Get our Clippers vs. Nuggets game 6 prediction, betting odds, key stats, player props, injury report of NBA playoffs first round here. The Los Angeles Clippers are on the ropes as they host the Denver Nuggets in a do-or-die Game 6 at the newly opened Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 2, and the game will be nationally televised on TNT.
Denver holds a 3-2 series edge after a commanding 117-104 win in Game 5, and will look to close out the series behind MVP candidate Nikola Jokic, while James Harden and the Clippers aim to protect home court and force a winner-take-all Game 7.
With the Clippers entering as 6.5-point favorites and the total set at 211.5, all eyes will be on whether L.A. can extend the series or if Denver advances.
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📺 Where to Watch Clippers vs. Nuggets Game 6? (Thursday, May 1 2025)
- 🕘 Date: Thursday, May 2, 2025
- 🕙 Time: 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT
- 📍 Location: Intuit Dome – Inglewood, California
- 📺 TV Channel: TNT
- 💻 Streaming: FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV or NBA League Pass
💰 Clippers vs. Nuggets Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Denver Nuggets | +6.5 (-105) | +230 | O 211.5 (-110) |
| LA Clippers | -6.5 (-115) | -285 | U 211.5 (-110) |
🧠 Series Recap
- Game 1: Clippers 108, Nuggets 103
- Game 2: Nuggets 115, Clippers 107
- Game 3: Nuggets 120, Clippers 112
- Game 4: Clippers 113, Nuggets 97
- Game 5: Nuggets 117, Clippers 104
Denver holds a 3-2 lead behind MVP-caliber performances from Nikola Jokic and hot shooting from Michael Porter Jr. The Clippers now return home to the Intuit Dome needing a bounce-back performance to avoid elimination.
📈 Betting Trends
🔹 Against the Spread (ATS)
- Clippers are 47-35 ATS this season.
- Nuggets are 38-44 ATS, but 4-2 ATS when listed as +6.5 or more.
- Clippers are 18-11 ATS as favorites of 6.5+.
🔹 Over/Under
- Clippers have gone over 211.5 in 55 of 82 games.
- Nuggets have gone over 211.5 in 74 of 82 games.
- Combined points per game: 233.7 PPG, which is 22.2 more than the total.
🔹 Moneyline
- Clippers are 38-11 as moneyline favorites.
- Nuggets are 9-11 as moneyline underdogs, but 3-2 as underdogs of +230 or longer.
Injury Report
- Los Angeles Clippers: No injuries reported.
- Denver Nuggets: Rookie forward DaRon Holmes II is out for the season due to a torn Achilles tendon sustained during the Summer League.
🔑 Key Players to Watch
🏹 Denver Nuggets
Nikola Jokic
- 29.6 PPG | 12.7 RPG | 10.2 APG
- Arguably the best player in the series. Expect heavy usage and triple-double potential.
Michael Porter Jr.
- 18.2 PPG | 7.0 RPG | 2.5 3PM
- Key floor spacer. His shooting will be vital to Denver’s spacing.
Jamal Murray
- 21.4 PPG | 6.0 APG
- If healthy, Murray’s ability to create off the dribble is the Nuggets’ X-factor.
⚡ LA Clippers
James Harden
- 22.8 PPG | 8.7 APG | 5.8 RPG
- Veteran leadership and scoring needed with Kawhi’s availability in question.
Norman Powell
- 21.8 PPG
- Efficient bucket-getter off the bench, especially at home.
Ivica Zubac
- 16.8 PPG | 12.6 RPG
- Tasked with keeping Jokic in check — no small feat.
🔮 Player Props
| Player | Points Line | O/U Odds | Season Avg |
| Nikola Jokic | 26.5 | -125 | 29.6 |
| Jamal Murray | 20.5 | -110 | 21.4 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 12.5 | -125 | 18.2 |
| James Harden | 20.5 | -115 | 22.8 |
| Norman Powell | 17.5 | -110 | 21.8 |
| Ivica Zubac | 17.5 | -125 | 16.8 |
🔗 Same Game Parlay Idea
- Nikola Jokic Over 26.5 Points
- Norman Powell Over 17.5 Points
- Over 211.5 Total Points
✅ Odds: +450
🎯 Risk: Medium | Reward: Strong value if Jokic dominates and game pace remains high.
📣 Final Prediction
- ATS Pick: Nuggets +6.5
- O/U Pick: Over 211.5
- Score Prediction: Clippers 117, Nuggets 112
Denver is hot right now, and while the Clippers should win at home, expect this one to be close. With both offenses firing and the total set fairly low, the over is the sharp play. Take the Nuggets to cover and this one to go Over 211.5.
