Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The 2023-24 NBA season will feature a highly anticipated Western Conference showdown between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, April 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams this season, with the Nuggets winning the first two matchups and the Clippers securing a victory in the last game in Los Angeles. Key players such as Jamal Murray, Zeke Nnaji, and Vlatko Cancar are sidelined for the Nuggets, while Joshua Primo is out for the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard is questionable. Denver has been pegged as the betting favorite with an opening line of -3 and the current line sitting at Denver -3.5. Stay tuned for an exciting game with the Nuggets looking to extend their series lead.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Nuggets -155 | Clippers +125

Spread: Nuggets -3.5 (-110) | Clippers +3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 218.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Denver will win straight-up is 61%.

Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday with a final score of 110-105, marking their 17th win in the last 21 games and propelling them to the top of the Western Conference. Led by Nikola Jokic's impressive performance of 42 points and 16 rebounds, the Nuggets outperformed the Spurs by holding them to 40.0% shooting while hitting 43.9% of their shots. Despite their struggles from the free-throw line, the Nuggets are one of the best shooting teams in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 49.4%. With a power ranking of 2, Denver is ranked 14 in offense and 6 in defense, boasting impressive statistics in both areas. The Nuggets are 53-23 this season and continue to showcase their prowess on the court.