Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Game 6 Matchup Breakdown
The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers will battle in what should be an intense Game 6 on Thursday, May 1 at 10:00 PM ET at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. MyBookie showcases the latest NBA betting odds with the Clippers favored with a point spread at -6.5 (-110).
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Nuggets are currently on a two-game win streak in this series and they recently took a 3-2 series lead with their recent win in Game 5. This was a 131-115 outing, where Denver has looked their best in all of the series.
Jamal Murray exploded with 43 points on 63.4 percent shooting from the field. Six players in total reached double digits in scoring, but Russell Westbrook had 21 points off the bench to give the offense a spark during this pivotal Denver Nuggets moment.
Denver shot 55.8 percent from the field and 51.5 percent from long range. Their three point shooting is what the biggest difference in this game was, as most of their stats align with the Clippers. They also never let the Clippers gain the lead at any time, giving themselves room to breathe.
The Nuggets put up 120.8 points a game during the regular season, but have fallen back in this series with 105.8 points each game. Most of the games have been close, but two have been blowouts, showcasing the competitive nature of the Denver Nuggets.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Clippers know they have to dominate early in Game 6 to set the tone to potentially win. They had a 117-83 blowout win in Game 3, but this will likely not happen again for either team against the strong Denver competition.
Ivica Zubac led with 27 points and made 11 of his 15 shots from the field. Kawhi Leonard had a strong performance of 20 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds. They also had six players make it to double digits for points, with Bogdan Bogdanovic having 18 off the bench.
Los Angeles connected on 52.4 percent of their shots overall and 37.9 percent from downtown. Other than that, they stacked up well against the Nuggets. The only area they dominated in was points in the paint with 62, while the Denver Nuggets had 46.
The Clippers’ offense in the regular season averaged 112.9 points a game. In this series, they have put up 109.2 points each battle. This is a slightly more appealing number, but they must not allow the Nuggets to break 100 with ease.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie has you set with the best Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers betting odds, which currently reveal the Clippers as 6.5-point favorites. Market predictions are suggesting the Clippers have a 53.8 percent likelihood of winning.
The Nuggets have the best momentum right now and they would prefer to end this series as soon as possible. The Clippers would need a strong performance out of Leonard and James Harden, which will likely happen. However, the Nuggets are appealing to cover the spread and prove their consistency as the Denver Nuggets.
Final Pick: Denver Nuggets +6.5 (+100)
