Los Angeles at Denver

This is a key game as both of these are in competition for the eighth and final seed in the Western Conference. Los Angeles is on an 8-3 SU/ATS run to stay in the race in the West, off a 128-117 triumph at Phoenix. The L.A. Clippers wind up a road trip here but catch a break as they haven't played in four days. The Clippers are 16-4-1 ATS when playing on three or more days rest, plus on a 16-5-1 ATS run on the road. Los Angeles is ranked eighth in the NBA allowing .454 defensive field goal shooting. Denver is favored, but is a bad defensive team at #20 in points allowed and dead last allowing a ridiculous .480 shooting by opponents. The Nuggets come off a 119-114 loss to Houston two nights ago, meaning they've allowed 119, 119, 123, 109, 113 and 130 points the last six games. Los Angeles beat Denver last month, 109-104, as the Nuggets were held to 43.3% shooting and just 5-of-25 from long range. Take the points on the L.A. Clippers for the cover.