Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers Picks and Prediction for Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Denver Nuggets travel to Inglewood to face the LA Clippers on Thursday night. Denver is 35-20 overall and sits 3rd in the Western Conference after a 122-116 win over Memphis. The Clippers are 26-28 overall and 10th in the Western Conference following a 105-102 win at Houston. This is the first game for both teams since the break for the NBA All-Star Game. Cash in a winning ticket with our free NBA picks.
Game Information
- Date: Thursday, February 19
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Location: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
- TV: Altitude Sports, FanDuel SN SoCal
Denver Nuggets Outlook
Denver averages 120.4 points per game and allows 116.3, ranking among the top scoring teams in the West. Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets with averages of 28.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game while shooting 59% from the field. Jamal Murray adds 25.7 points as the second-leading scorer, giving Denver a proven perimeter threat alongside Jokic’s interior presence. Aaron Gordon contributes 17.7 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Peyton Watson leads the team in blocks at 1.2 per game.
The Nuggets shoot 49.5% from the field as a team and average 42.7 rebounds. Their half-court scoring continues to revolve around Jokic’s ability to command double teams and finish inside. Denver does not have any players listed on its injury report.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 120.4
- Points Allowed: 116.3
- Field Goal Percentage: 49.5%
- Rebounds: 42.7
- Steals: 6.9
- Blocks: 4.1
LA Clippers Outlook
The Clippers average 111.9 points per game and allow 112.3. Kawhi Leonard leads LA with averages of 27.9 points and 6.4 rebounds while shooting 49.1% from the field. James Harden is no longer with the team, and LA continues adjusting without its former leading scorer and playmaker. Ivica Zubac is also no longer on the roster, removing the team’s previous leading rebounder from the rotation.
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John Collins contributes 13.8 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin adds 12.5 points, but has played only three games with this new team after arriving from Indiana in the trade that sent Zubac to the Pacers. Brook Lopez leads the team in blocks at 1.1 per game. LA shoots 47.8% from the field and averages 40.6 rebounds per game. The Clippers must rely heavily on Leonard’s scoring to match Denver’s offensive output. Nicolas Batum and Darius Garland are game-time decisions, while Bradley Beal is out for the season.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 111.9
- Points Allowed: 112.3
- Field Goal Percentage: 47.8%
- Rebounds: 40.6
- Steals: 8.6
- Blocks: 4.7
Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers Prediction
Denver brings the stronger scoring attack and interior presence behind Jokic, and the Nuggets’ size advantage inside stands out against a Clippers frontcourt still adjusting without Zubac. Leonard can keep LA competitive, but Denver’s ability to score consistently in the paint as well as the perimeter with Jokic and Murray will help the Nuggets pull away late. Final Score Prediction: Denver Nuggets win and cover ATS, 118-111.
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