The Los Angeles Clippers (0-1) travel to face off against the Denver Nuggets (0-1) on Saturday, October 26th. This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and televised on NBA. Both the Clippers and Nuggets will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00 ET.

Clippers vs Nuggets

The Clippers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Clippers dropped their season opener to the Suns, losing 116-113 at home on Wednesday. L.A. was +4.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the 3-point loss. The game’s total of 229 points edged past the O/U line of 224.5.

A 14-0 run by the Suns put the Clippers in a hole early, but L.A. responded with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 35-25. However, they couldn’t hold onto their 74-72 lead going into the 4th, as the Suns edged them 31-29 in the final period.

The Nuggets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Nuggets dropped their season opener on Thursday, losing 102-87 to the Thunder at home. Denver, who entered the game as 2-point favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 189 fell well short of the 228.5 O/U line.

Oklahoma City went on a pivotal 12-0 run, flipping the score from 75-66 to 78-75. Denver couldn’t recover, as the Thunder outscored them 27-17 in the 3rd quarter before Denver edged them 19-17 in the 4th.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

In their 116-113 loss to the Suns, the Clippers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Their overall field goal percentage was 45.7%, which was below average.

James Harden led the way with 29 points, 16 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Ivica Zubac added 10 of his 21 points in the 3rd, while Amir Coffey scored all 11 of his points in the 4th quarter.

Nuggets Offense Breakdown

In their 116-113 loss to the Suns, the Clippers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 45.7% from the field.

James Harden led the way with 29 points, 16 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Ivica Zubac added 21 points, scoring 10 in the 3rd. Amir Coffey contributed all 11 of his points in the 4th quarter.

Clippers Team Defense

Defensively, the Clippers were solid through the first three quarters, allowing 23, 24, and 25 points, but they gave up 31 in the 4th, leading to a 116-113 loss to the Suns. Phoenix shot 48% from the field.

The Clippers struggled to defend the three, as the Suns hit 15 threes on 39% shooting. Los Angeles sent Phoenix to the line 34 times, where they made 25 free throws. The Clippers finished with 38 defensive rebounds, 9 steals, and 1 block.

Nuggets Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the first three quarters, the Clippers gave up 31 points in the 4th, leading to a 116-113 loss to the Suns. Phoenix shot 48% from the field, including 39% from beyond the arc, where they hit 15 threes.

The Clippers sent the Suns to the line 34 times, with Phoenix converting 25 free throws. On the glass, the Clippers secured 38 defensive rebounds, allowing just 4 offensive boards. They also recorded 9 steals and 1 block.

Clippers vs Nuggets Trends

• Across the Clippers last ten road games, the team averaged 108 points per game while allowing 106. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 7-3 straight-up.
• When looking at their past five home matchups, Denver has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 104 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
• The last five games that Los Angeles was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.

Clippers vs Nuggets Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Nuggets, with a final score of 125-103, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Nuggets at -8.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 219.5 and our model has the Clippers and Nuggets finishing with a combined 228 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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