LA Clippers at Denver Nuggets Game 2 Odds & Predictions: Clippers Seek Revenge After OT Loss
In Game 1, the Denver Nuggets edged the LA Clippers 112-110 in overtime, marking their third consecutive victory over the Clippers. For Game 2, the Clippers enter as 1.5-point road favorites (-118 moneyline), while the Nuggets are +100 underdogs.
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Key Team Stats:
- Clippers: 8-game win streak before playoffs, won 18 of last 22 games
- Nuggets: Won all 4 games under new coach David Adelman
- Nuggets lead season series 3-0 (wins by 23, 22, and 2 points)
Notable Performance Factors:
- Nikola Jokic: Nearly triple-double in Game 1 (29 points, 12 assists, 9 rebounds)
- Kawhi Leonard: Available but had 7 turnovers with 22 points in Game 1
- Aaron Gordon: Listed as probable (calf) after strong Game 1 (25 points, 8 rebounds)
Season Statistics:
- Nuggets: 1st in field goal percentage, 3rd in scoring, 25th in defense
- Clippers: Strong defense, 20th in scoring (112.9 PPG)
- Clippers road record: 20-22
Prediction Model: SBD formula projects Clippers winning 116.4-115.4, suggesting:
- Nuggets to cover +1.5 spread
- Over 218.5 points
- Value on Nuggets ML (+100)
Pick: Nuggets Moneyline (+100)
The pick considers Denver's home-court advantage, recent head-to-head success, and valuable plus-money odds despite their strong offensive capabilities.