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Both teams enter this postseason clash with clean injury reports, setting the stage for what should be a tightly contested and physical playoff series. However, the Los Angeles Clippers come in with a significant edge in terms of organizational stability. Unlike Denver, the Clippers haven't had to deal with a coaching change right before the most critical part of the season. That kind of disruption can’t be overlooked, especially when chemistry and preparation are key at this stage.

These two squads are no strangers to each other, having split their four regular-season meetings. Interestingly, both teams protected their home courts in those matchups, which could hint at the pattern this series might follow — tightly contested games where home advantage could prove crucial.

While recent form and public momentum may favor the Clippers, this series opener could tell a different story. Expect the defending champion Nuggets to make an early statement, leaning heavily on Nikola Jokic to carry them to a Game 1 victory in front of their home crowd. Take Denver ATS


NBA Basketball Picks
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NBA Basketball Cappers Picks for Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets with Cappers winnings percentage over 55% for the last 7 days:


Tim Donaghy 60 % Chris Ruffolo 54 % Dan Kaiser 57 % Payton Shanks 67 % Payton Shanks 67 % Mike Lundin 86 % Mikey Sports 83 % Matt Severance 74 % Paul Leiner 60 % Hakeem Profit 67 % ASA wins 67 % Porter Picks 100 % Parlay Winners 63 % Power Play Wins 71 %

Spread
Money
Total
2.5 -107
125
O224.5 -110
-2.5 -113
-145
U224.5 -110


SPREAD
Los Angeles Clippers 2.5 (-107)
AVG SPREAD W%: 49 ROI: -7
David Picks and parlays W%: 49 ROI: -6 Trent Pruitt W%: 49 ROI: -6 Randy Chambers W%: 48 ROI: -7 Brandon Lang W%: 45 ROI: -14 Chris Ruffolo W%: 50 ROI: -6 Dan Kaiser W%: 53 ROI: -4 Payton Shanks W%: 50 ROI: -5 Mike Lundin W%: 52 ROI: -4 Mikey Sports W%: 45 ROI: -15 Ray Monohan W%: 50 ROI: -3 Brad Botkin W%: 43 ROI: -17 Bruce Marshall W%: 48 ROI: -6 Hakeem Profit W%: 50 ROI: -6 Porter Picks W%: 50 ROI: -4 Parlay Winners W%: 52 ROI: -5

SPREAD
Denver Nuggets -2.5 (-113)
AVG SPREAD W%: 55 ROI: 5
Mark Ruelle W%: 52 ROI: -2 Parlay's Pundit W%: 49 ROI: -7 Peter Tran W%: 49 ROI: -6 Max Turner W%: 49 ROI: -6 Power Play Wins W%: 83 ROI: 50 HEdge Admin W%: 65 ROI: 23 The Lock Club W%: 49 ROI: -7 Paul Leiner W%: 50 ROI: -5 Kosty Insider Plays W%: 52 ROI: 1



MONEY
Los Angeles Clippers 125
AVG MONEY W%: 51 ROI: -6
Jason La Canfora W%: 47 ROI: -8 Midwest Mike Sports W%: 55 ROI: -3

MONEY
Denver Nuggets -145
AVG MONEY W%: 52 ROI: -7
Teddy Covers W%: 48 ROI: -8 Matt Severance W%: 56 ROI: -5

TOTAL
UNDER 224.5 (-110)

TOTAL
OVER 224.5 (-110)
AVG OVER W%: 49 ROI: -7
Caleb Wilfinger W%: 49 ROI: -5 Trent Pruitt W%: 49 ROI: -6 Max Turner W%: 49 ROI: -6 Tim Donaghy W%: 51 ROI: -3 Payton Shanks W%: 50 ROI: -5 LVSB Total W%: 47 ROI: -11 ASA wins W%: 48 ROI: -10