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Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers Preview, Odds, Prediction, Picks (Dec 1)

  • Nikola Velickovic
  • Nov 30, 2024 at 11:42 AM EST
  • Nuggets vs. Clippers game closes Sunday’s NBA program.
  • Nikola Jokic is again the top favorite to win the NBA MVP award.
  • LA Clippers are back home following a four-game road trip.

Nikola Jokic carries the Nuggets as usual, though he doesn’t have the support of his teammates as before. On the other hand, the Clippers are without Kawhi Leonard yet have James Harden, who plays exquisite basketball.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 10 PM ET
  • Where: Inuit Dome, Los Angeles, California
  • How To Watch: NBA League Pass

Nuggets vs. Clippers Odds

TeamOddsSpreadTotals
Denver Nuggets-165-2.5219.5
LA Clippers+115+2.5219.5

Game Preview

The Nuggets have ten wins and seven losses, way below the expected. Jokic is the most dominant player in the league and the top favorite for the NBA MVP award; that’s not changed, though Jamal Murray looks like a second-tier player.

The Canadian, who has one of the heaviest contracts in the NBA, scores 18.1 points per game on 41.5% shooting from the field—not enough for a player of his status. By the way, let’s not forget that the Nuggets have three wins in a row on the road.

On the other side are the Clippers, with a 12-9 record. James Harden is the man, with the Beard recording 21.5 points, 8.8 dimes and 7.1 boards. His shooting percentages are low, though; we need to mention that.

The Clippers lost to the Timberwolves in the most recent game, 93-92. Controlling the glass was the problem in this event because LAC had 39 boards while the Wolves grabbed 49.

Nuggets vs. Clippers Head to Head

The Clippers beat the Nuggets early in the season, 109-104, and that was the only game played between these two teams this year.

Nuggets vs. Clippers Prediction

The Clippers play hard defense and are currently the 4th-best in allowed points per game. The Nuggets are good, though, not as consistent as before, yet we still believe they are going to win this event. Why? Because of Russell Westbrook, who comes to LA, and we know that he has a huge motive to play well here.

  • Nuggets vs. Clippers pick: Nuggets win

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