The Denver Nuggets will be playing the second game of a back-to-back set, but it’s possible that the Los Angeles Clippers might feel more fatigued despite having an off day on Saturday. This is because the Clippers played in the second-highest-scoring game in NBA history on Friday night, a 176 -175 loss to the Kings that went into double overtime before Sacramento outlasted them. On Sunday night, the Clippers will face off against the Nuggets who had their four-game winning streak snapped with a 112-94 loss to Memphis on Saturday night. Although the game wasn’t competitive for most of the night, the Nuggets will be looking to bounce back and come out strong against the Clippers.
On Sunday night, the Clippers will be without their starting center Ivica Zubac as he is dealing with a sprained right calf. The Nuggets will be without Aaron Gordon he is still recovering from a left rib contusion.
As we look into some betting trends, we noticed most of the ATS trends are leaning towards the Nuggets. The Clippers are 1 and 5against the spread in their last 6 games versus a team with a winning percentage above 60%. and The Nuggets are 5-0 on the ATS in their last 5 home games versus a team with a winning road record. The Nuggets are simply lights out at home as they hold a record of 20- 4.
That said, I’m locked in with the Denver Nuggets to cover the spread at -2 and half for my free pick of the day.
L.A. Clippers at Denver
When: 10:00 PM ET, Sunday, February 26, 2023
Where: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
Where to watch: ESPN
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
L.A. Clippers @ Denver Nuggets
Moneyline
L.A. Clippers +120
Denver Nuggets -140
L.A. Clippers @ Denver Nuggets
Point Spread
L.A. Clippers 2.5 (-110)
Denver Nuggets -2.5 (-110)
L.A. Clippers @ Denver Nuggets
Total
Over 233.0 (-110)
Under 233.0 (-110)
(Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!)
Team Record & Betting Stats
| Name | Record | ATS | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 33-29 | 31-31 | 112.47 | 112.18 |
| Denver | 42-19 | 33-27-1 | 116.67 | 112.66 |
| Name | ATS Home | ATS Away | OU Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 13-16 | 18-15 | 28-33-1 |
| Denver | 20-10-1 | 13-17 | 29-31-1 |
Los Angeles Clippers Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAC | 175-176 | L | -6 | 238.5 | L/O |
| PHO | 116-107 | W | 1 | 222 | W/O |
| GS | 134-124 | W | -8 | 229 | W/O |
| MIL | 106-119 | L | 2 | 228.5 | L/U |
| DAL | 104-110 | L | -8 | 220 | L/U |
Denver Nuggets Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | 94-112 | L | 3 | 235 | L/U |
| CLE | 115-109 | W | 3 | 223.5 | W/O |
| DAL | 118-109 | W | -6 | 229 | W/U |
| MIA | 112-108 | W | 1 | 217.5 | W/O |
| CHR | 119-105 | W | -7 | 237 | W/U |
Betting Odds Trends
| Los Angeles Clippers | ||
|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games | ||
| LA Clippers is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers’s last 7 games | ||
| LA Clippers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road | ||
| LA Clippers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 19 of LA Clippers’s last 25 games on the road | ||
| LA Clippers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Denver | ||
| LA Clippers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Clippers’s last 9 games when playing Denver | ||
| LA Clippers is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Denver | ||
| LA Clippers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver | ||
| Denver Nuggets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games | ||
| Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 8 of Denver’s last 12 games | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 6 games | ||
| Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home | ||
| Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games at home | ||
| Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Clippers | ||
| Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Clippers | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Denver’s last 9 games when playing LA Clippers | ||
| Denver is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games when playing at home against LA Clippers | ||
| Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers | ||
Los Angeles Clippers Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | Out Sun – Calf – 2/25/23 |
Denver Nuggets Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | Out indefinitely – Ribs – 2/25/23 |
| Zeke Nnaji | Out indefinitely – Shoulder – 2/24/23 |
| Collin Gillespie | Early March – Leg – 2/23/23 |
NBA Picks & Free Predictions
The Pick: Denver Nuggets -2½
NBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
