The Nuggets are set to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, Nov 14. The game is scheduled for 10:00 ET while airing on TNT. Denver enters this game as 6.5-point favorites with the total set at 223.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Nuggets vs Clippers player props and predictions below.
Nuggets vs. Clippers Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -6.5
- Total 223.5
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Nov 14
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Ball Arena, Denver CO
- TV: TNT
Clippers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five road contests, the Clippers offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 121. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 0-5 ATS.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 0-5 straight up.
Nuggets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 107 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting favorite, the Nuggets have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Denver posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Are the Clippers Ready for a Road Win?
So far this season, the Clippers has a record of 3-6, as they look to get closer to the .500 mark vs. the Nuggets. Currently, the team is 11th in the Western Conference as well as 5th in the Pacific division.
In their most recent game, the Clippers’ offense concluded with only 101 points against the Grizzlies. Throughout the game, they made 12/34 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 43.5%. Offensively, the Clippers have a season long field goal percentage of 48%, which is 7th in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 8th in percentage and 13th in three-pointers made.
Coming into today’s game, the Clippers’ defense is giving up an average of 111.8 points per contest.
In the terms of takeaways, Clippers are causing 15.7 turnovers per game, ranking 27th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 26th in rejections, averaging 4.3 blocked shots each game.
Can the Denver Offense Score Enough at Home?
Over the Nuggets’ last five games, they are 5-0 and come in with an overall record of 8-2. Away from home, the Nuggets have a 2-2 record this season, while maintaining a 6-0 record in their home games.
Most recently, the Nuggets’ offense finished with just 104 points vs. the Rockets. For the game, they hit 9/32 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 46.2%. Nikola Jokic was the leading scorer for the Nuggets, putting up 36 points. In addition, Michael Porter Jr. contributed 25 points.
The Nuggets’ defense is presently ranked 5th in the league, allowing an average of 106.1 points per contest.
Denver’s defense is currently forcing 12.2 turnovers per game, which is 4th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 5th in blocked shots, with an average of 6.3 rejections per game.
Nuggets vs. Clippers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Kawhi Leonard and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at +100. In this game against the Nuggets, we suggest betting on the under for Kawhi Leonard and his points prop set at 22.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 19.
- The Prop: Kawhi Leonard Under 22.5 Points (+100)
Nuggets vs. Clippers Predictions
In this Nuggets vs. Nuggets matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Clippers at +6.5. While we project the Nuggets to win 110-108, our recommendation is to bet on the Clippers for the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 223.5, and our model predicts the Clippers and Nuggets to score a combined 218 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Clippers +6.5