Clippers vs. Nuggets Prediction
Are the Denver Nuggets giving up too many points at home when they play host to the Los Angeles Clippers tonight at 5PM ET?
557 Los Angeles Clippers vs. 558 Denver Nuggets
Sunday, February 24, 2019
5PM ET – Pepsi Center
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Public Betting Trends
According to oddsmakers at BetNow.eu, the Nuggets are heavily favored at home, as they are getting odds of -9 points against the Clippers. The over/under total for the contest is listed at 233 points. The public betting for this game currently has 63 percent going on the Nuggets at home. This information is subject to change, however, so be sure to check out our NBA Public Betting Page for updated figures on the game.
Clippers trying to heat up
Los Angeles is coming off a 112-106 win at Memphis on Friday for a second straight win. The Clippers have won and covered in three of their last four games. Los Angeles is 33-27 on the season, 17-15 on the road, 33-27 against the spread and 32-27-1 with the over.
The Clippers have been solid on offense this season, averaging 114.2 points per game while shooting 38.6 percent from the arc, which ranks second in the NBA. Defensively, Los Angeles is giving up 113.7 points per game while opponents shoot 45.5 percent against them. Lou Williams is leading the team with 19.8 points and 5.4 assists per game while Danilio Gallinari is adding 18.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest.
Nuggets rolling
Denver has won three straight games coming into tonight. The Nuggets are coming off a 114-104 win at Dallas on Friday. Denver is now 40-18 on the season, 25-4 at home, 31-27 against the spread and 29-28-1 with the under.
The Nuggets are giving up just 107 points per game while holding opponents to 45.9 percent shooting. Offensively, Denver is putting up 112 points per contest while shooting 47 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is leading the team with 20.4 points, 10.7 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game while Jamal Murray is adding 18.1 points and 5.0 assists per contest.
NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles
The Clippers are 11-5 against the spread in their last 16 road games, but just 1-4 ATS in their last five following a win.
Denver
The Nuggets are 6-1 against the spread in their last seven home games, but 0-4 ATS in their last four games playing on 1 day of rest.
Prediction:
The home team has won and covered in both meetings this season. The Nuggets won by 21 points at home on Jan. 10. Denver has been very strong at home throughout the season, going 20-9 against the spread. Following the trades, the Clippers don’t have as much offensive fire power and that should open the door for Denver to really pull away and cover this spread.
NBA Prediction: Denver Nuggets -9