The Clippers host the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Dec 6. Today’s game is set for 10:00 ET and will be shown on ESPN. Los Angeles comes into this game as 1-point favorites with the total set at 226. Keep reading to get our Clippers vs. Nuggets predictions.
Clippers vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Clippers -1
- Total 226
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 6
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: ESPN
Nuggets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Nuggets offense has averaged 107 points per game while allowing an average of 112. Denver posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 2-8 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Nuggets have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Denver posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
Clippers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games at home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 118 points per game in this stretch.
- Although the Clippers have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.
Will the Nuggets Find a Way to Win on the Road?
With a current record of 14-7, the Nuggets are coming into today’s game vs. the Clippers looking to add to their above .500 record. In the Western Conference, the Nuggets are in 3rd place and are also in 3rd place in the Northwest division.
The Nuggets offense is coming off a game where they scored 117 points against the Kings. They posted a field goal percentage of 49.5% and connected on 6 threes. For the season, the Nuggets offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 27th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 49%.
Coming into the game, the Nuggets defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 33.3% of their games. Currently, they are 7th in the NBA at 110.4 points per game allowed.
On two point field goal attempts, the Nuggets’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 52.6% and allowing 36.1% from beyond the arc.
Can the Clippers Secure a Win at Home?
Across their last three games, the Clippers have gone 2-1 and are 9-10 overall. When facing other Western Conference teams, the Clippers are 8-8 compared to 1-2 in non-conference games during their 19 games played.
The Clippers offense is coming off a game in which they scored 113 points vs. the Warriors. Overall their field goal percentage was 48.9% while connecting on 13 threes. Paul George led the scoring for the Clippers, contributing 25 points. Additionally, James Harden chipped in with 21 points.
This season, the Clippers defense has been impressive, holding the 5th position in the league while permitting an average of 109.7 points per contest.
In the terms of takeaways, Clippers are causing 12.8 turnovers per game, ranking 11th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 20th in rejections, averaging 4.6 blocked shots each game.
Clippers vs. Nuggets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Nikola Jokic and his points prop of 30.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -109 while the under is at -125. Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with a stat line of 19 points, 7 and 5 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 30.5.
- The Prop: Nikola Jokic Under 30.5 Points (-125)
Clippers vs. Nuggets Predictions
The Clippers is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 111-109. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Clippers at -1.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 226, and our model predicts the Nuggets and Clippers to score a combined 220 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Clippers -1 | at Fanduel Sportsbook