Nuggets vs. Clippers prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2023 NBA picks, November 14 best bets by top model
The Denver Nuggets (8-2) are hosting the Los Angeles Clippers (3-6) in a Western Conference Group B NBA In-Season Tournament game on Tuesday. The Nuggets just had their four-game win streak halted. On Sunday, the Houston Rockets beat Denver 107-104. On the other side, Los Angeles is stuck on a five-game losing streak, including four straight since acquiring James Harden. On Nov. 12, the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Nuggets 105-101.
Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Ball Arena in Denver. The Nuggets are a 4,5-point favorite in the latest Clippers vs. Nuggets odds. The over/under for total points is set at 224.5. Before making any Clippers vs. Nuggets picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer simulation model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 4 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a 80-43 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning more than $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Clippers vs. Nuggets and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Clippers vs. Nuggets:
- Clippers vs. Nuggets spread: Denver -4.5
- Clippers vs. Nuggets Over/Under: 224.5 points
- Clippers vs. Nuggets moneyline: Denver -194, Los Angeles -161
- LAC: The LA Clippers have hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 41 away games
- DEN: The Denver Nuggets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 63 of their last 99 games
- Clippers vs. Nuggets picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Nuggets can cover
Denver owns one of the best offenses in the league. They are ranked 10th in total points (114.8) and first in field-goal percentage (50.3). Center Nikola Jokic is a big reason for the team's success. Jokic (6'11) is an outstanding playmaker and rebounder in the frontcourt. Additionally, the five-time All-Star has power down in the lane and a smooth jumper. He leads the team in scoring (29.8), rebounds (13.7), and assists (8.3).
In the loss to the Rockets, Jokic finished with 36 points, 21 boards, and 11 assists. Forward Aaron Gordon is an athletic force. Gordon is often assigned to defend the opposing team's best player with the ability to score at all three levels. The Arizona product is averaging 13.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. On Nov. 8 versus the Warriors, Gordon notched 14 points and 11 rebounds. See which team to pick here.
Why the Clippers can cover
Forward Paul George is very impactful on both ends of the floor. George has great ball handles to break down the defense to pair with his effortless jumper. The eight-time All-Star consistently gets into passing lanes to cause turnovers. George leads the team in points (23.6) and steals (2.3) with 5.3 rebounds per contest. In his last outing, the 33-year-old logged 26 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists.
Forward Kawhi Leonard is another all-around threat in the frontcourt. Leonard has tremendous power driving to the rim with a reliable jumper from any spot on the court. The five-time All-Star logs 21.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per contest. He's finished with at least 25 points in three games thus far. On Nov. 10 against the Mavericks, Leonard had 26 points and four assists. See which team to pick here.
How to make Clippers vs. Nuggets picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 227 points. The model also says one side hits in almost 70% of simulations. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
