With the series tied 1-1, the Nuggets are on the road Thursday to face the Clippers. Denver won Game 1 in OT at home, 112-110. On Monday, the Clippers beat the Nuggets 105-102.
Both games have been nail-biters, decided by just one possession. Game 3 looks to be another thriller. We’ve put together a same-game parlay for Nuggets vs. Clippers with some pretty sweet odds (+425). The Clippers are slight favorites at home, with a line of -1.5.
Note: Odds via NBA sportsbook BetOnline, accurate as of Apr. 24, 2025
NBA Same Game Parlay Picks, April 24
Charles Barkley and Shaq aren’t happy about this matchup being relegated to NBA TV on Thursday.
"Who made that decision!? They had the two best games by far," Barkley complained on air.
Shaq chimed in: "Can we trade that Thunder and Grizzlies game?"
Nuggets vs. Clippers Same Game Parlay Picks
Nikola Jokic Over 8.5 assists, Kawhi Leonard Over 24.5 points, & Jamal Murray Over 2.5 three-pointers (+425)
The Nuggets shocked everyone just before the playoffs by firing head coach Michael Malone.
This wasn’t just any coach – Malone was Denver’s winningest coach ever and led them to their 2023 championship.
Word around the league is that players were tired of Malone playing favorites with the team’s stars. Now interim coach David Adelman has the tough job of steering this ship through the playoffs.
For Denver to succeed, they need Jokic at his playmaking best. The big man has dished out more than 8.5 assists in nine of his last 11 games. That’s our first parlay leg.
The Clippers finished the regular season hot and carried that momentum into the playoffs as the West’s #5 seed. After dropping Game 1 in overtime, LA bounced back with a clutch 105-102 win in Game 2.
Kawhi Leonard turned back the clock in that victory, dropping a massive 39 points.
He’s scored over 24.5 points in 10 of his last 16 games, making this our second parlay pick.
Who takes the crucial 2-1 series lead tonight?
When Denver won it all in 2023, Jamal Murray was absolutely essential alongside Jokic. He averaged 26.1 points and shot nearly 40% from three on 7.5 attempts per game during that championship run.
The Nuggets need that version of Murray to show up again.
He’s actually shooting better from deep this postseason (46.7%) while taking the same 7.5 three-point attempts per game.
Murray has hit more than 2.5 threes in six of his last 10 games, completing our three-leg parlay with +425 odds according to BetOnline.
