Above all Friday night on ESPN we could be treated to a potential Western Conference preview of the 2020 NBA Playoffs. More than a few sharps believe it’s the Clippers instead of the Lakers that are the true best in the West. Meanwhile, Denver is quietly in the thick of the race with LA for the second seed in the West. And should the Lakers stumble down the stretch both the Clippers and Nuggets are close enough to take advantage So far Kawhi Leonard has shown the betting on NBA value expected upon his arrival to L.A.
Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers
| Date and Time: | Friday, February 28, 2020, 10:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California |
| Nuggets vs. Clippers TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting on NBA odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers Overview
Late on the Clippers have dropped five of their last eight to the spread. LA has an offshore betting record of 37-19 straight up, 30-27-0 against the spread and 26-30 under the total. NBA metrics have the Clippers ranked fifth for scoring offense and 14th for points allowed.
Denver has gotten the cash in four of their last seven with seven of their last nine clearings the total. As a result, the Nuggets are 39-18 straight up, 26-27-4 vs. the odds, and 27-30 under the total Denver ranks 18th in the NBA for scoring offense and fifth for points allowed.
Key Nuggets: C Nikola Jokic (20.9 PTS, 10.1 REB, 6.9 AST, 52.7 FGPCT, 32.9 3PPCT, 81.3 FTPCT), PG Jamal Murray (18.9 PTS, 3.9 REB, 4.8 AST, 45.7 FGPCT, 33.9 3PPCT, 89.2 FTPCT), SF Will Barton (15.0 PTS, 6.5 REB, 3.8 AST, 44.5 FGPCT, 38.0 3PPCT, 75.6 FTPCT)
Key Clippers: SF Kawhi Leonard (27.2 PTS, 7.5 REB, 5.2 AST, 46.4 FGPCT, 37.3 3PPCT, 89.9 FTPCT), SG Paul George (21.3 PTS, 6.0 REB, 3.9 AST, 42.3 FGPCT, 39.0 3PPCT, 89.9 FTPCT), SG Lou Williams (19.4 PTS, 3.2 REB, 5.9 AST, 41.4 FGPCT, 35.4 3PPCT, 86.6 FTPCT)
Denver and LA Against the spread
The Nuggets are:
- 7-5 against the spread in their last 12 road games
- 3-6 under the total away from home
- 2-5 on the board in their last seven away games vs. LA
- 3-7 under the total in head to head tilts at the Clippers
- 9-6 vs. the odds in their last 15 games as a dog
- 3-9 under the total when getting points
The Clippers are:
- 5-7 against the spread in their last seven games at the Staples Center
- 8-3-1 over the total in-home court action
- 7-5 with the NBA odds as a chalk
- 4-5 under the total in their last nine games laying points
- 3-7 on the board in their last 10 games with the Nuggets
- 4-7 under the total head to head with Denver
Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers Betting on NBA Picks
On this occasion, we have two of the best teams in the Western Conference. Denver is a quality dog that will bring the superior Betting on NBA price as such. Denver has won and covered three consecutive games in this series and should have the confidence for more. Especially with their tight defense.
Nuggets vs. Clippers Bet on NBA Pick: Denver Nuggets
Nuggets vs. Clippers Bet on NBA Score Prediction: Nuggets 101, Clippers 97