If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Clippers vs. Nuggets, look no further. The Nuggets are hitting the road to challenge the Clippers on Thursday, Apr 4 at 10:00 ET. Currently, the total is 220, with Nuggets being favored by 4. Check out our Clippers vs. Nuggets player props and predictions.
Clippers vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -4
- Total 220
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Apr 4
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: TNT
Nuggets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Denver has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 112 points per game.
- Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Nuggets have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.
Clippers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Across the Clippers last three home games, the team averaged 108 points per game while allowing 108. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Clippers have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Can Denver Secure a Road Victory?
The Nuggets are favored by 4 points today and are 49-17 as the favorite this season. In their last two games, they have won as the favorite and have gone 2-0 as the favorite.
Dating back to their last two games as the favorite, the Nuggets have gone 29-35 ATS as the favorite this year. On average, they have outscored their opponents by 6.1 points per game when favored.
In their last two games as the underdog, the Nuggets have gone 5-5 ATS and have a 4-6 record as the underdog this season. Their average scoring margin as the underdog is -3.8 points per game.
This season, the Nuggets have an O/U record of 30-44-2, with an average over/under line of 226.1. In their games this year, the average combined scoring total is 224.3 points per game.
In their win over the Spurs, the Nuggets were favored by 15.5 points and won by a score of 110-105. The O/U line for that game was 223 points.
Denver is currently 2nd in the Western Conference with a record of 53-23. Against the West, they are 30-17 and 23-6 against non-conference opponents. On the road, they are 22-15.
The Nuggets’ ATS record on the road is 15-21 compared to 19-19 at home. On the road, they have an average scoring differential of +0.1 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Nuggets are 14th in the league at 114.5 points per game. However, their scoring numbers are much higher at home (118.0) compared to on the road (110.9).
Despite being 5th in the league in field goal percentage at 49%, Denver is one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the NBA. They are last in three-point attempts and 28th in three-point makes at just 11.5 per game.
In terms of pace, the Nuggets are 28th in the league at 96 possessions per game. They are also 29th in free throw attempts and makes at 20 and 15.3 per game, respectively.
The Nuggets’ defense is presently ranked 6th in the league, allowing an average of 109.8 points per contest. Most recently, the Nuggets’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 105 points to the Spurs.
Will Los Angeles Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?
As the Clippers look to improve their ATS record, they are currently 16-19 at home and 35-40 overall. At home, they have an average scoring differential of +3.3 points per game compared to +3.4 on the road.
For the season, the Clippers are 4-12 as the underdog and are getting 4 points at home today. In their last three games as the underdog, they have gone 0-3 straight-up and 4-11 ATS.
In terms of their O/U record, the Clippers are 35-39-1 for the season. Today’s line of 220 is lower than 62 of their games this year, and the average O/U line in their games is 228.2.
Los Angeles is currently 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 47-28. In their last game, they lost to the Kings by a score of 109-95. The Clippers were 3-point underdogs in that game and are now 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
At home, the Clippers are averaging 115.8 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. Overall, they are 12th in the league in scoring at 116 points per game. When it comes to pace, the Clippers are 27th in the NBA at 96.2 possessions per game.
One area where the Clippers have excelled this season is their three-point shooting. They are 3rd in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 38%. In terms of overall field goal percentage, the Clippers are 6th in the NBA at 49%.
When it comes to free throws, the Clippers are 8th in the NBA in free throws made per game at 18.5. In terms of assists, they are 22nd in the league at 25.6 per game.
On defense, the Clippers come into the game ranked 11th in the league in points allowed at 112.7 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 108 points per contest (11th). In the terms of takeaways, Clippers are causing 12.2 turnovers per game, ranking 8th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 13th in rejections, averaging 5.1 blocked shots each game.
Clippers vs. Nuggets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Nikola Jokic and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. In his matchup vs. the Clippers, we are recommending to take the under on Nikola Jokic and his prop of 28.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 27.
- The Prop: Nikola Jokic Under 28.5 Points (-120)
Clippers vs. Nuggets Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +4, the Clippers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 220 and our model has the Nuggets and Clippers finishing with a combined 226 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Clippers +4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook