LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets prediction, pick for NBA Summer League on Thursday 7/17/25

Two and a half months after the LA Clippers lost Game 7 of the first playoff round to the Denver Nuggets, the teams meet again in the NBA Summer League. The Clippers seek redemption through their younger players in this matchup tipping off at 11 p.m. ET. DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Clippers as 9.5-point favorites (-500 Moneyline), with the total points set at 181.5, while the Nuggets hold a +380 Moneyline.

The Clippers remain undefeated in Summer League play, though their wins have been narrow. Key performers include Jordan Miller (21.0 points per game, 50-35-88 shooting splits), Cam Christie (16.7 ppg), and Patrick Baldwin Jr. (16.0 ppg). The team ranks third in steals, mirroring their regular-season defensive strength.

The Nuggets are winless in Summer League but boast the best point differential among winless teams. Top contributors are DaRon Holmes II (11.0 ppg, 43.5% from three-point range) and Hunter Tyson (12.5 ppg). While dominating rebounds, Denver struggles with turnovers, recording more giveaways than assists.

Griffin Wong predicts the Clippers will cover the -9.5 point spread, citing their superior roster talent compared to Denver. He highlights Miller's potential rotational value for the regular-season Clippers and notes Holmes' improved shooting as Denver's lone bright spot. Wong emphasizes that Denver lacks tangible stakes in Summer League play.

All odds referenced are provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and subject to change.