Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Denver Nuggets
Los Angeles Clippers
The NBA playoffs have already begun, and practically every game is generating great interest among fans. The matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers looks intriguing. Here's my prediction for this event.
Denver Nuggets
This season, Denver did not compete for the conference title, as keeping up with Oklahoma was incredibly difficult. The club finished fourth in the West, with a two-win gap from the seventh place, which forced them to stay on their toes.
The first game of the series was not the best for the Nuggets, as the team missed a lot of shots, even on relatively easy attempts. Denver was trailing for most of the game but managed to show character. Holmes will definitely not be able to assist his teammates in this encounter.
Los Angeles Clippers
In the regular season, the Clippers only fell behind Denver based on additional indicators, finishing fifth in the conference. The team arrived in Denver determined, got off to a good start, and overall had chances to win. They couldn't maintain their advantage, so now they need to focus on the second game, where they can even the series.
The trio of Harden, Leonard, and Zubac scored 75 points, with each player scoring over 20 points. The Clippers showcased a style of basketball that gives hope for advancing to the next round, even though the opponent is incredibly tough.
Match Facts
- Denver won 27 out of 42 home games, including one playoff match.
- The Clippers have 20 wins and 22 losses on the road.
- The odds for the upcoming match are as follows: P1 – 1.95, P2 – 1.89.
H2H
The first game of the series was fiercely contested. The Clippers started more confidently and led by as much as 15 points during the second quarter, but the teams went into halftime with the visitors leading by just 3 points. Ultimately, the game went into overtime, where Denver had more left in the tank – 112:110.
Prediction
Bookmakers find it difficult to single out a favorite in this matchup, which I agree with, as there will be many strong players on the court, and the game could end with any outcome. The result will be the priority, and I don't expect particularly spectacular basketball. I consider a bet on the total score under 219.5 points to be promising.
