Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/26/25
The Clippers (-242) are favored by 6 points over the Nuggets (+200) in this Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 212.5 points.
Denver is currently on a two-game losing streak and is 4th in the Western Conference, while the Clippers have won two straight and are 5th in the West.
DENVER NUGGETS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Denver Nuggets +6
This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 6:00 ET on Saturday, April 26th.
WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 143-136 in favor of the Nuggets.
- Our projections have Nikola Jokić finishing with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.
- From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.9% and knocking down 14 threes.
Can the Nuggets Lock in a Road Win?
Denver’s season record dropped to 50-32 after a 117-83 road loss to the Clippers on Thursday. The Nuggets, who were +5.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 200 fell short of the 213.5 O/U line.
A pivotal 17-0 run by the Clippers turned the score from 28-26 to 43-28. Denver never recovered, scoring just 19 points in the 2nd quarter and 13 in the 4th, while the Clippers added 30 and 27 points in those quarters, respectively.
In their 117-83 loss to the Clippers, the Nuggets struggled offensively, shooting just 40.3% from the field and 26.9% from three-point range, making only 7 threes. Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray each scored 23 points, with Jokić adding 13 rebounds and 13 assists, shooting 64.3% from the field and 66.7% from deep.
Aaron Gordon contributed 15 points, 11 of which came in the first quarter. He finished shooting 37.5% from the field and made 2 threes at a 50% clip.
The Nuggets struggled defensively against the Clippers, giving up 117 points on 48% shooting. Denver allowed 35 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but they tightened up a bit in the 3rd, allowing 25 points. The Clippers scored 27 in the 4th.
Denver had trouble defending the three, as the Clippers hit 18 threes at a 46% clip. The Nuggets also sent the Clippers to the line 28 times, where they made 19 free throws. Denver finished with 27 defensive rebounds, but they gave up 15 offensive boards.
Can the Clippers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
The Clippers improved to 50-32 on the season with a dominant 117-83 win over the Nuggets on Thursday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as 5.5-point favorites and easily covered the spread. The combined score of 200 points fell short of the 213.5-point total.
A key moment came when the Clippers went on a 17-0 run, extending the score from 28-26 to 43-28. They took control by outscoring the Nuggets 30-19 in the 2nd quarter and finished strong, holding Denver to just 13 points in the 4th quarter.
The Clippers hit 18 threes at a 46.2% clip in their win over the Nuggets, with Kawhi Leonard leading the way with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists. Norman Powell and James Harden each added 20 points, with Harden scoring 13 in the opening quarter.
Powell was key in the 3rd, scoring 12 points, while Ivica Zubac added 19 points, including 8 in the 2nd and 6 in the 4th. Leonard made 3 threes, shooting 50% from deep.
The Clippers’ defense was dominant in their 117-83 win over the Nuggets, especially in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 13 points. They also held Denver to 19 points in the 2nd quarter. Overall, the Nuggets shot 40% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Clippers limited the Nuggets to just 7 made threes on 26% shooting. They sent Denver to the line 20 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Clippers also recorded 4 steals and 8 blocks.