Denver Nuggets Aim for Win Against Clippers in Key Western Conference Matchup (April 4th)
Nuggets (53-23) aim for win vs. Clippers (47-28) in key West matchup. Denver favored by 3.5 points (49-17 as favorites). Clippers on 3-game ATS skid. More betting insights inside the NBA playoffs
Betting Breakdown:
- Spread: Denver -3.5 points (49-17 record as favorites this season)
- ATS: Denver 34-40 overall, 15-21 on the road
- Recent Performance: Denver won last 2 games as favorites
- Record: Denver (53-23, 2nd in West), Clippers (47-28, 4th in West)
Scoring:
- Over/Under: Today’s line is 218.5 points
- Denver: 30-44-2 O/U record, avg. 224.3 points per game
- Clippers: 35-39-1 O/U record, avg. 228.7 points per game
Clippers Looking to Rebound:
- Clippers on a 3-game ATS losing streak
- 4-11 ATS as underdogs this season
- 16-19 ATS record at home
Matchup History:
- This season series is tied 1-1
Looking for an upset? The Clippers are underdogs at home, but have a decent record against non-conference teams.
Feeling confident in Denver? The Nuggets have been hot lately, especially as favorites.
Game Information
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers |
Location of the Game: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
Date and Time: Thursday, April 4th 10:00 ET |
Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
How to watch: TNT |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
Nuggets | 53-23 | 110 | 226 | SPREAD LAC +3.5 |
MONEYLINE LAC +136 |
TOTAL OVER 218.5 |
Clippers | 47-28 | 116 |
- AI Picks: Los Angeles Clippers 116 – Denver Nuggets 110
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Clippers +3.5 | ML Clippers +136 | OVER 218.5
Nuggets vs Clippers Betting Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup
Denver Nuggets Game Analysis
Scoring: Nuggets average 114.5 points (14th in NBA), struggling on the road (110.9 ppg). They excel at shooting (5th in FG%), but struggle with 3-pointers (28th).
Defense: Top unit in the league! Denver allows just 109.8 ppg (6th in NBA) and forces opponents below their average in most games (72.4%). They’re especially strong against 3-pointers (2nd in opponent 3-pt % allowed).
Recent Stretch: Over the last 5 games, the Nuggets’ defense has been even better, allowing just 104.8 ppg and holding opponents to a low 33.4% from 3-point range.
Injury Update: Monitor Jamal Murray (knee – questionable) status before betting according to NBA injuries
Los Angeles Clippers Game Analysis
Scoring: Clippers light it up! They average 116 points (12th in NBA) with a strong 3-point game (3rd in 3-pt %) according to NBA team stats.
Defense: Slipping lately? Clippers are solid overall (11th in points allowed), but opponents have torched them from three (41.5% allowed in last 5 games). They’ve also been good at limiting free throws (especially recently).
Injury Update: Key player Kawhi Leonard (knee) is out.
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head
Over the previous five Clippers vs Nuggets matchups, the Nuggets have put together a record of 4-1. The three most recent times the Nuggets were favored against the Clippers, they have an average scoring differential of 15 and a 2-1 record vs. the spread. The last three times that the Clippers have hosted the Nuggets, the over/under record is 1-2 with the teams combining for an average of 216 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 0-3.
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