Nuggets vs. Clippers Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Feb 19, 2026 at 10:38 AM EST•Next update in: 4 minutes from now

Nuggets vs. Clippers preview (Feb 19). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Nuggets -4.5), Bennedict Mathurin props & Peyton Watson's status (Out - Hamstring).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Clippers +4.5, Clippers +156, Total U 225.5
Key Pick:	Bennedict Mathurin Over 1.5 3 Point FG Made
Injury Impact:	Peyton Watson (Out - Hamstring)
Data Freshness:	10m ago (10:38 AM EST)

Denver Nuggets

35-20

Feb 1910:30 PM

ALT

LA Clippers

26-28

LA Clippers

26-28

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Nuggets win by

2.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

55%

45%

Model Picks

Clippers

Clippers +4.5

Clippers

Clippers +156

Total

Total U 225.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Nuggets INJURIES

Peyton Watson

Out

Watson is expected to miss at least four weeks with his Grade 2 right hamstring strain, according to Michael Scotto of USA Today.

Aaron Gordon

Out

The Nuggets said on Thursday (Jan. 29) that Gordon will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Jalen Pickett

Probable

The Nuggets listed Pickett as Probable for Thursday's (Feb. 19) game against the Clippers.

Tamar Bates

Out

The Nuggets announced on Monday (Dec. 22) that Bates will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.

Clippers INJURIES

Darius Garland

Out

Garland is considered week-to-week, according to Law Murray of The Athletic.

Bradley Beal

Out For Season

Beal will undergo season-ending surgery on his left hip, as per ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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DEN

LAC

Feb 19 ·10:30 PM

Bennedict Mathurin

3 Point FG Made

Yes 1.5

DEN

LAC

Feb 19 ·10:30 PM

Kawhi Leonard

3 Point FG Made

Yes 2.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers?

The Nuggets are favored by 4.5 points (-4.5), while the Clippers are underdogs +4.5 points. The moneyline is Nuggets -163 and Clippers +156. The total is set at 225.5 points.

Who is projected to win Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Nuggets to win by 2.0 points. Win probability is 55% for the Nuggets and 45% for the Clippers.

What is the injury report for the Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers?

The latest injury report shows Peyton Watson (Out – hamstring), Aaron Gordon (Out – hamstring), Jalen Pickett (Probable – knee), Tamar Bates (Out – foot) for the Nuggets, while Darius Garland (Out – toe), Bradley Beal (Out For Season – hip) are listed for the Clippers.

What are the best bets for Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Clippers +4.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers?

Top player props include Bennedict Mathurin Over 1.5 3 Point FG Made, Kawhi Leonard Over 2.5 3 Point FG Made. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.