Prop Bets: Denver Nuggets VS Los Angeles Clippers 2025-07-17
Clippers vs. Nuggets NBA Summer League Prediction: A Tale of Two Teams (and a Lot of Points)
The Los Angeles Clippers (3-0, 10+ point margins) are here to play and to teach the Denver Nuggets a masterclass in "how not to fold in the fourth quarter." The Clippers’ implied probability of victory? A staggering 52-53% (based on -450 to -500 odds), which is basically the sportsbook’s way of saying, “You’re paying to watch this?” Meanwhile, the Nuggets (0-3) cling to a 18-22% chance, which is about the same odds as me finally learning how to parallel park.
Key Stats & Odds:
- Moneyline: Clippers at -450 to -500 (implied 52-53%), Nuggets at +400 to +450 (implied 18-20%).
- Spread: Clippers -9.5 (-110) / Nuggets +9.5 (-110).
- Total: 178.5-179.5 points (even odds).
Player Props to Watch:
- Spencer Jones (Nuggets): Averaging 11.0 PPG. Bet he stays sub-15 points unless he’s on a reality TV show.
- Christie (Nuggets): 16.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG. If he drops 20+ with 8+ boards, call it a “career night” and a Nuggets cover.
Why the Clippers Will Win:
They’ve outscored opponents by 10+ in three straight, showcasing the offensive consistency of a well-oiled vending machine. The Nuggets? They’ve lost all three, including a fourth-quarter collapse against the Raptors that would make a reality TV producer cry.
Why the Nuggets Might Cover:
Sports Illustrated’s Peter Dewey thinks they’ll do it. And hey, they covered the spread vs. Toronto, proving they can almost keep up. Take Nuggets +9.5 if you’re feeling nostalgic for underdog upsets.
Final Verdict:
The Clippers are the Summer League’s version of a math test: inevitable and slightly boring. The Nuggets might want to bring a folding chair to this game—they’ll be on the bench a lot. But if you’re into underdog stories, root for Christie to drop 20 and force a “Nuggets cover” miracle.
Pick: Clippers -9.5 (-110) to humiliate the spread. Nuggets fans: bring popcorn. 🏀🔥
Created: July 17, 2025, 8:31 p.m. GMT