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Denver Nuggets at LA Clippers odds, picks and predictions

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The Denver Nuggets (53-23) meet the LA Clippers (47-28) Thursday in the nightcap of the national TNT doubleheader. Tip-off at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Nuggets lead 2-1

The Clippers are 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in the 3-head-to-head meetings and the Under cashed in all 3. They last met Dec. 6 with the Clippers 111-102 at home and covering as 1.5-point favorites.

The Nuggets have won 8 of the past 9 meetings in this series, while covering at a 6-2 ATS clip in the past 8 outings.

Denver picked up a 110-105 home win Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs, although it came nowhere near covering as a 15.5-point favorite. The Under has hit in 3 of the Nuggets’ past 4 outings.

LA is coming off a 109-95 humbling at Sacramento, and the Clips are actually under .500 in the past 13 outings, going 6-7 straight (SU). LA is 1-6 ATS in the past 7 games, and 4-12 ATS across the past 16 outings. The Under is 2-1 in the past 3 outings, but the Over is still a dominant 6-2 in the previous 8 contests.

Nuggets at Clippers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:05 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Clippers +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread: Nuggets -3.5 (-115) | Clippers +3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Clippers key injuries

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (knee) probable
C Nikola Jokic (hip) probable
G Jamal Murray (knee) out

Clippers

F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 111, Clippers 105

Moneyline

The Nuggets (-175) are moderate favorites in this Western Conference marquee matchup. While Murray is sidelined for the defending champs, the Clippers (+145) continue to be without Leonard, which is a huge absence.

Look for Denver to maintain its mastery in the series with a solid win on the road. The Nuggets are 7-1 SU in the past 8 on the road, including a win at Crypto.com Arena against the Lakers March 2.

Unless you don’t want to lay the 3.5 points with the spread (below), a ML bet on Denver (-175) is a reasonable wager.

Against the spread

The NUGGETS -3.5 (-115) are worth a look laying the 2 buckets on the road. Denver is just 1-3 ATS in the past 4 games, and 3-6 ATS in the past 9 outings. However, on the road, it is a respectable 5-3 ATS in the past 8 outings.

The Clippers +3.5 (-105) are a different team without their leading scorer, Leonard, missing his 23.7 points per game (PPG), as well as his ability to clean the glass, as he has 6.1 rebounds per game (RPG), too.

Over/Under

UNDER 221.5 (-110) is worth a look in this late-window TNT game.

The Under cashed in Sacto on Tuesday, as the Clippers mustered just 95 points without Kawhi on the floor. The Under is 2-1 in the past 3 games after a 5-0 run to the Over, and the total is likely to trend low as long as Leonard is in street clothes, especially against teams with a decent defense.

Denver allows just 109.8 PPG to rank 6th in the NBA, according to covers.com, and it allows teams to hit just 46.4% from the field, and 35.7% from behind the 3-point line, ranking top-10 in both categories.

The Under is on a 3-1 run for the Nuggets in the past 4 games, and Denver has allowed 105 or fewer points in 4 of the past 5 outings.

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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Denver Nuggets (28-13) take on the Los Angeles Clippers (22-21) on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Nuggets handily defeated the Phoenix Suns 126-97 Wednesday to cover as 14.5-point home favorites. Denver is on a 4-game win streak and has won 8 of its last 10 games.

The Clippers beat the visiting Dallas Mavericks 113-101 Tuesday to cover as 1-point favorites. Los Angeles ended a 6-game losing skid with the win.

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Nuggets at Clippers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Clippers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +1.5 (-105) | Clippers -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Nuggets at Clippers key injuries

Nuggets

F Bruce Brown (calf) probable
C Nikola Jokic (wrist) questionable
G Jamal Murray (ankle) probable

Clippers

F Paul George (hamstring) out
G Luke Kennard (calf) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Nuggets at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 114, Clippers 109

Moneyline

Assuming that Jokic is active for Denver on Friday, NUGGETS (+105) is my lean. The Clippers are without George again on Friday and they’ve struggled to win games recently.

Against the spread

NUGGETS +1.5 (-105) is an intriguing bet as long as Jokic is on the floor for Denver. With Jokic’s status unknown, I’d prefer to wager on the spread in this game rather than the moneyline.

The Nuggets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning record while the Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. On top of that, Denver is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 road meetings against Los Angeles.

Over/Under

Regardless of who is active tonight in this game, UNDER 224.5 (-108) appears to be the ideal choice. Both of these teams are in the bottom half of the league in pace.

The Under is 28-8-1 in the last 37 meetings between these 2 teams in Los Angeles and 37-16-2 in the last 55 meetings overall.

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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets (20-18) head to Crypto.com Arena Tuesday for a 10:30 p.m. ET game versus the Los Angeles Clippers (20-21). Below, we look at the Nuggets vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Denver has won back-to-back games against the Sacramento Kings 121-111 Friday and at the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-95 Sunday.

The Nuggets are 4-2 straight-up (SU), 3-3 ATS and 2-4 O/U over the last two weeks with the 10th-best non-garbage time net rating at plus-4.1 points per 100 possessions, according to CleaningTheGlass.com.

