The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers meet Thursday in NBA preseason action at the crypto.com Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets look for a win to finish the preseason with a 3-2 record. The Denver Nuggets have won 5 of their last 7 preseason games. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 114.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 48 percent shooting. Julian Strawther is averaging 17.8 points and 1.5 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic is averaging 13.7 points and 6 rebounds. Jamal Murray is the third double-digit scorer and Reggie Jackson is dishing 1.7 assists. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.5 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers look for a win to finish the preseason with a 3-1 record. The Clippers have lost 6 of their last 10 preseason games. The Los Angeles Clippers are averaging 105 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 100.7 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Bones Hyland is averaging 12.3 points and 3 rebounds, while Paul George is averaging 11.3 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard is the third double-digit scorer and Xavier Moon is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Los Angeles Clippers are shooting 30 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Clippers are allowing 27.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.
Randy’s Pick
I don’t expect either of these teams to give key players much run, if at all, as the regular season is around the corner and both teams pretty much know where they are. The fact we’re getting a free bucket with the Los Angeles Clippers is a bit strange to me. The Clippers are at home, and they just beat the Nuggets on Tuesday. In that game, the Clippers shot 56.1 percent from the field. I expect the Nuggets to be careful given that they play a game that counts on Tuesday. Give me the free bucket with the Clippers.