The LA Clippers look to end a two-game losing skid with a matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Los Angeles, 2-0 against Denver, hopes to win the season series with another win. The Clippers will miss a few key players when they take on Nikola Jokic and Co.
The Nuggets lost to the Clippers by a combined nine points in two games despite incredible performances by the Joker. To break through against their visitors, the reigning MVP needs his supporting cast to step up. Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun have to play well, particularly if Jamal Murray is unavailable.

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LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets: Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips
The Ball Arena in Denver will host the Clippers-Nuggets game. Basketball fans can also catch the action by subscribing to the NBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Clippers (+220) vs. Nuggets (-275)
Odds: Clippers (+7.5) vs. Nuggets (-7.5)
Total (O/U): Clippers (o228.5 -110) vs. Nuggets (u228.5 -108)
Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets preview
The LA Clippers got big scoring games by Norman Powell in the first meeting and James Harden in the rematch against the Nuggets. They needed that to offset Nikola Jokic, who has been nearly unstoppable in both games. Ty Lue will be hoping Harden, Powell or both can keep lighting up Denver to win on the road.
LA has a big chance of going 3-0 up if it can stay efficient with their 3-point shots in Denver’s home court.
The Denver Nuggets have to move the ball better and commit fewer turnovers than the Clippers. They could have been up 2-0 instead of the other way around if they had been more careful with the ball. Jokic and his teammates can’t afford another sloppy encounter against their visitors.
LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets predicted starting lineups
Clippers
PG: James Harden | SG: Kris Dunn | SF: Norman Powell | PF: Nic Batum | C: Ivica Zubac
Nuggets
PG: Jamal Murray | SG: Christian Braun | SF: Michael Porter Jr. | PF: Aaron Gordon | C: Nikola Jokic
LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets betting tips
Nikola Jokic has been on a tear this season, particularly in his last five games. The reigning MVP is averaging 39.4 points, 14.8 rebounds and 8.8 assists during that stretch. Jokic is well-rested as he hasn’t played since dropping 48 points against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.
The Joker will likely top his 31.5 (O/U) points prop on Friday.
Norman Powell has played well against the Nuggets this season. In two games versus Denver, he has averaged 32.5 PPG. He will likely go over his 20.5 (O/U) points prop.
LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets prediction
The Clippers defense, sixth in the NBA in defensive rating, have caused the Nuggets problems. Derrick Jones Jr. and Terance Mann, LA’s best defenders, are out for Friday’s game. The hosts likely break through against the Clippers and beat the -7.5 spread.
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