NBA Playoffs 2025 Contest: Clippers versus Nuggets Game 7 Forecast, Odds, Selection, Spread
Ready for some thrilling NBA action? The Nuggets host the Clippers in a winner-takes-all Game 7 this Saturday! After the Clippers clinched Game 6, it's time to see who comes out on top in our NBA betting series.
The Clippers are counting on Kawhi Leonard to shine on both offense and defense. Ivica Zubac's presence down low is essential, but James Harden and Norman Powell also need to step up. The Clippers have their backs against the wall and need every player on deck for this road Game Seven to salvage their season and advance to the next round.
On the other side, the Nuggets will push hard in Game 7 at home. Nikola Jokic has been outstanding, and Jamal Murray's contributions in the postseason cannot be underestimated. Aaron Gordon and Russell Westbrook are crucial X-factors for the Nuggets in this decisive match.
As we delve into the NBA odds for Game 7, courtesy of FanDuel, here are the key figures:
NBA Playoffs Odds: Clippers-Nuggets Game 7 Odds
- Los Angeles Clippers: +1 (-110) Moneyline: -102
- Denver Nuggets: -1 (-110) Moneyline: -116
- Over: 205.5 (-110)
- Under: 205.5 (-110)
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Why the Clippers Will Cover the Spread/Win
The Clippers have been on point on offense during the playoffs, averaging 109.5 points per game. With scoring from four players over double digits, Leonard (25.5 ppg) and Harden (20.7 ppg) lead the charge. Harden's strong passing and Leonard's offensive prowess are the engine of this offense. The Clippers' depth, especially Harden, Powell, and Zubac, will make the difference on offense.
Defensively, while the Clippers have been inconsistent, their frontcourt has been domineering. Zubac (9.5 rebounds per game) and their on-ball defense has been among the best in the NBA, a crucial advantage in the playoffs. With the ability to slow down the Nuggets, the Clippers can exit the series victorious.
Why the Nuggets Will Cover the Spread/Win
Despite their inconsistent play against the Clippers, the Nuggets have an undeniably strong offense, averaging 105.7 points per game and 47.5% field goal percentage. With six players scoring over double digits this season, Jokic (25.3 ppg and 10.5 assists per game), and Murray (24 points per game) lead the charge. Denver needs all hands on deck at home in Game 7 for a chance at the next round.
Defensively, the Nuggets have struggled during the postseason, but Jokic (11.8 rebounds per game) and his shot-blocking prowess (0.8 blocks per game) remain the competitive advantage. Denver's success depends on their ability to outmaneuver the Clippers' perimeter defense, which has been their weakness during the series.
Final Clippers-Nuggets Prediction & Pick
The Nuggets have more ways to beat the Clippers, but the Clippers' physicality and adaptability on defense give them the edge in this high-stakes showdown. We predict the Clippers will seize the win and cover the spread on the road, advancing to the next round.
Final Clippers-Nuggets Prediction & Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +1 (-110)
- The Clippers' reliance on Kawhi Leonard's dual-threat ability and Ivica Zubac's presence down low will be critical factors in the upcoming Game 7.
- The Nuggets have Nikola Jokic's outstanding performance and Jamal Murray's contributions in the postseason as their assets, with Aaron Gordon and Russell Westbrook as crucial X-factors.
- According to the NBA odds by FanDuel, the Los Angeles Clippers have a +1(-110) moneyline for Game 7, with the Denver Nuggets at -1(-110).
- In this winner-takes-all Game 7, the Clippers' offensive depth, led by James Harden and Norman Powell, and their domineering frontcourt defense might just give them the edge over the Nuggets.
- Should the Nuggets cover the spread or win in Game 7, they would need to outmaneuver the Clippers' perimeter defense, which has been their weakness in the series.
