Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Los Angeles Clippers will host the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night for the third time this season. Can Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers get revenge for the previous two losses and right the ship in this Western Conference showdown? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Nuggets vs. Clippers.
Matt McCuen - December 6, 2023, 12:05 PM EST
5 minDenver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers will meet up from the City of Angels on Wednesday Night for a Western Conference affair.
Nuggets vs. Clippers Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 6, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Nuggets vs. Clippers Odds
- Spread: Nuggets +1 (-106), Clippers -1 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 227 (-112), U 227 (-108)
- Moneyline Odds: Nuggets (-105), Clippers (-110)
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Denver comes into play with a record of 14-7.
The defending champions hold the number three seed in the Western Conference.
Denver is considered one of the favorites to win an NBA championship this season, and for good reason.
Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic has been dominating basketball over the last few seasons. The Serbian-born big man is averaging 29.0 ppg, 12.8 reb and 9.8 assists.
Michael Porter Jr. has performed well this season. The former Missouri standout has put up 17.4 ppg and 8.0 rebounds.
The Nuggets have been without one of their stars, Jamal Murray. Murray played in eight games, averaging 16.3 ppg.
The Clippers will attempt to get back to the .500 mark with a win tonight.
Los Angeles is 9-10 overall.
The Clippers added James Harden in a trade earlier in the season, and have not found their rhythm yet.
Despite the early struggles, head coach Ty Lue feels this is a championship-level roster.
Paul George has played in all 19 games this season. George leads the squad in scoring (23.5 ppg).
Kawhi Leonard has played well, pouring in 21.8 ppg and 6.0 rebounds.
James Harden leads the team in assists with 6.4 per game. Additionally, Harden ranks third in points per game (15.7).
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Pick
This is a Clippers line at home.
Los Angeles will start to play better basketball sooner rather than later, as this team is too talented to be under the .500 mark.
Denver will be without Murray again tonight, and this is not as deep of a Nuggets team as we have seen in years past.
The Clippers match up well and will be able to enough to edge out the Nuggets.
Pick: Los Angeles Clippers ML -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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