Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Predictions & Player Props [04/22/2025]

Nuggets (1-0) vs. Clippers (0-1), April 22, 2025, at Ball Arena. After a thrilling overtime victory in Game 1, the reigning champions will try to take a 2-0 lead before traveling to Los Angeles. Header: Nuggets vs Clippers predictions, player props, over/under tips: NBA this clash Before this clash, check out predictions, player props, and over/under tips for this Nuggets vs Clippers game.

Game Info

• Date – April 22, 2025

• Time (ET) – 9:00 PM

• Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO

• Where to Watch – TNT / NBA League Pass

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds

Bookmaker	Nuggets Odds	Clippers Odds
DraftKings	-130	+110

Preview: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers

Denver Nuggets Preview

Denver won Game 1 with a gritty, 112-100 overtime victory, rallying from a 15-point deficit to outlast the Clippers. Nikola Jokic flirted with a triple-double, recording 29 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists in an MVP-caliber showing. Michael Porter Jr had a tough night but the other four in the starting five picked it up when it counted. David Adelman’s team understands that a series lead of 2-0 would give them control, particularly with the next two games out of the home environment.

Bulls Starting Lineup – Ball, Green; DeRozan, Williams; Vucevic

Los Angeles Clippers Preview

The Clippers were dominant at the beginning of Game 1, fueled by James Harden’s 32 points and 11 assists. But one-reminder-too-many turnovers (20 overall) proved their undoing, ultimately, in overtime. Kawhi Leonard added 20 points yet had 7 turnovers, a reflection of the team’s struggle with sloppiness under duress. Tyronn Lue’s men will need to secure the ball much better and will hope to get a more efficient showing from their stars to avoid going into a 2-0 hole.

Clippers Starting Lineup – Harden, Dunn; Powell, Leonard; Zubac

Key Statistics for Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers

• The Nuggets are 6-1 in their past seven home playoff games.

• Nikola Jokic has 18 postseason career triple-doubles, third-most in history.

• In Game 1, the Clippers had 9 more turnovers than Denver (20 to 11).

• James Harden has 30+p in 3 of 4 last playoff games.

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Player Free Props

Nikola Jokic Total Assists Over 9.5 @ -115 (FanDuel): Jokic dropped 12 assists in Game 1 and he remains the offensive engine for the Nuggets. Look for another good playmaking night.

James Harden Total Points Over 27.5 @ -110 (BetMGM) – Harden was hot in Game 1 and will need that kind of scoring as the Clippers try to even the series.

Final Prediction: Nuggets vs Clippers

With momentum in their favor and home court, the Nuggets will take a 2-0 lead. Unless the Clippers can substantially eliminate their turnovers, they may find it difficult to keep up late in games.

Our tips say the Denver Nuggets win and the total match points are over 221.5.