| MATCHUP | Denver Nuggets | LA Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 35-20 | 27-28 |
| Where | Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA | |
| When | Thursday, February 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Altitude Sports | |
The Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Intuit Dome. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Cavs, beat the Grizzlies, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Nuggets have won 12 of their last 20 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.4 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.7 points and 12.3 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 25.7 points and 4.4 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Peyton Watson is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Rockets, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Lakers next. The Clippers have won 20 of their last 27 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 111.9 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 27.9 points and 6.4 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 13.8 points and 5.1 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer, and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 83.2 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last four road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Clippers.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Clippers.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won 10 of their last 11 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have lost seven of their last eight night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Nuggets’ last eight games as road favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last five night games between the Nuggets and Clippers have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Kris Dunn ranks 10th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
- Bennedict Mathurin ranks 16th amongst qualified players for FT% (88.5%) this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Cameron Johnson ranks 10th amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.7%) this season.
- Jonas Valanciunas ranks 11th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (83.2%).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (82.5).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.5%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for true shooting percentage this season (61.4%).
Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers Injury Report
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal and Darius Garland.
Tamar Bates, Aaron Gordon, and Peyton Watson are out for the Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers Prediction
The Nuggets have played some of their best ball on the road, and they’ve won 7 of the last 10 games against the Clippers. The Clippers are probably a downgrade after trading away Harden and still not having Garland to fill his spot. Still, the Clippers are finding ways to win regardless, and there’s going to be value with them in the underdog spot. The Nuggets are also still banged up. Leonard is capable of putting his team on his back, as we saw in the all-star game last weekend. It feels like the market has turned on the LA Clippers, but I still see value in these spots. Give me the points.