NBA Betting: Clippers vs Nuggets

Courtesy of  OddsShark.com The Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Pepsi Center. Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Clippers came on strong in the second quarter, as they rushed past the Bulls 104-97 on Wednesday. The Clippers covered the 3.5-point spread, while the 201 points made it OVER the posted total of 194.5. Baron Davis led the way with 23 points and six assists, while Chris Kaman added 20 in the win. The Nuggets came out on top in the overtime session and defeated the Warriors 123-118 on Wednesday. The Nuggets failed to cover the 6-point spread, while the teams played OVER the posted total of 230. Chauncey Billups led the Nuggets with 37 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Carmelo Anthony chipped in with 23 points in the win. Current streak: Los Angeles has won 2 straight games. Denver has won 4 straight games. Team records: Los Angeles: 19-22 SU, 20-21 ATS Denver: 27-14 SU, 18-21-2 ATS Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Thursday are 2-8 Before playing Washington are 4-6 After playing Chicago are 8-2 After a win are 5-5 Denver most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing New Orleans are 7-3 After playing Golden State are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 12 of the LA Clippers last 17 games when playing Denver LA Clippers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Denver LA Clippers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Denver is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers Denver is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Clippers Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Next up: LA Clippers at Washington, Sunday, January 24 Denver home to New Orleans, Saturday, January 23