Clippers vs. Nuggets Prediction: Denver Predicted to Win Game 1 [2025]

The Denver Nuggets will face the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1of their 2025 NBA Playoffs series at Ball Arena on Saturday, starting at 3:30PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Nuggets as the most likely winner of Game 1.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's LA Clippers-Denver game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Nuggets are more likely to win, while the Clippers have a lower chance of victory."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Nuggets lineup will feature stars like Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter, while the Clippers will be led by Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Norman Powell.

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

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Clippers vs. Clippers Prediction: Who Will Win Game 1?

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

Our famous predictive model gives the Nuggets a 61% chance of beating the Clippers in Game 1 of the series. Our predicted final score has the Nuggets winning 113-110.

According to our model, the Nuggets (-2.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 224.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Clippers vs. Nuggets Game 1 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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Clippers vs. Nuggets Picks and Best Bets for Game 1

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Clippers vs. Nuggets Game 1 Player Props

Betting on LA Clippers vs. Denver NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Ball Arena.

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

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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Clippers vs. Nuggets Game 1 Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's Game 1 between the Nuggets and Clippers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 3:30PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets
• Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
• Time: 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena
• NBA Playoffs Bracket: Updated NBA Playoffs bracket and schedule

The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to determine the league's champion.

A total of 16 teams, including the Clippers and Nuggets, made the NBA Playoffs 2025, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.

Each round is played 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 Saturday's Clippers vs. Nuggets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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

Conclusion

We predict the Nuggets, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Clippers on Saturday.

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