Nuggets vs. Clippers Picks and Prediction – 4/26/2025

Denver Nuggets (56-26) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (51-31)
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TV: TNT

Previous Games:

  • Clippers: 2-game winning streak

  • Nuggets: Coming off a 117-83 loss to the Clippers

Head-to-Head:

The Clippers dominated Game 3 with a 117-83 victory at home, taking a 2-1 series lead. Los Angeles has now covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 games and looks poised to take full control of this series with another strong performance in Game 4.

Denver Nuggets Breakdown:

The Nuggets are battling key injuries, losing Russell Westbrook early in Game 3 and possibly being without Michael Porter Jr. (shoulder) for Game 4. Despite Nikola Jokic’s strong postseason averages (26.3 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 11.3 APG), Denver has struggled offensively, scoring just 107.0 points per game on 45.3% shooting this series. Their defense has also faltered, allowing LA to dominate both in the paint and from three.

Key Players:

  • Nikola Jokic: 23 points in Game 3

  • Jamal Murray: 21.3 PPG average

Los Angeles Clippers Breakdown:

The Clippers are hitting their stride at the right time, winning 9 of their last 10 games overall. Kawhi Leonard (29.3 PPG) and James Harden (23.3 PPG, 9.3 APG) have led a balanced offensive attack, while Ivica Zubac continues to dominate the boards (12.3 RPG). Los Angeles is averaging 108.3 points per game while shooting 49.3% from the field, and their defense has locked down Denver, holding them to just 83 points last game.

Key Players:

  • Kawhi Leonard: 21 points, 11 rebounds in Game 3

  • James Harden: 20 points, 8 assists in Game 3

Betting Trends:

Denver Nuggets:

  • 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games

  • UNDER has hit in 4 of their last 5 games

Los Angeles Clippers:

  • 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games

  • UNDER has hit in 4 of their last 5 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Los Angeles Clippers 110 – Denver Nuggets 99

Our Best Bet:

Los Angeles Clippers -6 (-110)

The Clippers have all the momentum, winning 9 of their last 10 games and covering consistently at home. Denver is dealing with key injuries and offensive struggles, and Jokic alone won’t be enough to keep pace. Los Angeles’ defense has tightened up, and their offense is rolling behind Kawhi and Harden. Expect another dominant showing from the Clippers to cover the spread comfortably in Game 4.

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