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The Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets are two of this month’s best NBA storylines, and tonight’s matchup could yet prove to be a playoff preview.
Denver’s 10-6 mark without Nikola Jokic (and plenty of other starters) is beyond stunning, but L.A. has flipped the script even more dramatically, and my Clippers vs. Nuggets predictions expect Ty Lue’s squad to have revenge on their minds at Ball Arena.
Read on for my free NBA picks and betting tips for this January 30 clash.
Clippers vs Nuggets predictionClippers vs Nuggets best bet: Clippers -6.5 (-110)
There’s never a dull moment with these Los Angeles Clippers, and they’re authoring one of the great in-season turnarounds after a miserable 6-21 start.
Powered by Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, L.A. has won 16 of its past 19 contests. The next mission is avenging a Game 7 no-show in Denver in last year’s playoffs.
All the signs look promising. The Clippers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 outings, and they’ve won five of their last six matchups away from Intuit Dome.
The visitors have also held opponents under the 110-point mark in eight of their last 10 games.
While the Denver Nuggets have surpassed expectations during a nightmare injury crisis, this is the kind of matchup where the absences of Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cam Johnson will be felt.
Jamal Murray will have a huge burden to carry, with Kris Dunn shadowing him all night.
Denver has clearly unlocked newfound depth with extra minutes across the rotation, but four of its past seven wins have come against NBA minnows.
This is a different proposition against a veteran L.A. team, so I’m laying the points and trusting the Clippers to bring the intensity that was badly missing on their last visit to Mile High City.
Clippers vs Nuggets same-game parlayIvica Zubac had some big rebounding games in Denver in last season’s playoffs, and he’s nailed this Over in five of his past seven outings, including a 19-board effort against the Lakers last week.
His battle with Jonas Valanciunas will be key, and Zubac could feast against the Nuggets’ untested backup frontcourt options.
It’s tough to see the Clippers covering the spread without a dynamic Harden performance, so this assists pick is a natural SGP add.
The Beard ranks fourth in the NBA in assists this year, and he’s dished 9+ dimes in four of his past six games.
Clippers vs Nuggets SGP- Clippers -6.5
- Ivica Zubac Over 10.5 rebounds
- James Harden Over 8.5 assists
Tim Hardaway Jr. does most of his damage as a shooter, but he’s also quietly chipped in on the glass lately. He’s grabbed 3+ boards in four straight outings.
Clippers vs Nuggets SGP- Clippers -6.5
- Ivica Zubac Over 10.5 rebounds
- James Harden Over 8.5 assists
- Tim Hardaway Jr. Over 2.5 rebounds
- Spread: Clippers -5.5 (-110) | Nuggets +5.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Clippers -225 | Nuggets +185
- Over/Under: Over 210.5 (-110) | Under 210.5 (-110)
The Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Find more NBA betting trends for Clippers vs. Nuggets.
How to watch Clippers vs Nuggets| Location | Ball Arena, Denver, CO |
| Date | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN SoCal, Altitude |
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