L.A. snapped a three-game losing skid by rolling the Atlanta Hawks 106-93 at home Sunday afternoon as a 4-point favorite.

The Clippers are 3-4 SU, 3-4 ATS and 4-3 O/U in the last 14 days with the 21st-ranked non-garbage time net rating at minus-4.6 points per 100 possessions, per CTG.

The Nuggets squeaked past the Clippers 103-100 Dec. 26 as 4-point favorites. Denver big Nikola Jokic had an off-shooting night versus L.A. but put up 26 points with 22 rebounds and 8 assists.

Nuggets at Clippers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:12 p.m. ET.

Money line: Nuggets -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Clippers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -3.5 (-107) | Clippers +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Nuggets at Clippers key injuries

Nuggets

SG Will Barton (health and safety protocols) out

Clippers

SG Paul George (elbow) out
SG Luke Kennard (health and safety protocols) out

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Nuggets at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 108, Clippers 101

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” to the Nuggets (-155) because I’m confident enough in Denver to just lay the points and don’t want to pay the extra vig for the money line.

However, I’d BET 1 unit on the NUGGETS (-135) FIRST-HALF WINNER. Over the last three games, Denver has a plus-7.7 first-half scoring margin while L.A. has a minus-6.7 first-half scoring margin.

But, the Nuggets have given games back in the second half recently. Denver has a minus-6.7 third-quarter scoring margin over the past three games while L.A. has a plus-4.7 third-quarter scoring margin during that span.

The Clippers outscored the Nuggets 28-15 in Denver’s 3-point victory over L.A. earlier this season, which was the only reason the Nuggets didn’t cover the spread in that game.

The NUGGETS (-135) FIRST-HALF WINNER is my favorite wager here.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the NUGGETS -3.5 (-107) because of Denver’s aforementioned third-quarter struggles.

The Nuggets are trending in a much better direction, mostly due to the Clippers’ injury woes and Denver has owned the L.A. in recent seasons.

Not only did Denver eliminate L.A. from the playoffs two seasons ago, but the Nuggets have beaten the Clippers in three straight meetings, all three in L.A., and covered in two of those games.

This is also just a bad spot for the Clippers who are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 outings following a SU win and 1-4 ATS in their last five versus a team with a winning record.

Over/Under

PASS with a heavy “lean” to the Under 213.5 (-115) because the Nuggets-Clippers look-ahead total was 218 so we’d be getting to the party too late on the Under.

Although the Over has become more popular now (according to Pregame.com) so perhaps there’s still some value in Under 213.5 (-110). Either way, I’m PASSING ON THE TOTAL.

For what it’s worth, Denver has gone Under the total in five of its last six road games and L.A. has the fourth-best adjusted defensive rating in the NBA (per CTG).

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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Denver Nuggets (15-16) open a short two-game road trip Sunday night against the Los Angeles Clippers (17-15). Tip-off is 9 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena. Below, we look at the Nuggets vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Nuggets have lost two games in a row, most recently a 115-107 defeat to the Charlotte Hornets. C Nikola Jokic was fantastic with 29 points and 21 rebounds, but nobody else scored more than 12, while F Kelly Oubre led four players who scored at least 15 points with 23.

The Clippers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 105-89 Wednesday night win over the Sacramento Kings. The Clippers shot 51.2% from the field and held the Kings to 40% shooting on the night. G Eric Bledsoe led the Clippers with 19 points and added eight rebounds and seven assists. F Paul George will be out the next three to four weeks with a torn ligament in his elbow.

Nuggets at Clippers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Nuggets -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Clippers +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -3.5 (-120) | Clippers +3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 210.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Nuggets at Clippers key injuries

Nuggets

F Bol Bol (health and safety protocols) out
G P.J. Dozier (knee) out
F Aaron Gordon (hamstring) probable
F JaMychal Green (knee) probable
G Jamal Murray (knee) out
F Michael Porter Jr. (back, health and safety protocols) out

Clippers

F Paul George (elbow) out
C Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) out
G Reggie Jackson (health and safety protocols) out
G Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
F Marcus Morris (health and safety protocols) out

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Nuggets at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 107, Clippers 101

Money line

This is only the sixth time all season that the Nuggets are favored on the road. They are only 7-10 on the road.

The Clippers will be without their two biggest stars and best players with both Leonard out and now George out.

Take the NUGGETS (-175).

Against the spread

The Nuggets are 13-18 ATS on the season and have failed to cover the spread in their last two games and in three of four.

The Clippers covered the spread against the Kings but failed to do so in the previous three and are only one game better than the Nuggets at 14-18 ATS. They are 1-1 ATS as home underdogs.

However, without George, this Clippers team is woefully shorthanded in the frontcourt, especially missing Morris as well.

Take the NUGGETS -3.5 (-120).

Over/Under

Only two of the Clippers’ last nine games have gone Over the projected total. They are 13-19 O/U on the season.

The Nuggets’ last two games stayed Under the projected total, but their previous six games all hit the Over.

