Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

No. 4 Denver Nuggets (50-32, 24-17 Away) play No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, 35-6 at Home) in game 7 of this NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinal series at Paycom Center.

There’s a strong case for backing the Thunder against the spread when they play the Nuggets. The line looks really appealing considering you can get -108 when it comes to the favorites at -8.5.

When Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder met on Thursday night, there was a 119-107 victory at Ball Arena for the Nuggets.

Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 14 rebounds for the Nuggets, Jamal Murray scored 25 points, while Christian Braun registered 23 points and 11 rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander racked up 32 points for the Thunder, Chet Holmgren totaled 19 points and 11 rebounds, with Alex Caruso scoring 10 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W

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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein.

Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

We are confident that the favorites will cover the spread in this NBA contest. -8.5 seems a generous line and you can get -108 that Thunder will win by a bigger margin.

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with lots of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Nuggets vs Thunder stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 15 of their last 20 games at home.

Thunder -8.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

As a betting alternative, you can choose to buy or sell points when it comes to your spread pick. Buy if you want a safer wager and sell to get more juice from the line.

Our Game Prediction

Thunder -8.5 @ -108 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Jokic Under 8.5 Assists -139

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has failed to cover the 8.5 assists total in 9 of the past 10 games. Based on this stat, it could be that he doesn’t cover the line and this Player Assists wager is available at -139.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 30.5

-108

Under 30.5

-123

Assists

Over 8.5

+105

Under 8.5

-139

Rebounds

Over 14.5

-112

Under 14.5

-120

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Isaiah Hartenstein Over 10.5 Points -108

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder) has racked up Over 10.5 points in 3 straight games at home. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -108 available for this Player Points wager.

Latest Isaiah Hartenstein Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-120

Assists

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-108

Rebounds

Over 8.5

-137

Under 8.5

+102

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 104 - 115 Thunder

A 115-104 win for the Thunder is clearly a risky wager although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

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Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Oklahoma City Thunder are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -323 about them triumphing means a 76% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. At +265, Denver Nuggets are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 8.5 and total points is 214.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 214.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

Nuggets

+265

Thunder

-323

Point Spread

Nuggets +8.5

-110

Thunder -8.5

-110

Total Points

Under 214.5

-110

Over 214.5

-110

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available at -110 to rack up Over 31.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -120 is available.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 31.5

-110

Under 31.5

-120

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 30.5

-108

Under 30.5

-123

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 22.5

-109

Under 22.5

-122

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 19.5

-118

Under 19.5

-114

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Over 14.5

-125

Under 14.5

-108

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

-120

Under 13.5

-112

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

-118

Under 13.5

-114

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 10.5

-127

Under 10.5

-105

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 10.5

-125

Under 10.5

-106

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-120

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-132

Alex Caruso (Thunder)

Over 7.5

-130

Under 7.5

-103

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 8.5

+105

Under 8.5

-139

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 6.5

-143

Under 6.5

+108

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-154

Under 5.5

+115

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+110

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-159

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

+102

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

-119

Under 2.5

-109

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-108

Alex Caruso (Thunder)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-133

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 14.5

-112

Under 14.5

-120

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-118

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 8.5

-137

Under 8.5

+102

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

-104

Under 6.5

-128

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

-118

Under 6.5

-112

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 5.5

-109

Under 5.5

-122

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+110

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-147

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 4.5

-156

Under 4.5

+117

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-149

Alex Caruso (Thunder)

Over 3.5

+134

Under 3.5

-175

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+117

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Denver Nuggets Stats

Oklahoma City Thunder Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 236.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 240.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 230.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.30 pts and allowed 117.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 123.00 pts and allowed 117.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 215.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 214.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 230.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.10 pts and allowed 105.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 110.30 pts and allowed 104.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.90 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.80 (79.44%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.4, Offensive 10.10, Defensive 35.30
• Assists: 28.20
• Blocks: 2.70
• Steals: 6.40
• Turnovers : 14.90
• Personal Fouls: 18.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.70 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 24.80 (82.39%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.6, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 35.90
• Assists: 28.20
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 8.60
• Turnovers : 13.60
• Personal Fouls: 19.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.40 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.40 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.10 (83.03%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.7, Offensive 10.10, Defensive 35.60
• Assists: 24.90
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 17.10

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.70 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.30 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.00 (81.08%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.1, Offensive 10.40, Defensive 35.70
• Assists: 25.10
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 16.90

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup

2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

5 Luguentz Dort

7 Chet Holmgren

8 Jalen Williams

55 Isaiah Hartenstein

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

15 Nikola Jokic

27 Jamal Murray

32 Aaron Gordon

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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