Denver Nuggets (20-15) vs LA Clippers (20-16)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Ball Arena)
Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets +2.5 -- Over/Under: 227.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. Here’s an LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include an LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Hawks, and they play the Hornets, Heat, and Nets next. The LA Clippers are averaging 109.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 107.9 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 23.5 points and 3.4 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.6 points and 6.1 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Amir Coffey is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Celtics, split with the Spurs, and they play the Nets, Mavericks, and Rockets next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.8 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 31.5 points and 13 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 19.4 points and 4.2 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 10 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Clippers have lost each of their last six night games at Ball Arena.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games at Ball Arena.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites.
- The Nuggets have lost three of their last four games at Ball Arena against teams that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.2).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (31.3).
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for turnover percentage this season (14.9%).
- The Clippers rank 3rd in the league for steals per game this season (9.8).
LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
Even with the rest advantage and the return of Kawhi Leonard, I don't understand how the Clippers are favorites on the road. Unless the Nuggets are going to rest some guys after playing yesterday, I don't understand this line. The Clippers have still lost three of their last four games, and they've had issues on the road, where they're 8-10 SU. The Nuggets are always a tough team at home, and we don't typically see them in the underdog role. It's the home team that's won six of the last eight games between the Clippers and Nuggets. The Nuggets beat the Clippers by 22 points last month. I'll grab the free bucket with the Nuggets, but watch the injury report before betting.
Randy’s Pick Denver Nuggets +2.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
