Oklahoma City Thunder
Denver Nuggets
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
Thunder to Dominate Nuggets

No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, 32-8 Away) play No. 4 Denver Nuggets (50-32, 26-15 at Home) in game 3 of this NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinal matchup at Ball Arena, with the series being tied 1-1.

Our pick is that the Thunder will gain the upper hand against the Nuggets. This leads us to backing them against the spread at -110, with the -5 line offering lots of appeal.

Thunder Won Previous H2H Clash

Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets clashed two nights ago and it was the Thunder who claimed a 149-106 win at Paycom Center.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points for the Thunder, Jalen Williams bagged 17, while Chet Holmgren registered 15 points and 11 rebounds. For the Nuggets, Russell Westbrook recorded 19 points, Nikola Jokic 17 and Jamal Murray 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Thunder victories.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 30 5 0.857 122.4 107.1 15.3 17-2 13-3 6-2 24-5 6-4 4W
Nuggets logo Nuggets 23 12 0.657 124.3 118.1 6.2 10-5 13-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 2L
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 126.9 points, 45.9 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 10.7 steals and 6.1 blocks while shooting 48.0% from the field and 80.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 107.2 points and 46.5 rebounds per matchup.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 22.0 points and 4.6 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein averages 6.7 rebounds and Isaiah Joe 2.6 (44.1%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 110.7 points, 45.1 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field and 75.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.7 points and 40.8 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and 9.0 assists, while Jamal Murray has an average of 2.5 (39.7%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

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

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

Bank on Thunder to cover the -5 line on the spread. This is a great number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -110 for this NBA showdown.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the NBA betting lines and odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while some key stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Thunder vs Nuggets stats:

  • The -5 line has been covered by Thunder in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -5 line has been covered by Thunder in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.

Thunder -5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Jokic Under 28.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has recorded an average of 22 points in the past 5 home games. We are therefore keen to back the -120 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 32.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) has had Over 32.5 points in 3 straight games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of -109.

Latest Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -5
Totals Under 233.5
Player Points Nikola Jokic Under 28.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Thunder to cover the -5 spread along with Under 233.5. Add in Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) to score Under 28.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 118 - 108 Nuggets logo Nuggets

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. The Thunder to claim a 118-108 victory is available at huge odds.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Giving Thunder Plenty of Respect

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Oklahoma City Thunder as -238 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 70% likely to win. At +198, Denver Nuggets are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 232. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Under 232, this outcome can be backed at -112.

If you’re planning to place a basketball bet, visit the betting sites and check out the wide range of game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -109 that he scores Over 32.5 points or -120 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 32.5
-109
Under 32.5
-120
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Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 28.5
-109
Under 28.5
-122
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 21.5
-127
Under 21.5
-106
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 20.5
-122
Under 20.5
-109
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Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 9.5
+108
Under 9.5
-143
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 7.5
+112
Under 7.5
-147
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
-125
Under 5.5
-108
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 4.5
-141
Under 4.5
+106
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 13.5
-118
Under 13.5
-114
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-109
Under 8.5
-122
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-127
Under 8.5
-105
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Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
+106
Under 6.5
-141
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 9 36.89 252 60 28.0 6.7 1.2 6.6 0.8 1.4
Jalen Williams 9 34.94 186 46 20.7 5.1 1.4 5.2 0.8 1.3
Chet Holmgren 9 30.34 141 8 15.7 0.9 1.7 9.4 2.4 0.9

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 12 41.78 267 64 22.3 5.3 2.6 4.9 0.8 1.3
Nikola Jokic 12 40.44 318 97 26.5 8.1 2.1 12.9 0.9 2.2
Christian Braun 12 39.34 135 26 11.3 2.2 1.3 6.3 0.8 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Nikola Topic
Injured

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
DaRon Holmes II
Injured

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup
0 Christian Braun
1 Michael Porter Jr.
15 Nikola Jokic
27 Jamal Murray
32 Aaron Gordon
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup
2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
5 Luguentz Dort
7 Chet Holmgren
8 Jalen Williams
55 Isaiah Hartenstein

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

13 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 105-112 Thunder
11 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 92-87 Nuggets
09 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 104-113 Nuggets
07 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 106-149 Thunder
05 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 121-119 Thunder
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Thunder 117-115 Grizzlies
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Thunder 114-108 Grizzlies
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies 99-118 Thunder
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies 80-131 Thunder
13 Apr NBA
Thunder 115-100 Pelicans

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

13 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 105-112 Thunder
11 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 92-87 Nuggets
09 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 104-113 Nuggets
07 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 106-149 Thunder
05 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 121-119 Thunder
03 May NBA Playoffs
Clippers 101-120 Nuggets
01 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 105-111 Clippers
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Clippers 115-131 Nuggets
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 101-99 Clippers
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 83-117 Clippers

