Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers, Picks, Odds, H2H 09/01/25
The Denver Nuggets will be without Nikola Jokic when they welcome the Los Angeles Clippers to the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, in the early hours of Thursday as one of the NBA Western Conference games. The Clippers won 5 of the last six games between the two sides. Can they win here again? Our Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers prediction at 1.90 odds is available below!
The Los Angeles Clippers are the favourites with an implied probability of 60.2% to win this one at 1.66 odds, while the Denver Nuggets are also available at 2.25 odds. The point spread is +/-2.5 points, and the total points line is at 228.5.
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Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers
- Selections: Clippers -2.5
- Odds: 1.90
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 6/10
Odds are available as of January 8th, 2025. Odds may now differ.
Nuggets vs Clippers Game Info
- Date: 9th January, 2025.
- Time: 03:00 (CET).
- Arena: Ball Arena.
- Location: Denver, Colorado.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report, Team News
The Denver Nuggets suffered a second home defeat in a row, losing 118-106 to the Celtics in their last game. Russell Westbrook scored 26 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Jamal Murray and Julian Strawther added 19 points each, and Michael Porter Jr dropped 15 points with 10 rebounds. The Nuggets have now lost three of their last five home games. They sit second in the Northwest Division with a 20-15 record.
The Nuggets are averaging 120.3 points on 49.7% shooting, 37% from beyond the arc, and 76.4% from the charity stripe. They are allowing 117.3 points on 46.8% shooting and 35.5% shooting from deep. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic (illness), Spencer Jones (thigh), Aaron Gordon (calf), Vlatko Cancar (knee), and DaRon Holmes (Achilles) will all miss this game due to injuries.
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report, Team News
The Los Angeles Clippers suffered another setback in their last game, losing 108-106 to the Timberwolves. Norman Powell led the scoring with 25 points, James Harden dropped 22 points with eight rebounds and eight assists, and Ivica Zubac added 17 points with 16 rebounds. The Clippers have managed one win in their last four games. They sit top of the Pacific Division with a 20-16 record.
The Clippers are averaging 109.1 points on 46.6% shooting, 36.5% from beyond the arc, and 77.9% from the charity stripe. They are allowing 107.9 points on 45.9% shooting and 34.2% shooting from deep. Meanwhile, P.J. Tucker is out of this game due to personal issues.
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Trends
- The Nuggets are 15-19-1 ATS this season.
- The Clippers are 21-14-1 ATS this season.
- The Clippers are 7-1 ATS in their last eight away games with a rest advantage.
- The Nuggets are 0-5 ATS in their last five home games against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- The Clippers have covered 75% (9-3 ATS) of their games this season as favourites.
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers H2H
The Nuggets and the Clippers have met 208 times in regular season and playoffs. The Nuggets won 114, and the Clippers won 94. The Nuggets got a 120-98 win in their last game.
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