<p>In a Western Conference matchup, the Denver Nuggets (-139) host the Los Angeles Clippers (+118) at Ball Arena. The Nuggets are currently favored by 2.5 points and have won three straight games. The Clippers come into this game on an eight-game winning streak and have a record of 50-32.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 3:30 ET and can be seen on ESPN.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 3:30 ET on Saturday, April 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 143-138 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokić finishing with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.9% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Clippers Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Clippers finished the regular season with a 50-32 record after a 124-119 win over the Warriors on Sunday. LA was +3.5 point underdogs heading into the game, and they not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 243 points exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 24.5 points.</p> <p>After the Warriors went on a 15-0 run, extending their lead to 40-25, the Clippers responded by outscoring Golden State 35-25 in the 2nd quarter. They took a narrow 83-82 lead into the 4th quarter and held on for the win, despite being outscored 29-28 in the final period.</p><p>James Harden's 39 points and 10 assists led the Clippers to a 124-119 win over the Warriors, with Harden hitting 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency. Kawhi Leonard added 33 points, connecting on 4 threes, while Ivica Zubac contributed 22 points and 17 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Clippers shot 55.8% from the field and made 14 threes at a 46.7% rate. Harden scored 12 points in overtime, while Leonard added 1 point in the extra period.</p><p>Despite giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter, the Clippers tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing 25 and 24 points, respectively. They gave up 29 in the 4th but held on for the win. Overall, they allowed 119 points on 54% shooting from the Warriors.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Clippers struggled, allowing 15 threes on 45% shooting. The Warriors also went 18/23 from the free-throw line. The Clippers finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up just 3 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals.</p><h3>Will the Nuggets Win at Ball Arena?</h3><p>The Nuggets wrapped up their regular season with a 126-111 road win over the Rockets on Sunday, bringing their record to 50-32. Denver entered the game as -6.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 237 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 234.5.</p> <p>Denver took control early, leading 36-23 after the 1st quarter. They maintained their lead by matching Houston’s 29 points in the 2nd quarter, then dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Rockets 37-19. Despite a 40-24 4th quarter from Houston, the Nuggets’ big lead allowed them to cruise to victory.</p><p>The Nuggets shot 51.1% from the field in their win over the Rockets, with Michael Porter Jr. leading the way, scoring 19 points and hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency. Nikola Jokić also connected on 3 threes, shooting 60% from deep, and finished with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.</p> <p>Denver made 10 threes as a team, shooting 34.5% from beyond the arc. Jokić scored 14 of his 18 points in the 1st quarter, while Porter added 11 points in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Nuggets were strong in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing just 23 and 19 points, respectively, but they struggled in the 4th, giving up 40 points. Still, they held the Rockets to 111 points on 45% shooting in the game.</p> <p>From three-point range, Denver limited Houston to 12 made threes on 35% shooting. The Rockets also went 9/14 from the free-throw line. The Nuggets finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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