton (knee) out

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (calf) probable
F Peyton Watson (adductor) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Warriors at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 118, Warriors 115

Moneyline

The Nuggets have won 7 straight matchups against the Warriors. There’s no reason they shouldn’t make it 8, as they’re at full strength. It is a little worrisome that they’re just 5-5 in their last 10 and just 5-4 at home this year, though. So, no thanks to the -190 ML.

Instead, I’d rather take a chance that Jokic is in fact stringing together a bunch of trip-dubs. NIKOLA JOKIC TRIPLE-DOUBLE (+110) is where I’m going. BetMGM has awarded most accounts with a 20% odds boost for NBA Cup action, which makes this +132.

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Against the spread

I’m going to take the ALTERNATE SPREAD WARRIORS +5.5 (-120) here. You could use the aforementioned boost to make that an even +100. I’m willing to pay for the extra point with that in mind and because the Warriors are 3-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings despite losing all of them. Denver hasn’t hit its stride yet, and this could be the time to catch it.

Over/Under

The Warriors have hit the Under in 6 of 7. The Nuggets are 4-4 O/U in their last 8. The Under has cashed in 4 of 5 meetings.

The way these teams are hit-or-miss, that’s all I need to take the UNDER 237.5 (-110).

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Denver Nuggets at LA Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Denver Nuggets at LA Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (10-7) visit the LA Clippers (12-9) Sunday with tip-off from Intuit Dome set for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Clippers lead 1-0 with 109-104 road win Oct. 26

Denver destroyed the Utah Jazz 122-103 Wednesday while covering as a 10.5-point favorite. C Nikola Jokic put up 30 points and 10 boards and was helped out by 4 teammates who also scored double-digit points. The Nuggets shot 54.8% from the field vs. Utah, much better than Utah’s 42.2% effort.

The Clippers lost 93-92 to the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday as a 6.5-point road underdog. LA forced 22 turnovers, but the Clippers failed to get rebounds as outboarded 49-39 by Minnesota. After a 5-game winning streak, the Clippers have lost 2 of their last 3 games.

Nuggets at Clippers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Clippers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -2.5 (-115) | Clippers +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Clippers key injuries

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (calf) doubtful
F Peyton Watson (hip) probable

Clippers

F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
G Norman Powell (hamstring) questionable

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Nuggets at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 107, Clippers 105

Moneyline

BET NUGGETS (-150).

Denver is 7-3 in its last 10 matchups against the Clippers and is 3-2 in its last 5 meetings with the Clippers in Los Angeles.

This is a very even matchup, and in these kind of games I normally defer to the best player, which in this case is Jokic.

Be aware that the Clippers have won each of their last 3 against Denver and have won 7 straight home games.

Against the spread

LEAN CLIPPERS +2.5 (-105).

Los Angeles has covered the spread in 2 straight games and is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 while Denver is 5-4-1 ATS in its last 10 outings. The Clippers are also 3-0 ATS in their last 3 matchups with Denver.

The Clippers have outperformed expectations so far this season and have a very good shot at covering as 2.5-point underdogs against a Denver team that by no means has things figured out.

This is a lean because a 2.5-point margin of error is very slim, especially when going against a guy like Jokic.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 223 (-110).

The Under has hit in back-to-back games for the Clippers and is 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Under has also hit in the last 3 matchups between these teams, being 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings.

LA has a very good defense, but is bad offensively and the Nuggets are the exact opposite, so expect to see a lot of sloppiness from both teams in a game where the Under is nearly a lock.

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Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (9-7) and Utah Jazz (4-13) meet Wednesday at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Nuggets lead 1-0 after 129-103 win in Denver Nov. 2 as an 11-point favorite as the Over (221) cashed

The Nuggets have won 3 in a row, and 6 of the past 8 games, in this series. Denver has also covered in the past 3 meetings, while the Over has hit in 2 of the past 3 installments.

Denver is struggling a bit, going just 2-4 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 games, while the Over has cashed in 3 of the previous 4 contests.

Utah has dropped 5 of the past 6 games, with the Jazz going just 2-3 ATS in the previous 5 contests. The Over is also 3-1 in the past 4 games for the Jazz, too.

Nuggets at Jazz odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 7:08 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Jazz +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
Against the spread: Nuggets -9.5 (-110) | Jazz +9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Jazz key injuries

Nuggets

F Vlatko Cancar (knee) out
F Aaron Gordon (calf) out

Jazz

(Not yet submitted – below was for Monday’s game)

G Jordan Clarkson (foot) questionable
C Kyle Filipowski (leg) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Jazz picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 123, Jazz 111

Moneyline

The Nuggets (-450) will set you back 4 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too risky either playing them straight up or as part of a multi-leg parlay. There is just no benefit to including Denver at this price anywhere.

PASS.

Against the spread

Play NUGGETS -9.5 (-110), although there is plenty of risk here. Denver has been rather erratic, especially lately, going just 2-4-1 ATS in the past 7 games.

However, the Jazz +9.5 (-110) are not killing it against the number, either, going 2-3 ATS in the past 5 outings. And, Utah failed to cover in a 26-point loss in the first meeting with Denver.

Over/Under

OVER 231.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games for the Jazz, while also cashing in the first meeting against the Nuggets on Nov. 2.

The total has gone high in 3 of the past 4 games for the Nuggets, too, going for 118 or more points on offense in 4 consecutive outings. Denver has allowed 119 or more points in 6 of the past 10 outings.

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New York Knicks at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Knicks at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Knicks (9-7) visit the Denver Nuggets (9-6) Monday. Tip-off from Ball Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1

New York was demolished 121-106 at the Utah Jazz Saturday as an 8.5-point favorite. The Knicks allowed Utah to shoot 50.6% from the field and 55.9% from deep while also being outrebounded 52-40. The loss ended a 4-game win streak for the Knicks.

Denver beat down the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102 Saturday while covering as a 4-point road underdog. C Nikola Jokic continued his MVP-level start to the season with 34 points and 13 rebounds in the win. The Nuggets also shot a whopping 61% from the field and won the rebounding battle 48-32.

Knicks at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at noon ET.

Moneyline (ML): Knicks +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Nuggets -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +3.5 (-110) | Nuggets -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Knicks at Nuggets key injuries

Knicks

G Miles McBride (knee) questionable
F/C Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) questionable

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (calf) out
F Peyton Watson (hip) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Knicks at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 119, Knicks 117

Moneyline

PASS.

I slightly lean towards the Nuggets to win this game, especially if Towns is out, but they’re not worth the risk of betting on as -165 favorites. I recommend passing on this bet and playing the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

LEAN KNICKS +3.5 (-110).

New York has covered the spread in 2 of its last 3 games and is 3-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

The Knicks, despite their record, are still a very good team, while Denver has some inconsistent pieces and is missing a big contributor on both sides of the ball in Gordon, so the Knicks have a good shot at covering here.

This is a lean because this bet depends heavily on the health of Towns, who has been the best player for New York this year.

Over/Under

BET OVER 232.5 (-105).

The Over has hit in 2 of Denver’s last 3 games and is 7-3 in its last 10. For New York, the Over is 2-1 in its last 3 games and 4-2 in its last 6. The Over has also hit in 2 of the last 3 meetings in Denver.

This bet is much safer if Towns is able to play, as he generates a lot of offense for New York while also being a bad defender, so he’s the perfect player to help the Over hit in any matchup.

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