<p>At 7:30 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers (50-32) will travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets (50-32). The Nuggets are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 206.5.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will be played at Ball Arena and can be seen on TNT.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, May 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-135 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokić finishing with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Clippers Ready for a Win at Denver?</h3><p>With a 111-105 victory over the Nuggets on Thursday, the Clippers improved to 50-32 for the season. Playing at home, the Clippers were favored by six points, and the final score resulted in a push for those who bet on the spread. The total points for the game were 216, just over the pre-game line of 212.5.</p> <p>After trailing 28-25 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Clippers took control with a 33-29 2nd quarter and a 32-22 3rd quarter. A key 12-0 run helped them extend their lead from 70-66 to 82-66. Although the Nuggets outscored them 26-21 in the 4th quarter, the Clippers held on for the win.</p><p>James Harden's 28 points and 8 assists led the Clippers to a win over the Nuggets, with Kawhi Leonard adding 27 points and 10 rebounds. Norman Powell chipped in 24 points, shooting 60% from the field.</p> <p>The Clippers hit 12 threes at a 30.8% rate, while shooting 50% overall. Harden scored 17 points in the 2nd quarter, and Powell added 11 in the 3rd.</p><p>Even with the Nuggets shooting 52% from the field, the Clippers' defense held them to 105 points, thanks to a strong 3rd quarter where they allowed just 22 points. The Clippers also limited Denver's free-throw opportunities, with the Nuggets going 6/9 from the line.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Clippers gave up 11 threes on 40% shooting. They also allowed 10 offensive rebounds but contributed defensively with 9 steals and 9 blocked shots.</p><h3>Will the Denver Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Nuggets fell to 50-32 on the season after a 111-105 loss to the Clippers on Thursday. Denver entered the game as +6 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 216, just over the 212.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Denver led 28-25 after the 1st quarter, but the Clippers went on a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 70-66 to 82-66. The Nuggets cut into the deficit by outscoring the Clippers 26-21 in the 4th quarter, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 25 points and 8 assists in their 111-105 loss to the Clippers, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 50%. Jamal Murray added 21 points and 8 assists, while Aaron Gordon contributed 19 points, shooting 56.2% from the floor.</p> <p>Denver shot 52.4% overall, connecting on 11 threes at a 40.7% rate. Jokić scored 15 points in the 2nd quarter, while Murray put up 12 in the 1st. Christian Braun added 10 of his 14 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Nuggets had a strong 1st and 4th quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing 33 and 32 points, respectively, in their 111-105 loss to the Clippers. Denver did manage to limit Los Angeles from beyond the arc, holding them to just 12 made threes on 30% shooting.</p> <p>Denver sent the Clippers to the line 15 times, where they converted 13 free throws. The Nuggets grabbed 29 defensive rebounds but gave up 9 offensive boards. They also contributed 6 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p>

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