LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets Game 1 Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (Apr 19)
- Clippers vs. Nuggets odds slightly favor the Nuggets at -135.
- Denver Nuggets are the 3rd best offense in the league with 120.8 points scored.
- LA Clippers have 8 wins in a row.
The playoff battle between the Clippers and the Nuggets could easily go to all seven games. This Saturday night, the series starts in Colorado, and apart from watching, we could do some NBA betting.
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How to Watch
- When: Saturday, April 19, 3:30 pm ET
- Where: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
- How to Watch: ESPN
NBA Playoffs Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clippers | +115 | +2.5 | 224.5 |
| Nuggets | -135 | -2.5 | 224.5 |
Game Preview
The LA Clippers ended the regular part of the NBA season furiously. James Harden and the boys posted 8 wins in a row, and they climbed their way up to the 5th seed in the West.
The Clippers have the 4th best defense in the league, allowing 108.2 points per game. They have a very diverse attack with two dominant scorers—Harden and Leonard—and several role players who do their jobs perfectly.
Denver Nuggets are the 3rd offense in the NBA with 120.8 points per game. Nikola Jokic is the alpha and omega of the unit, posting a triple-double per game – 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists.
The Nuggets form isn’t that shiny, with them having 5-5 over the recent 10 contests. Though, the positive thing for Denver is that they won the final three contests of the season.
Clippers vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
- TOTAL went OVER in 4 of the Clippers’ last 5 games.
- LA Clippers are 7-1 AGAINST THE SPREAD in the previous 8 road events.
- TOTAL went OVER in 9 of Denver’s latest 13 matches.
- Nuggets are 7-1 STRAIGHT UP against the Clippers in Colorado.
Clippers vs. Nuggets Head to Head
The seasonal series saw 4 games between these two teams, and two wins by each side. We need to add though, that the Clippers had that one win in Denver.
Clippers vs. Nuggets Predictions
The Clippers are in better form than the Nuggets, and we will take some risk here by betting on their victory. Apart from Jokic’s performances, Denver isn’t showing anything extra these days.
- Free NBA picks: Clippers win
