Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Betting Picks & Predictions
The Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets, both seeking their first win of the season, will face off in Denver on Saturday evening. The Clippers lost in overtime to Phoenix
Game outlook
The Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets, both seeking their first win of the season, will face off in Denver on Saturday evening. The Clippers lost in overtime to Phoenix in their season opener, while the Nuggets suffered a 102-87 defeat to Oklahoma City. Denver is favored to win by 8 points, with the line remaining unchanged. The game is set to start at 5:10 PM EST at Ball Arena.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Clippers +280 | Nuggets -345
Spread: Clippers +8 (-110) | Nuggets -8 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 220 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Denver will win straight-up is 78%.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers had a slow start in their season opener, scoring just 39 points on 35.7% shooting. Despite this, they managed to rally in the second half and force overtime, ultimately falling short with 10 points. They shot 45.7% from the field and 27.6% from three-point range, while dominating on the glass and scoring 62 points in the paint. They did, however, have 22 turnovers and committed 29 fouls. Head coach Tyronn Lue utilized a 10-man rotation, with significant contributions coming from bench players. James Harden led with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, but noted that he needs to improve his performance. In terms of their power ranking, the Clippers are currently ranked 19th, with solid offensive statistics but room for improvement defensively. They are 0-1 this season.