Nuggets vs. Clippers Prediction: Clippers Predicted to Win Game 3 [2025]

The Los Angeles Clippers will take on the Denver Nuggets in Game 3of their 2025 NBA Playoffs series at Intuit Dome on Thursday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Clippers as the most likely winner of Game 3.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Denver-LA Clippers game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Clippers with a win probability of 69% and the Nuggets with 31%."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Clippers lineup will feature players like Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac, while the Nuggets will look to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon.

For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Nuggets vs. Clippers predictions page.

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Clippers vs. Nuggets Prediction: Who Will Win Game 3?

Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NBA Playoffs matchup between the Nuggets and Clippers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Clippers a 69% chance of beating the Nuggets in Game 3 of the series. Our predicted final score has the Clippers winning 109-104.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Nuggets and Clippers each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 213.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.

Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 3 Odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Nuggets vs. Clippers Picks and Best Bets for Game 3

Our model's strongest edge in today's Nuggets vs. Clippers matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NBA picks and NBA best bets for every game throughout the season.

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Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 3 Player Props

NBA prop bets are a common way to wager on Thursday's Nuggets vs. Clippers matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Intuit Dome.

Nikola Jokic is expected to lead the Nuggets in scoring, while Kawhi Leonard is projected to be the top scorer for the Clippers.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 3 Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's Game 3 between the Clippers and Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers
• Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
• Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
• Venue: Intuit Dome
• NBA Playoffs Bracket: Updated NBA Playoffs bracket and schedule

The NBA Playoffs is an annual postseason tournament held to decide the league's champion.

Sixteen teams, including the Nuggets and Clippers, made the NBA Playoffs 2025, which spans four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.

Each round is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned. Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Nuggets vs. Clippers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Denver vs. LA Clippers picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Clippers, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Nuggets on Thursday.

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