Clippers vs Nuggets Picks and Prediction – 4/30/2025

The LA Clippers visit the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday for Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round best-of-seven series. The series is tied 2-2 after the Clippers lost to the Nuggets 101-99 in Game 4 on Saturday. The leading scorer for Los Angeles was Kawhi Leonard with 24 points. Los Angeles was out-rebounded by Denver 47-43 in Game 4. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Kawhi Leonard leads the Clippers in scoring, averaging 26.5 points per game. James Harden is second in scoring, averaging 21.3 points per game, and the leader in assists, averaging 9.5 per game. Ivica Zubac is the leading rebounder, averaging 11.5 rebounds per game. Los Angeles scores an average of 107.8 points per game, shooting 47.7% overall and 39.0% from 3-point territory. 

The Denver Nuggets look to take a 3-2 lead in the series with a victory at home on Tuesday when hosting Los Angeles. Denver defeated Los Angeles on Saturday when Aaron Gordon scored a dunk at the buzzer on an airball by Nikola Jokic, who led the Nuggets in scoring with 36 points. Denver shot 46% overall but committed 14 turnovers to only 10 by the Clippers.

Nikola Jokic is leading Denver in scoring, rebounding, and assists, averaging 28.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 10.8 assists during the postseason. Jamal Murray is second in scoring, averaging 20.0 points per game, and Aaron Gordon is third, averaging 17.0 points per game. Denver scores an average of 99.5 points per game, shooting 44.2% overall and 35.1% from 3-point territory.

The Denver Nuggets will win and cover the number at home on Tuesday when hosting the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series. Denver has struggled to cover the nut down the stretch, but as a home-dog (+1.5), it will win to take a 3-2 series lead. Denver’s Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and others will give the Nuggets a lead heading back to LA for Game 6. Final Score Prediction: Denver Nuggets win and cover ATS 105-103.