The Denver Nuggets (40-18) will travel to Staples Center to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (39-19) Friday night. Tip-off for this Western Conference showdown is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Nuggets-Clippers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Nuggets at Clippers: Key injuries
Nuggets
- PF Noah Vonleh (ankle) questionable
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Nuggets at Clippers: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Clippers 116, Nuggets 115
Moneyline (ML)
The Clippers (-239) are moneyline favorites over the Nuggets (+190) Friday night. Denver has been hot of late, winning six of their last eight games. Meanwhile, the Clippers looked dominant in their previous two games as they finally have a healthy roster. Expect this to be a close game throughout, but for the Clippers to win at the Staples Center. PASS as there just isn’t enough value on the Clippers’ moneyline price.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Clippers (-5.5, -115) head into this game as slight favorites over the NUGGETS (+5.5, -106). Denver has fared really well against the Clippers of late, winning and covering the spread in five of their last six meetings. With Los Angeles having a full roster this time around, I expect this to be a closer contest. Take the Clippers to win, but the Nuggets to cover.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Western Conference is set at 218.5 points, which feels just about right considering how explosive these two teams can be on offense. The Clippers are averaging over 115 points per game this season, but the Nuggets have the league’s fifth-best defense as they’ve allowed just 107 points per game. Expect this game to hover around 220 points, which should enable the OVER 218.5 (-110) to hit in Los Angeles.
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