The Los Angeles Clippers (20-16) travel to face off against the Denver Nuggets (20-15) on Wednesday, January 8th. This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and televised on ALT. Both the Clippers and Nuggets will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00 ET.

Clippers vs Nuggets

The Clippers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Clippers fell to 20-16 on the season after a narrow 108-106 loss to the Timberwolves on Monday. L.A. entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and covered the spread, losing by just two points. The game’s total of 214 points came in just under the 214.5-point line.

After an 11-0 run early in the game, the Clippers led 27-16 after the 1st quarter. However, Minnesota chipped away, outscoring L.A. 30-26 in the 2nd and 31-23 in the 3rd. The Clippers trailed 77-76 going into the 4th and were edged out 31-30 in the final quarter.

The Nuggets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Nuggets fell to 20-15 on the season after a 118-106 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday. Denver, who were +10.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The combined score of 224 points came in under the pre-game total of 231.

After a slow start, the Nuggets bounced back in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Boston 32-20. However, a 15-0 run by the Celtics in the 4th quarter put the game out of reach, as they stretched the score from 95-93 to 108-95.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

In their 108-106 loss to the Timberwolves, the Clippers shot just 41.6% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range, hitting 12 threes. Norman Powell led the way with 25 points, 10 of which came in the 4th quarter.

James Harden added 22 points and 8 assists, scoring 11 points in the 3rd quarter. Ivica Zubac contributed 17 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field.

Nuggets Offense Breakdown

In their 118-106 loss to the Celtics, the Nuggets shot 46% from the field, with a 38.9% success rate from beyond the arc, connecting on 14 threes. Russell Westbrook led the way, hitting 4 threes at 44.4% and finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Julian Strawther and Jamal Murray each added 19 points, with Strawther shooting 50% from three. Westbrook scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter, while Christian Braun added 7 of his 12 points in the same period.

Clippers Team Defense

The Clippers started strong defensively, giving up just 16 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing 30 and 31 points, respectively. Despite holding the Timberwolves to 108 points on 44% shooting, the Clippers couldn’t secure the win.

Los Angeles had trouble defending the three, as Minnesota hit 16 threes at a 41% clip. The Clippers sent the Timberwolves to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 9 steals and 10 blocks.

Nuggets Team Defense

The Clippers’ defense started strong, holding the Timberwolves to just 16 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd, giving up 30 and 31 points, respectively. Despite the loss, they managed to keep Minnesota to 108 points on 44% shooting.

From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves hit 16 threes at a 41% clip. The Clippers sent Minnesota to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 9 steals and 10 blocks.

Clippers vs Nuggets Trends

• Across their five previous road games, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 104 points per game.
• Across their ten previous home games, Denver has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 123 points per game.
• The last ten games that Denver was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 5-5 straight up.
• Through their last five games as the favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 5-0.

Clippers vs Nuggets Prediction

We’re backing the Clippers for a victory, with the projected score at 134-84. Additionally, we favor them to cover the spread, so we recommend placing a bet on the Clippers at -2.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 227.5, and our model projects the Clippers and Nuggets to reach a combined total of 218 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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