The Denver Nuggets, seeded 4th, will face off against the Los Angeles Clippers, seeded 5th, in a crucial Game 7 of the 2025 NBA playoffs this Saturday. Both teams have won their last two games in the series. The Nuggets missed a chance to close out the series when they were up 3-2, losing 111-105 to the Clippers on Thursday. The winner of this game will move on to play the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Ball Arena in Denver, where the Nuggets had a 26-15 home record in the regular season. Initially favored by -3, Denver is now a 1.5-point favorite according to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, with the over/under set at 207.5 points. The money line has Denver at -121 (risk $121 to win $100) and Los Angeles at +101 (risk $100 to win $101). Before making any picks, it’s advisable to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model has a successful track record, having generated over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players with its top-rated NBA picks over the past few seasons. The model is currently on a 156-116 run for all top-rated NBA picks and has a 67% success rate on top-rated NBA against-the-spread picks this season. By following the model’s picks, bettors could have seen significant returns at sportsbooks and on betting apps.
The model has simulated the Clippers vs. Nuggets matchup 10,000 times and has provided its NBA picks and betting predictions. To see the model’s picks, head over to SportsLine. Below are the NBA odds and betting lines for Clippers vs. Nuggets:
- Clippers vs. Nuggets spread: Denver -1.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook
- Clippers vs. Nuggets over/under: 207.5 points
- Clippers vs. Nuggets money line: Denver -121, Los Angeles +101
- DEN: Nuggets are 40-46-2 against the spread this season
- LAC: Clippers are 50-37-1 against the spread this season
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Why the Clippers can cover
Guard Norman Powell has been a scoring machine for the Clippers, averaging 17.2 points, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game in the series. Powell has had several 20+ point games and was instrumental in the Game 6 victory with 24 points. Forward Kawhi Leonard is another key player for the Clippers, leading the team in points and steals while also excelling defensively.
Why the Nuggets can cover
Center Nikola Jokic is a standout performer for the Nuggets, showcasing his versatility by leading the team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. Guard Jamal Murray is another offensive threat for the Nuggets, consistently scoring over 20 points per game and shooting well from beyond the arc.
How to make Clippers vs. Nuggets picks
The SportsLine model is leaning towards the Over on the total points, projecting 217 combined points. The model also suggests that one side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations. For more detailed NBA picks from the model, visit SportsLine.
Interested in knowing who will win between the Clippers and Nuggets, and which side of the spread is favored in over 50% of simulations? Head to SportsLine now to get all the insights from the model that has a proven track record of success with top-rated NBA picks.
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