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2025 NBA Playoffs Handicapping LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets
(50-32) LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets (50-32)
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Venue: Ball Arena Denver, Colorado
Moneyline NBA Odds: Clippers +115 | Nuggets -135 (Bet Now!)
NBA ATS Betting Odds: Clippers -2.5
Today’s NBA Betting Total (O/U): 225.5
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Saturday, April 19th, finds the LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets tipping off their first-round playoff series as the fifth and fourth seeds, respectively.
These clubs split the four-game regular season series, while the winner of this series will advance to play the winner of the one-eight matchup.
Season Series
Last season, the teams split the four-game regular season series, while Denver holds the all-time record between the squads with 110 victories in 197 matches.
This is the third time the Nuggets and Clippers will meet in the postseason with each squad having won a series.
LA Clippers
Since March 5th, the Clippers have been one of the hottest teams in the association, winning 18 of their final 21 matches. During this run, LA had the majority of its core back in the lineup.
While Norman Powell was a welcome addition, more importantly, the presence of Kawhi Leonard raised the bar for the Clippers’ potential this postseason.
Leonard wasn’t just back on the court; he played in back-to-back games and resembled the Cyborg who beasted in 2019, leading the Raptors to a championship.
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Clippers Stats
LA finished the 2024-25 campaign ranked 15th offensively (114.3) and third defensively (109.4), while their net differential is plus +4.9, which ranks fifth in the association.
Through 82 contests, the Clippers were one of the strong bets against the spread with a 47-35 record.
Clippers Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Patty Mills, PG (questionable — illness)
- Seth Lundy, G (questionable — ankle)
Denver Nuggets
When you enter a series with the best player on the planet, it’s hard not to like your chances. That said, there is plenty to keep interim head coach David Adelman up at nights.
How will Adelman measure up to grizzled vet Ty Lue’s coaching experience (and Jeff Van Gundy’s defense)? Can Aaron Gordon stay on the court without another flare-up of his calf? I bring this up because he’s likely to draw the Kawhi assignment, with Peyton Watson more likely to be tasked with James Harden.
Moreover, just how healthy is Jamal Murray? Sure, he’s back, but how close to 100% is he? With him, the Nuggets offer the deadliest clutch-time duo with a seemingly unstoppable pick-and-roll set. Without him, Jokic just has to do too much.
On the season, Jokic averaged a triple-double of 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists.
**Side note (and I’m Canadian plus a big fan of SGA but…): just imagine where all the “contending teams” in the NBA would be if they could pair their duos with Jokic. Give him Shai’s full complement of youngsters, or Boston’s shooters, or an engaged Luka.
Just saying, don’t count out any team with the Joker at the helm.
Nuggets Stats
This season, Denver ranked fourth offensively (118.9) and 21st defensively (115.1) with a net differential of plus +3.8, which ranked ninth overall.
Despite their overall placement, the Nuggets weren’t as solid against the spread with a 38-43-1 record through 82 contests.
Nuggets Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- DaRon Holmes II, PF (OUT for season — Achilles)
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Warriors vs. Nuggets NBA Betting Trends:
- All in all, the Clippers are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Clippers’ last 5 games.
- Also, the Clippers are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games.
- By comparison, Denver is 7-13 ATS in their last 20 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Denver’s last 13 games.
- Additionally, the Nuggets are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games at home.
Free NBA Prediction:
It’s funny how quickly a narrative can change in the association. A few weeks ago, the team cited as most likely to upset the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals was the Nuggets.
Flash forward to early April with three games remaining — the Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone, along with Calvin Booth’s removal as GM, and Jamal Murray was sidelined once again with injury.
Suddenly, the Nuggets weren’t even in the conversation as a potential Finals candidate, let alone predicted to win this first-round series. Instead, it’s the Clippers who everyone is diving on, and perhaps they’re correct… BUT I wouldn’t be betting on a quick series, especially when the best player in the series wears a Nuggets jersey.
When betting this series, be sure to factor in James Harden’s playoff disappearances, Denver’s lacking depth, and most importantly, whether Kawhi and Jamal can stay healthy and productive.
Ultimately, the Nuggets’ starting core still has the deadliest offense, and the Clippers have a killer defense (although Harden should be a frequent target).
As for matchups: watch for Ivica Zubac on Jokic, Aaron Gordon on Kawhi, and LA’s bench versus the Nuggets’ young reserves.
4* Free Warriors vs. Nuggets NBA Betting Pick: Nuggets +2.5
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