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Los Angeles Clippers - Denver Nuggets
The Clippers will face Denver in the fourth game of the first round of the NBA playoffs on April 27. The game will take place at the Indoor Dome Arena in Los Angeles and will start at 01:00 Moscow time. The team from California defeated the Nuggets at home in the previous match of the series to four wins. Will Tyrone Liu's players be able to build on their success in front of their fans and which bets to choose? - read in our betting tip
Command Analysis
LA Clippers
USACurrent form
On April 25, in the third game of the series in their arena, the Clippers simply smeared Denver — 117-83, and now lead 2-1. They dominated all four quarters like real predators. Kawhi Leonard was on top, scoring a double-double with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. James Harden and Norman Powell added 20 points apiece, Ivica Zubac scored 19, Nicolas Batum scored 12, and Derrick Jones scored 10. Tyron Liu's team (50 wins, 32 losses) finished fifth in the West in the regular season and now looks like a machine ready to tear everyone apart on the way to the quarterfinals.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Clippers are playing in an optimal lineup — all the stars are healthy, energized and ready to smash the floor again.
Interesting facts for betting
The Clippers are averaging 105 points against Denver (over the last 10 games).
In the playoffs, the Clippers beat the Nuggets nine times, and Denver prevailed in six.
Approximate composition: James Harden, Chris Dunn, Norman Powell, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac.
Denver Nuggets
USACurrent form
Denver on April 25, let's face it, failed miserably. They didn't have a single chance — 83 points against 117, it's like coming to a race without wheels. Nikola Jokic did his best, scoring a triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists, but even he couldn't pull it off. Jamal Murray also scored 23 points, Aaron Gordon added 15, but Christian Brown (nine points) and Michael Porter (seven points) simply disappeared. David Adelman's team (50 wins, 32 losses) finished fourth in the West in the regular season.
Disqualifications and injuries
Denver arrived in Los Angeles without losses, but Michael Porter's participation is questionable — his shoulder may fail.
Interesting facts for betting
Denver is averaging 109 points against the Clippers (over the last ten games)—it's like a long-range marksman.
Approximate composition: Jamal Murray, Christian Brown, Michael Porter, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic.
Trends
Jokic's Total Reboundsrateis more than 12.5
Jokic's average is 11.8 rebounds per game
1.87Murray's Total Assistrateis more than 6.5
Murray's average score is 5.6 assists per match
1.88Tip and bets
The Clippers are like a fine—tuned engine right now: Kawai, Harden, Zubac, Powell— everyone is ready to take over the game. They are at home, the stands are roaring, and after a crushing victory in the third match, they clearly want to finish off the opponent. Denver is in a hole — Jokic is pulling, Murray is trying, but Gordon, Brown and Porter (if they come out at all) just won't turn on. Nikola is a genius, but even he can't turn over a car like the Clippers on his own. The bookies are betting on Los Angeles, and you can agree with them, but the Nuggets have the character of champions. They will come out angry, with burning eyes, and give battle. Adelman will set the guys up, and they'll get hooked, even if they don't win. Denver won't let itself get blown up.
Our betting tip is that Denver will win with a handicap of (+5.5) points, taking into account overtime in 2.01
Betting on an individual total
The Clippers averaged 112 points in the regular season, 114 at home. They are a little more cautious in the playoffs, holding about 110. After 117 points in the third match, they obviously won't chase the show — Tyrone Liu will set the team up for the result, not for a beautiful score. Denver will strengthen its defense, and the Californians will not risk playing for a ticket to the quarterfinals. We expect their total to remain modest.
Our betting tip is that the Clippers' individual total is less than 108.5 points, taking into account overtime in 2.05
The bet on the player
Zubac is fourth in the league in rebounds in the regular season with an average of 12.6 per game. In the playoffs, he holds the bar like a real pole under the ring. In the fourth match, this 28-year-old Croat has to come out and show who is the king of defense. It won't be easy for him against Jokic, but the stands and the bet on reaching the quarterfinals will set him on fire. We are waiting for Zubac to collect his mountain of rebounds again.
Our betting tip is a total more than 12.5 rebounds in 1.87 seconds.
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