Clippers vs Nuggets Picks and Prediction – 4/22/2025

The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Denver Nuggets on Monday to play Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round best-of-seven series. Los Angeles trails in the series to Denver 1-0 after losing Game 1 in overtime, 112-110. James Harden was the leading scorer for Los Angeles with 32 points. The Clippers committed 20 turnovers compared to just 11 for the Nuggets. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

After one game of the postseason, James Harden is leading Los Angeles in scoring and assists, with 32 points and 11 assists. Ivica Zubac is the leading rebounder with 13. Kawhi Leonard is second in scoring with 22, and Zubac is third with 21. Los Angeles scored 110 points in the opening game series, shooting 50.0% overall and 36.4% from 3-point territory.

The Denver Nuggets look to take a 2-0 series lead when hosting the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday in Game 2. The Nuggets played from behind for most of Game 1 but were able to force overtime and go on to win. Russell Westbrook fueled the Denver comeback, with key plays down the stretch helping lead his team to the win. Westbrook scored a three-pointer late in regulation to put Denver ahead and knocked away an inbound pass late in overtime to help seal the victory.

After one game of the postseason, Nikola Jokic is leading Denver in scoring with 29 points, assists with 12, and rebounds with nine. Aaron Gordon is second in scoring with 25, and Jamal Murray is third with 21. Murray also grabbed nine rebounds in the series opener. Denver scored 112 points in Game 1, shooting 43.6% overall and 33.3% from 3-point territory.

The Denver Nuggets will win and cover the number in Game 2 on Monday when hosting the Los Angeles Clippers. Denver struggled down the stretch with a coaching change and has not covered the number well of late, but is coming off a two-point overtime victory in Game 1 at home and will use that momentum at home to win and cover at Mile High City on Monday. The Nuggets failed to cover Game 1 as 3-point home chalk, but as 1-point home dogs in Game 2 will do so with a straight-up victory. Final Score Prediction: Denver Nuggets win and cover ATS 112-108.