Clippers vs Nuggets Picks and Prediction – 10/26/2024

By: Eddie Kline |

Last Updated: 10/25/2024 at 9:26 PM ET

Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets 10/26/24 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 10/26/2024, 9:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: DEN -10 ; Total 219

Clippers vs Nuggets Prediction

In the first game of a Saturday NBA TV tripleheader, the LA Clippers will square off against the Denver Nuggets from Ball Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Clippers lost All-Star G Paul George in free agency and have been eliminated from the first round of the playoffs in consecutive years. On Wednesday, LA’s home debut at the beautiful Intuit Dome was spoiled during a 116-113 overtime loss versus Phoenix. 

LA G James Harden tallied a game-high 29 points (10-28 FG) to go along with 12 rebounds and eight assists. Ivica Zubac added 21 points (8-13 FG) and nine rebounds for the Clippers, who outrebounded the Suns by a 51-42 margin.

The Denver Nuggets The Denver Nuggets have a tremendous home court advantage playing at altitude and won 33 of their 41 home games a season ago. The Nuggets ranked sixth in the league in offensive efficiency and averaged a shade below 115 points per game. On Thursday, Denver was limited to 36 points during the second half of a 102-87 home loss versus Oklahoma City. 

MVP Nikola Jokic matched a team-high with 16 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds. Denver G Christian Braun scored 16 points and pulled down seven boards in a starting role. Michael Porter Jr. added 15 points and eight rebounds for the Nuggets, who missed 31 of 38 three-point attempts.

Clippers vs Nuggets Pick Analysis

LA F Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss multiple weeks with a knee injury, but hopes to play this season. G Russell Westbrook posted a minus 24 rating in 21 minutes and the Denver bench managed just 14 points on 8-for-28 shooting. Take the points with the Clippers. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win 112-107.

Betting Trends for Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers

Clippers

The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 38 away games (+19.45 Units / 20% ROI)
The LA Clippers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 43 away games (+10.10 Units / 13% ROI)
The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 89 games (-21.70 Units / -21% ROI)

Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have hit the Game Total Under in 54 of their last 94 games (+12.25 Units / 12% ROI)
The Denver Nuggets have covered the 1Q Spread in 48 of their last 79 games (+12.10 Units / 13% ROI)
The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 36 of their last 66 games (-18.65 Units / -11% ROI)

Our Free NBA Pick for Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers

LA Clippers +10