There are only 2 games on the professional hardwood on Thursday, and one of them features the Denver Nuggets travelling to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder. Both teams currently boast 4-3 records, with that being somewhat surprising for an OKC team that many expect to struggle this season. This matchup poses a great opportunity for the Thunder to prove their ability this year, while Denver and Nikola Jokic will see it as a chance to make a statement to the rest of the leave. Our NBA expert has given their picks, predictions and best bets for this game, so let’s break them down.
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NBA Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction
This is expected to be an entertaining clash with the over/under set at 229 points. Jokic will likely put plenty of points on the board, but don’t rule out the Thunder fulfilling their side of the bargain too. Both teams will be motivated in this clash on NBA TV and it could wind up being a lot closer than Nuggets fans might hope.
Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder spread, odds & betting lines
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing.
Point Spread: Nuggets -6, Thunder +6
Total Points Over/Under: 229 points
Money Line Odds: Nuggets -225, Thunder +190
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Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder expert picks
We’ve got 2 standout NBA picks for tonight’s game between the Nuggets and Thunder.
Nuggets vs Thunder point spread pick: Thunder +6 (-110)
Somehow, the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder have the same record through the first seven games of the NBA season (4-3). The Thunder lost Chet Holmgren before the season even began, and with a flurry of future draft picks, it was expected that they would tank in hopes of landing superstar Victor Wembanyama. Yet, here we are. The Nuggets travel to OKC to face the Thunder in a surprisingly-difficult matchup. The Thunder are coming off a home victory over the Orlando Magic, and the Nuggets have been off since Sunday when they gave the Los Angeles Lakers their first win of the year.
The Nuggets have been one of the most confusing teams this year — all three of their losses have been by double-digits on the road. So, beware of rolling with the Nuggets in this one, especially considering that OKC has won four straight after losing three to start the season. It is worth noting that the Nuggets defeated the Thunder 122-117 in October, but things are a bit different since then. The Thunder should be able to cover the spread, at the very least, in a close game.
Nuggets vs Thunder Over/Under totals pick: Over 229 (-110)
Make no mistake, both of these teams can score the ball. The Oklahoma City Thunder are 17th in the NBA with 113 points per game and are led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging a whopping 31.5 points per game (4th in the NBA right now). The Denver Nuggets have reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, who has an average of 21 PPG with Michael Porter Jr. right behind (18.5). Denver ranks 13th in the NBA with 114 points PPG, and have scored at least 110 points in every game except the season opener against the Utah Jazz.
The Thunder have scored at least 100 points in every single game this season and have three straight games with 115 points or more — so they know how to score the basketball. This game should go over the 229.0 total, and there’s a path to both teams scoring 120 points in what should be an offensive battle at the Paycom Center.
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