Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

At 10:00 ET, the Clippers (-145) will host the Nuggets (+122) in a Western Conference matchup. Denver is currently favored by 3 points, and the over/under line is set at 222.5.

This game will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood and can be seen on ALT.

DENVER NUGGETS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Denver Nuggets -3

This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.

WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 122-96 in favor of the Nuggets.
• Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.
• From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and knocking down 11 threes.

Can Denver Grab a Win on the Road?

The Nuggets improved to 10-7 on the season with a 122-103 win over the Jazz on Wednesday. Denver, favored by 10.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 225, just under the 228.5-point line.

Denver took control with a 13-0 run, turning a 59-53 deficit into a 66-59 lead. They dominated the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring Utah 66-41, and entered the 4th quarter with a 100-76 lead.

Nikola Jokić’s 30-point, 10-rebound performance propelled the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz, as he shot 68.4% from the field and added 7 assists. Jokić scored 19 of his points in the opening quarter, while Jamal Murray contributed 22 points and 8 assists, scoring 10 points in the 3rd quarter.

Michael Porter Jr. added 19 points, with 10 coming in the 3rd, and Christian Braun chipped in 18 points. The Nuggets shot 54.8% from the field, hitting 11 threes at a 33.3% clip.

After a rough 1st quarter where they gave up 35 points, the Nuggets tightened up defensively, allowing just 18 points in the 2nd quarter to help secure a win over the Jazz. Denver also held Utah to 23 points in the 3rd quarter, finishing with 103 points allowed on 42% shooting.

The Nuggets struggled to defend the three, as the Jazz hit 16 threes at a 37% clip. Denver also gave up 21 offensive rebounds but came up with 10 steals and 8 blocks.

Can the Clippers Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

The Clippers dropped to 12-9 on the season after a narrow 93-92 road loss to the Timberwolves on Friday. Despite being +6.5 point underdogs, L.A. kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 185 fell well short of the 212.5 O/U line.

L.A. went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 87-82 to 97-82. They outscored Minnesota 24-21 in the 4th quarter but couldn’t complete the comeback after trailing 72-68 going into the final period.

In their 93-92 loss to the Timberwolves, the Clippers struggled offensively, shooting 42.9% from the field and hitting just 32.3% of their threes, making 10 from deep. James Harden led the way with 20 points, 11 assists, and 6 rebounds, though he shot only 35% from the floor.

Kevin Porter Jr. added 17 points, shooting 60%, while Ivica Zubac contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds, hitting 88.9% of his shots. Harden scored 8 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Porter added 7 in the 4th.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Clippers couldn’t pull off the win, allowing 93 points to the Timberwolves. They gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 19 points. In the 4th, they allowed 21 points. Overall, they held Minnesota to 41% shooting.

The Clippers struggled to contain the Timberwolves from beyond the arc, giving up 15 threes on 38% shooting. They also sent Minnesota to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Clippers finished with 31 defensive rebounds, allowed 11 offensive boards, and recorded 17 steals and 3 blocks.