Facing elimination, the Denver Nuggets used a big fourth quarter to overcome a 16-point deficit in Game 5 to beat the Los Angeles Clippers. However, it’s another win or go home situation for them today, and the NBA odds are in the favor of LA.
The following will find the best NBA odds for Clippers vs. Nuggets, give you the best NBA picks and break down the game itself.
NBA Odds and Game Info | Clippers vs. Nuggets | NBA Picks | 9/13
Clippers – Nuggets Game Info
Los Angeles Clippers (49-23) vs. Denver Nuggets (46-27)
Date: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Kissimmee, FL
Coverage: ESPN
The Nuggets were down by 16 points in the second half and trailed by 7 points to start the fourth quarter. However, they found their offense just in time, pouring in 38 fourth quarter points. They used Michael Porter Jr. in the lineup to close the game, due to his offensive ability, and he came away a +13 plus/minus, which was tied with Nikola Jokic for the best on the team. He hit one 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, while Jokic hit two and Jamal Murray nailed three. They will need to keep their hot shooting today in order to win, which is a rather large ask.
This Clippers team, for whatever reason, seems prone to blowing big leads. One of the reasons could be Montrezl Harrell, who continues to be a liability late in games. He should the same in Game 5, when his six minutes to start the fourth quarter resulted in a -13. This has become a pattern.
Overall, the Clippers outplayed the Nuggets in every facet of the game except for shooting percentage. Thanks to a ridiculously hot fourth quarter, Denver shot six percentage points better than Los Angeles overall for the game, which was the difference. Otherwise, the Clippers had more offensive rebounds, more 3-pointers made and less turnovers. Typically, this is a recipe for success. That is why Denver needs another hot shooting day to have a chance to win.
Clippers vs. Nuggets NBA Odds Shopping + NBA Picks
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Clippers vs. Nuggets across the major sports books. The odds expressed are from 8 a.m. EST on Sept. 13, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.
Spread
Clippers -8 (-110) — FanDuel
Nuggets +8.5 (-110) — SugarHouse, BetRivers, BetMGM, PointsBet, DraftKings
Point Total
Over: 214.5 (-110) — PointsBet
Under: 215.5 (-110) — BetMGM
Clippers vs. Nuggets NBA Betting Trends for NBA odds
- The Clippers lead the season series with Denver 5-3.
- The Clippers are 13-7 against the spread (ATS) in their last 20 games.
- The total has hit the under in five of the Clippers’ last six games.
- Denver is 7-2 ATS in its last nine games.
- The total has hit the under in five of the last six games for Denver.
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