The Los Angeles Clippers are slight 2.5-point underdogs heading into Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Saturday, starting at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Nuggets vs. Clippers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Nuggets 116, Clippers 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-141)
- Total Pick: Over 223.5 (computer predicts 229.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Clippers (+2.5)
Recent Nuggets vs. Clippers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2025 | Clippers | -4.5 | 223 | -167 | +141 | 126-103 DEN |
| 12/13/2024 | Nuggets | -6.5 | 227.5 | -246 | +201 | 120-98 DEN |
| 12/1/2024 | Nuggets | -2.5 | 225.5 | -149 | +125 | 126-122 LAC |
| 10/26/2024 | Nuggets | -7.5 | 218 | -330 | +258 | 109-104 LAC |
| 4/4/2024 | Nuggets | -3 | 220.5 | -153 | +128 | 102-100 LAC |
| 12/6/2023 | Clippers | -1 | 229.5 | -112 | -107 | 111-102 LAC |
| 11/27/2023 | Clippers | -10.5 | 217 | -527 | +392 | 113-104 DEN |
| 11/14/2023 | Nuggets | -4.5 | 225 | -188 | +156 | 111-108 DEN |
Nuggets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Denver's ATS record is 38-44-0 this season.
- In games they have played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, the Nuggets are 27-30 against the spread.
- Denver has hit the over in 49 of its 82 games with a set total (59.8%).
- The Nuggets have won 40, or 64.5%, of the 62 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Denver has a record of 39-13, a 75% win rate, when it's favored by -141 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Clippers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Los Angeles has compiled a 47-34-1 record against the spread.
- The Clippers have a 17-12 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 2.5 points or more.
- Los Angeles has hit the over in 39 of its 82 games with a set total (47.6%).
- The Clippers have gone 13-21 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 38.2% of those games).
- Los Angeles has gone 10-17 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +119 or longer (37%).
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Nuggets vs. Clippers Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
DaRon Holmes: Out For Season (Achilles)
Clippers
Clippers: None
Nuggets vs. Clippers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, April 19, 2025
- Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
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