The Clippers are ready to clash with the Denver Nuggets on Monday, Nov 27. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 10:30 ET and will be televised on NBA. Los Angeles enters this game as 5.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 220. Can the Clippers pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Clippers vs. Nuggets predictions.
Clippers vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Clippers -5.5
- Total 220
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Nov 27
- Time: 10:30 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: NBA
Nuggets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across the Nuggets last five road games, the team averaged 106 points per game while allowing 113. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-5, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Denver has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Clippers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Los Angeles has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
Does Denver Have A Chance at Crypto.com Arena?
Facing the Clippers today, the Nuggets look to maintain their record above .500, which currently stands at 11-6. Away from home, the Nuggets have a 3-6 record this season, while maintaining a 8-0 record in their home games.
The Nuggets offense is coming off a game in which they scored 132 points vs. the Spurs. Overall their field goal percentage was 56.2% while connecting on 12 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Nikola Jokic with 39 points. Michael Porter Jr. also added 25 points for the Nuggets.
At this time, the Nuggets’ defense is positioned 8th in the NBA, permitting 109.2 points per game.
The Denver defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.5% of their field goal attempts vs. Denver.
Can Los Angeles Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
The Clippers head into today’s action with an overall record of 7-8 and have gone 2-1 over their previous three games. This season, when playing on the road, the Clippers have a 2-6 record, while their record at home is 5-2.
Compared to their season average of 112.3 points per game, the Clippers struggled in their previous game. Against the Mavericks, the Clippers scored 107 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.2%. Coming into the game, the Clippers offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 35%. On average, they get up 33.2 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 18.3 made free-throws.
In the current season, the Clippers defense has excelled, sitting 7th in the NBA by allowing 108.1 points per game.
Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 13.9 turnovers per game, which is 18th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 23rd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.5 rejections per game.
Clippers vs. Nuggets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Paul George and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -105. For his matchup against the Clippers, we recommend taking the under on Paul George and his prop bet of 25.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 19.
- The Prop: Paul George Under 25.5 Points (-105)
Clippers vs. Nuggets Predictions
The Nuggets come in as the underdog at +5.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 220 and given that our model is projecting 218 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Nuggets +5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook