Denver Nuggets (35-20) vs. LA Clippers (26-28)
February 19, 2026 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Clippers +4.5; Over/Under: 226.5
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The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Denver Nuggets at the Intuit Dome on Thursday night. Here’s a Clippers vs Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets haven’t been at their best lately as they’ve split their last eight games overall and they will be looking to build some momentum after outlasting the scrappy Grizzlies in a 122-116 home win on Wednesday. Nikola Jokic led the team with a triple-double of 26 points with 15 rebounds and 11 assists, Jamal Murray added 23 points with six rebounds and seven assists while Tim Hardaway Jr chipped in with 21 points on seven of eight shooting off the bench. As a team, the Nuggets shot 53 percent from the field and 10 of 22 from the 3-point line, but despite leading by as many as 15 points, they had to battle right till the final buzzer to escape with the gritty win at home.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers cooled off a bit before the break and split their last eight games overall, but they will be eager to start a streak going after sneaking past the Rockets in a 105-102 road win on Wednesday. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 27 points, 12 rebounds and four assists, Kris Dunn and Bennedict Mathurin each scored 16 points while Brook Lopez chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Clippers shot 47 percent from the field and 11 of 28 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and had to work their way back from an early 15-point deficit, before Kawhi Leonard came through in the clutch and nailed the game winner plus a foul with just 2.0 seconds left on the clock.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as favorites following a win.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have lost each of their last six night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Clippers’ last six games at Intuit Dome.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Nuggets teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nuggets’ last six road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last five games between the Nuggets and Clippers have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Kawhi Leonard ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.1) this season.
- John Collins ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (43.0%) this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Nikola Jokic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per game (10.7) this season.
- Jamal Murray is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 30+ points and 10+ assists in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (23.5).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.6).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (120.4).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (11.9).
Clippers vs Nuggets Prediction
The Nuggets are still missing Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson, while the Clippers have ruled out Bradley Beal with Darius Garland listed as day-to-day. The Nuggets haven’t been at their best lately as they’re still dealing with some injuries, and they were far from convincing in their narrow win over the depleted Grizzlies in their last outing, but they’ve already beaten the Clippers twice this season. A win for the Clippers in this spot wouldn’t be a shock, as Kawhi Leonard can take over a game, but the Nuggets have already beaten the Clippers by double digits twice this season, and I think that trend continues with the Nuggets cruising to another win and cover.
