Predicted match parlay for NBA's April 24th contest: Nuggets versus Clippers, offering enhanced odds of +425
"Game 3 of the Nuggets-Clippers series is headed to LA, with the home team looking to take a 2-1 lead after splitting the first two games. The Nuggets won a thriller in Game 1, 112-110 in OT, while the Clippers snatched victory in Game 2, 105-102.
For the casual basketball fan, it's a bummer this matchup won't grace the screens of TNT; instead, it's on NBA TV. Charles Barkley and Shaq are none too pleased about the decision, wondering aloud, "Who made that decision!?" and saying they'd trade the Thunder-Grizzlies game if they could.
Now, let's dive into a three-leg same-game parlay for the upcoming Game 3, with odds of (+425) via NBA sportsbook BetOnline. The Clippers are favored by one and a half points at home against the Nuggets.
NBA Same Game Parlay Picks, April 24
Nuggets vs. Clippers Same Game Parlay Picks
- Nikola Jokic – Over 8.5 assists: Despite the shakeup in the Nuggets' coaching staff this postseason, Jokic has shown no signs of slowing down. In nine of his last 11 games, he's recorded over 8.5 assists.
- Kawhi Leonard – Over 24.5 points: In his vintage playoff form, Leonard had a team-high 39 points in Game 2 against the Nuggets. He's recorded over 24.5 points in 10 of his last 16 games.
- Jamal Murray – Over 2.5 three-pointers: To make a deep run in 2025, the Nuggets need Murray to step up and provide an offensive boost. In six of his last 10 games, Murray has made over 2.5 three-pointers.**
During the Nuggets' 2023 championship run, Murray was a crucial piece, averaging 26.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. He shot .396 percent from beyond the arc, attempting 7.5 three-pointers per contest.
Some context on the broadcasting choice: Game 3 of the Denver-LA series was broadcast on NBA TV instead of TNT due to TNT declining to pick up the game for their Thursday lineup. This decision has been criticized by analysts, with Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal expressing their disappointment, feeling the more compelling Clippers-Nuggets series deserved national attention."
- The Nuggets and Clippers series, currently tied at one game each, is set to continue in Los Angeles, with the Clippers aiming to gain a 2-1 lead.
- In Game 3, Nikola Jokic is expected to provide multiple assists, having exceeded 8.5 assists in nine out of his last 11 games.
- Kawhi Leonard is anticipated to score over 24.5 points, a feat he has achieved in ten out of his last 16 games.
- Jamal Murray is predicted to make over 2.5 three-pointers, a trend he has maintained in six out of his last 10 games.
- The home team, Clippers, are favored by one and a half points against the Nuggets in Game 3, according to the NBA sportsbook BetOnline.
- During the 2023 championship run, Murray was a key contributor for the Nuggets, averaging 26.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, while shooting .396 percent from beyond the arc.
- Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal have expressed disappointment over the broadcasting decision, as Game 3 was aired on NBA TV instead of TNT, with the analysts believing the Clippers-Nuggets series deserved national attention.