The problem is that the Clippers have little firepower offensively, and they still are fairly tough defensively.

Take UNDER 210.5 (-107).

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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Denver Nuggets (42-21) drop by Staples Center Saturday for their regular-season rubber match against the Los Angeles Clippers (43-21). Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Nuggets-Clippers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Denver has won four straight games and eight of its last nine games but is only 4-5 against the spread (ATS) in those contests.

The Nuggets are still in contention for home-court advantage throughout the postseason, as they are just 3 games back of the Western Conference’s first-place Utah Jazz with nine games remaining.

L.A., is a half-game in front of Denver despite dealing with injury issues all season. The Clippers lost two straight games following a four-game winning streak and are just 2-4 ATS over the past two weeks.

These teams split their first two regular-season meetings with the road team winning and covering each game. This is a budding rivalry since the Nuggets came back from a 3-1 series deficit to stun the Clippers in last season’s Western Conference Semifinals.

Nuggets at Clippers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:20 a.m. ET.

Money line: Nuggets +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Clippers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Nuggets +4.5 (-110) | Clippers -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Nuggets at Clippers: Key injuries

Nuggets

PG Jamal Murray (knee) out
SG Will Barton (hamstring) out
PG Monte Morris (hamstring) out

Clippers

SF Kawhi Leonard (foot) questionable
PG Patrick Beverley (hand) out
PF Serge Ibaka (back) out

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Nuggets at Clippers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nuggets 113, Clippers 108

Money line (ML)

Slight “LEAN” to the NUGGETS (+155) because Leonard’s game status is still up in the air and each team is in the top-5 of net rating but Denver has played better against quality competition than L.A.

According to CleaningTheGlass.com, the Nuggets are 10-8 with the fifth-best net points per 100 possessions and the fourth-best ATS margin vs. teams in the top-10 of net rating. The Clippers are 10-10 with the sixth-best net points per 100 possessions and the 19th-best ATS margin in those spots

Also, according to CleaningTheGlass.com, the Nuggets attempt the ninth-highest volume of mid-range field goals and the Clippers are 19th in defensive field-goal percentage on mid-range attempts.

Furthermore, L.A., is the top 3-point shooting team in the Association but Denver is ninth in defensive 3-point percentage.

If Leonard plays, I’m for sure passing on Denver’s money line, but at the moment, I’ll sprinkle on the NUGGETS (+155).

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Against the spread (ATS)

BET NUGGETS +4.5 (-110) for 1 unit for the aforementioned reasons and because Denver is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings with L.A., going back to last season’s playoffs.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 222.5 (-105) for one-third of a unit because both teams are in the bottom-5 of pace, the Under is 10-1 in Denver’s last 11 road games and 4-0 in L.A.’s last four overall.

I wouldn’t bet the Under too hard in Nuggets-Clippers, however, because Denver is sixth in effective field-goal percentage and L.A., is third.

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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Denver Nuggets (29-18) are on the road Thursday night to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (32-17). Tip-off is at 10:10 p.m. ET at the Staples Center. Below, we analyze the Nuggets-Clippers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

This will be the second time this season the two teams play. The Clippers picked up a 121-108 win Dec. 25th. Both teams are in line to make the playoffs, as L.A. sits in third place in the Western Conference and Denver is in fifth place, three games behind them.

The Clippers have the fifth-highest home winning percentage in the league and, despite losing Tuesday night, have won six of their last seven games. They are at home for their next six contests.

Only the Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz have more road wins than the Nuggets’ 15 this season. Overall, Denver has a three-game winning streak and is 12-3 in its last 15 games.

Nuggets at Clippers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 12:40 p.m. ET.

Money line: Nuggets -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Clippers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread/ATS: Nuggets -1.5 (-115) | Clippers +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 218.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Nuggets at Clippers: Key injuries

Nuggets

G Monte Morris (quad) out

Clippers

G Patrick Beverley (knee) out
F Paul George (foot) out
F Serge Ibaka (back) out
F Marcus Morris (calf) questionable
G Rajon Rondo (abductor) out

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Nuggets at Clippers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Clippers 121, Nuggets 117

Money line (ML)

The Clippers have not lost consecutive home games since losing two in a row February 5th and 7th. They lost Tuesday 103-96 to the Orlando Magic so expect a bounce-back game, even without George in the lineup. This is only the ninth game all season they are underdogs and fifth time they are home dogs. They won three of the four games they were home underdogs. Take the CLIPPERS +105.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Clippers also have the seventh-best cover percentage in the league, covering the spread in 57.1% of their games. Denver is 23-24 ATS this season. They are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games. They are 11-7 ATS as road favorites. But expecting the Clippers to get straight-up win, you should go with the home dogs. Take the CLIPPERS +1.5 (-105).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Nuggets and Clippers respectively have the fifth- and sixth-highest Over percentages in the league — Denver at 59.6% and L.A. at 58.3%. Their first matchup this season went Over the 226.5-point total with 229. Four of the last six for the Clipper have gone Over while Denver is 5-4 O/U in its last nine games. Take OVER 218.5 POINTS (-105).

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