Nuggets vs. Clippers: Top Player Prop Bets for Thursday's NBA Matchup

Brendan O'Sullivan breaks down his favorite prop bets for the Western Conference showdown between the Nuggets and Clippers.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Brendan O'Sullivan provides his top player prop bets for Thursday's Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers NBA matchup. The Nuggets are 4.5-point favorites as they look to continue their strong season, while the Clippers are trying to find their footing after recent trades. O'Sullivan highlights prop bets on Clippers rookie Bennedict Mathurin and Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic.

Why it matters

This Western Conference clash between the third-place Nuggets and 10th-place Clippers has major playoff implications, as Denver looks to solidify its position in the standings while Los Angeles tries to climb back into the postseason picture. Player prop bets can provide valuable betting opportunities for fans looking to add some extra excitement to the game.

The details

O'Sullivan's first prop bet targets Clippers rookie Bennedict Mathurin, who was recently acquired in a trade. While Mathurin's first two games with Los Angeles have been underwhelming, O'Sullivan notes the volume is there, with Mathurin taking 13 shots in 26 minutes and 10 shots in 31 minutes. He also shot 9-of-10 from the free throw line in his second game. O'Sullivan believes Mathurin's efficiency will improve as he gets more comfortable with his new teammates, allowing him to hit the over on his points prop. The second prop bet O'Sullivan highlights is Nuggets star Nikola Jokic over 1.5 three-pointers. Jokic has become one of the best shooting big men in the NBA, converting on 42% of his three-pointers this season while attempting 4.6 per game. He's made at least two threes in 21 of 39 games this year, including both contests against the Clippers.

  • The Nuggets vs. Clippers game is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Bennedict Mathurin

A rookie forward for the Los Angeles Clippers who was recently acquired in a trade.

Nikola Jokic

The three-time MVP center for the Denver Nuggets, known as one of the best shooting big men in the NBA.

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What they’re saying

“There is a silver lining, however. Mathurin took 13 shots in 26 minutes and 10 shots in 31 minutes. The second game, he also shot 9-of-10 from the free throw line. The volume is there, but it's a matter of converting.”

— Brendan O'Sullivan, Sports Betting Analyst (draftkings.com)

“It's not a Nuggets prop article without Nikola Jokic over 1.5 threes. The three-time MVP is one of the best shooting bigs in the NBA, converting on 42% of his three-pointers. He's shooting 4.6 per game, which is just 0.1 fewer than last year. These two seasons are standouts in his career, and a conscious shift to more perimeter shots.”

— Brendan O'Sullivan, Sports Betting Analyst (draftkings.com)

What’s next

The Nuggets and Clippers will face off on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Fans will be eager to see if Bennedict Mathurin can improve his efficiency and if Nikola Jokic can continue his sharpshooting from beyond the arc.

The takeaway

This Western Conference matchup between the Nuggets and Clippers features intriguing player prop bet opportunities. Bettors should keep an eye on Bennedict Mathurin's development with his new team, as well as Nikola Jokic's three-point shooting prowess, as they look to capitalize on potential value in the prop markets.