Nuggets vs Clippers Prediction

Los Angeles Clippers (7-8) vs Denver Nuggets (10-6)

Game Info: Monday, November 27, 2023 at 10:30 pm (Crypto.com Arena)

Betting Odds: Los Angeles Clippers -4.5 -- Over/Under:

The Denver Nuggets need a win after losing 5 of their last 8 games. The Los Angeles Clippers have won 4 of their last 5 games, their best stretch of the season. Let’s preview this game and give out a Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers prediction.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets beat the Spurs on Sunday, but they lost to the Rockets and Magic before that effort. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 113.1 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 109.2 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.2 points and 13.5 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 16.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Jamal Murray is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 7.2 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.

Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Mavericks on Saturday and beat the Spurs twice before that. The Los Angeles Clippers are averaging 112.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 108.1 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Paul George is averaging 25.4 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard is averaging 20.4 points and 5.5 rebounds. James Harden is the third double-digit scorer and Norman Powell is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Los Angeles Clippers are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Clippers are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.

Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts

• Paul George ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.9) this season.
• Kawhi Leonard ranks 6th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Clippers rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (9.9).
• The Clippers rank 1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (23.5).
• The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (72.4%).
• The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.2).

Randy’s Pick

The Denver Nuggets in the underdog role is always going to be attractive for obvious reasons. However, the Nuggets haven't played well over the last week or so, they're still down Murray, and they're on the end of a back to back. The Los Angeles Clippers are playing their best ball of the season, with wins in 4 of their last 5 games. Could this be the Clippers finally figuring things out? Who knows. I'll still lay the chalk with the Clippers in this one at home with the rest edge.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.