The Denver Nuggets (8-2) and LA Clippers (3-7) meet Wednesday. Tip-off from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Nuggets won 4-3 in first round of playoffs; split 2-2 in regular season
The Nuggets face the Clippers for the first time this season. They have won 5 straight games and 8 of 9. They defeated the Sacramento Kings 122-108 Tuesday, covering as 8-point road favorites with the Under (244) cashing. C Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists.
The Clippers have lost their last 5 games, most recently a 105-102 home defeat to the Atlanta Hawks as 4.5-point favorites Monday as the Under (221) cashed. F Kawhi Leonard (ankle) missed his fourth consecutive game.
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Nuggets at Clippers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:57 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Clippers +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -3.5 (-105) | Clippers +3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Nuggets at Clippers key injuries
Nuggets
(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)
Clippers
- G Bradley Beal (hip) out
- F Kawhi Leonard (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nuggets at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 118, Clippers 111
The Nuggets are 1-0 this season on no rest. They have averaged 124 points per game during their 5-game win streak.
The Clippers have lost 4 straight at home and have allowed an average of 116 points during their current skid.
The Nuggets are healthy, while the Clippers are missing Leonard.
Expect the Nuggets to extend their streak, but you will get better value from the spread, especially since the Nuggets are favored by only 3.5 points.
PASS.
The Clippers’ last 4 losses have been by 3 or more points. All 8 of the Nuggets’ wins this season have been by 6 or more points.
Denver is 7-1 ATS in its victories.
BET NUGGETS -3.5 (-105).
The Clippers’ last 3 games have not reached 225 total points. Four of the Nuggets’ wins during their 5-game win streak have surpassed that number. Six of their 8 wins this season have had 230 or more points.
BET OVER 224.5 (-110).
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