*These NBA tips and player prop picks are done the previous game day. Adjust selections should spreads and lineups change.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS @ DENVER NUGGETS
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
West 1st Round – Game 7 (Series tied 3-3)
Team & Totals Trends:
- The Nuggets have won 9 of their last 10 Western Conference First Round home games
- 5 of the Nuggets’ last 6 WC First Round home games have gone under the total
- The Clippers have won the 1st half in 11 of their last 13 games
- The Clippers have failed to cover in each of their last 3 games
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| LAC | 50 | 32 | 30-11 | 20-21 |
| DEN | 50 | 32 | 26-15 | 24-17 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| LAC | 112.9 | 108.2 | +4.7 | 221.1 |
| DEN | 120.8 | 116.9 | +3.9 | 237.7 |
Here is the full updated season series table:
SEASON SERIES
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| DATE | RESULT |
| Oct 27, 2024 | DEN 104 @ LAC 109 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | LAC 126 @ DEN 122 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | DEN 120 @ LAC 98 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | DEN 126 @ LAC 103 |
| GAME 1 | LAC 110 @ DEN 112 (OT) |
| GAME 2 | LAC 105 @ DEN 102 |
| GAME 3 | DEN 83 @ LAC 117 |
| GAME 4 | DEN 101 @ LAC 99 |
| GAME 5 | LAC 115 @ DEN 131 |
| GAME 6 | DEN 105 @ LAC 111 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| DEN | UNDER | DEN |
| -1.5 | 205.5 | 120-101 |
Everything is on the line as the Clippers and Nuggets face off in Game 7 of their Western First Round series at Ball Arena.
The Clippers forced a decisive game with a 111-105 win at Intuit Dome on Thursday, leveling the series at 3-3.
Capitalizing on Denver’s mistakes proved crucial, with the Clippers holding a 23-10 advantage in points off turnovers. L.A. also had the edge at the free throw line, hitting 13-of-15 (86.7%) compared to Denver’s 6-of-9 (66.7%). James Harden led the way with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Kawhi Leonard added 27 points and 10 boards.
Nikola Jokic paced the Nuggets with 25 points, 8 assists, and 3 steals, but Denver will need more all-around execution at home. The Clippers have now won 8 of their last 9 games when Harden scores 25 or more
PICK – UNDER 205.5 TOTAL POINTS
