Nuggets Vs Clippers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – February 26, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 26, 2023

The Denver Nuggets (42-19) host the Los Angeles Clippers (33-29) at Ball Arena, tipping off at 10:00 PM ET on Sunday, February 26, 2023. The Clippers are 4-point underdogs in the game. A 235.5-point over/under has been set for the matchup.

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Nuggets Vs Clippers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Nuggets -4 235.5

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Injury Report as of February 26

Nuggets: Michael Porter: Probable (Injury Management), Jamal Murray: Probable (Foot), Aaron Gordon: Out (Rib), Zeke Nnaji: Out (Shoulder), Christian Braun: Probable (Thumb)

Clippers: Ivica Zubac: Out (Calf)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Nuggets (-4)
Total Pick Under (235.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Nuggets Vs Clippers Stat Rankings

Nuggets Avg. (Rank) Clippers Avg. (Rank)
116.7 (8th) Points Scored 112.5 (24th)
112.7 (13th) Points Allowed 112.2 (8th)
42.9 (18th) Rebounds 43.5 (15th)
9.9 (18th) Off. Rebounds 9.9 (18th)
12.1 (15th) 3pt Made 12.9 (9th)
29.0 (2nd) Assists 23.1 (24th)
14.3 (23rd) Turnovers 13.5 (15th)

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Nuggets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Nikola Jokic 53 24.5 11.6 10.0 1.3 0.7 0.8
Jamal Murray 47 19.9 4.0 5.8 1.0 0.2 2.4
Michael Porter Jr. 44 16.8 5.3 1.0 0.7 0.5 3.0
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 58 11.5 2.9 2.4 1.4 0.5 1.9
Thomas Bryant 46 11.3 6.5 0.6 0.3 0.5 0.5

Clippers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paul George 45 23.5 6.2 5.2 1.4 0.4 3.0
Kawhi Leonard 35 22.7 6.1 4.0 1.4 0.6 1.8
Norman Powell 51 17.2 3.0 1.8 0.8 0.3 2.1
Russell Westbrook 53 15.9 6.2 7.6 1.0 0.4 1.2
Eric Gordon 50 12.9 2.0 3.0 0.6 0.4 1.8

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Nuggets are 33-27-1 this season.
  • As 4-point favorites or more, Denver is 21-15-1 against the spread.
  • There have been 29 Nuggets games (out of 61) that went over the total this season.
  • In 18 games this year, Denver and its opponent have combined for more than 235.5 points.
  • The over/under in this game is 235.5 points, 6.2 higher than the average total in Nuggets games this season.
  • Against the spread, the Clippers are 31-31-0 this year.
  • Against the spread, as a 4-point underdog or more, Los Angeles is 7-9.
  • The Clippers have seen 27 of their 62 games hit the over.
  • Los Angeles’ games have gone over 235.5 points on 14 occasions this year.
  • Games involving the Clippers this year have averaged 224.6 points per game, a 10.9-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

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