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 12 0.657 120.5 115 5.5 15-4 8-8 5-3 18-10 5-5 3L
Celtics 22 12 0.647 117.9 110.7 7.2 10-5 12-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 3W
Raptors 21 15 0.583 114.4 112.6 1.8 11-8 10-7 3-6 18-10 6-4 1W
76ers 19 14 0.576 117 116.1 0.9 9-8 10-6 7-3 14-12 6-4 3W
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 26 9 0.743 118.8 112.7 6.1 13-3 13-6 6-3 18-6 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 20 17 0.541 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 7-8 6-3 13-13 5-5 1L
Bulls 17 18 0.486 118.3 121.8 -3.5 10-9 7-9 3-6 13-12 7-3 1L
Bucks 15 20 0.429 113.3 116 -2.7 9-9 6-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 30 0.167 110.6 119.7 -9.1 5-14 1-16 2-6 4-18 0-10 12L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 20 16 0.556 117.1 115.4 1.7 12-6 8-10 5-3 14-12 5-5 1W
Heat 19 16 0.543 120.7 117.6 3.1 12-6 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 17 20 0.459 119 119.9 -0.9 6-11 11-9 4-3 10-14 2-8 1L
Hornets 12 23 0.343 115.8 118.5 -2.7 7-10 5-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 1W
Wizards 9 24 0.273 113.3 123.9 -10.6 5-11 4-13 1-4 6-17 6-4 2W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 5 0.857 122.4 107.1 15.3 17-2 13-3 6-2 24-5 6-4 4W
Nuggets 23 12 0.657 124.3 118.1 6.2 10-5 13-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 2L
Timberwolves 22 13 0.629 118.9 114.6 4.3 12-6 10-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 16 20 0.444 116.3 119.6 -3.3 7-9 9-11 3-4 13-13 6-4 2W
Jazz 12 22 0.353 119.7 126.7 -7 8-11 4-11 0-6 7-16 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 21 11 0.656 117.2 117.4 -0.2 9-6 12-5 4-4 16-8 5-5 1W
Suns 20 14 0.588 115.5 113.4 2.1 11-5 9-9 8-4 18-12 6-4 1W
Warriors 19 17 0.528 115.2 113.9 1.3 11-5 8-12 4-2 13-11 6-4 1W
Clippers 12 22 0.353 112.4 114.6 -2.2 8-9 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 1L
Kings 8 27 0.229 110.6 122.5 -11.9 5-11 3-16 1-6 6-22 2-8 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 25 10 0.714 119.7 114.2 5.5 12-5 13-5 7-0 14-8 7-3 1L
Rockets 21 11 0.656 120 111.4 8.6 10-2 11-9 2-4 11-10 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 15 19 0.441 116 116.9 -0.9 7-9 8-10 4-3 13-10 4-6 3L
Mavericks 13 23 0.361 113.5 117.5 -4 10-10 3-13 3-6 7-16 3-7 1W
Pelicans 8 28 0.222 115.4 123.1 -7.7 6-16 2-12 3-6 4-22 4-6 6L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 26 9 0.743 118.8 112.7 6.1 13-3 13-6 6-3 18-6 6-4 1W
Knicks 23 12 0.657 120.5 115 5.5 15-4 8-8 5-3 18-10 5-5 3L
Celtics 22 12 0.647 117.9 110.7 7.2 10-5 12-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 3W
Raptors 21 15 0.583 114.4 112.6 1.8 11-8 10-7 3-6 18-10 6-4 1W
76ers 19 14 0.576 117 116.1 0.9 9-8 10-6 7-3 14-12 6-4 3W
Magic 20 16 0.556 117.1 115.4 1.7 12-6 8-10 5-3 14-12 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 20 17 0.541 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 7-8 6-3 13-13 5-5 1L
Heat 19 16 0.543 120.7 117.6 3.1 12-6 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Bulls 17 18 0.486 118.3 121.8 -3.5 10-9 7-9 3-6 13-12 7-3 1L
Hawks 17 20 0.459 119 119.9 -0.9 6-11 11-9 4-3 10-14 2-8 1L
Bucks 15 20 0.429 113.3 116 -2.7 9-9 6-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Hornets 12 23 0.343 115.8 118.5 -2.7 7-10 5-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 1W
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
Wizards 9 24 0.273 113.3 123.9 -10.6 5-11 4-13 1-4 6-17 6-4 2W
Pacers 6 30 0.167 110.6 119.7 -9.1 5-14 1-16 2-6 4-18 0-10 12L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 5 0.857 122.4 107.1 15.3 17-2 13-3 6-2 24-5 6-4 4W
Spurs 25 10 0.714 119.7 114.2 5.5 12-5 13-5 7-0 14-8 7-3 1L
Nuggets 23 12 0.657 124.3 118.1 6.2 10-5 13-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 2L
Rockets 21 11 0.656 120 111.4 8.6 10-2 11-9 2-4 11-10 5-5 1L
Lakers 21 11 0.656 117.2 117.4 -0.2 9-6 12-5 4-4 16-8 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 22 13 0.629 118.9 114.6 4.3 12-6 10-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Suns 20 14 0.588 115.5 113.4 2.1 11-5 9-9 8-4 18-12 6-4 1W
Warriors 19 17 0.528 115.2 113.9 1.3 11-5 8-12 4-2 13-11 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 16 20 0.444 116.3 119.6 -3.3 7-9 9-11 3-4 13-13 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 19 0.441 116 116.9 -0.9 7-9 8-10 4-3 13-10 4-6 3L
Mavericks 13 23 0.361 113.5 117.5 -4 10-10 3-13 3-6 7-16 3-7 1W
Clippers 12 22 0.353 112.4 114.6 -2.2 8-9 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 1L
Jazz 12 22 0.353 119.7 126.7 -7 8-11 4-11 0-6 7-16 3-7 3L
Kings 8 27 0.229 110.6 122.5 -11.9 5-11 3-16 1-6 6-22 2-8 4L
Pelicans 8 28 0.222 115.4 123.1 -7.7 6-16 2-12 3-6 4-22 4-6 6L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 5 0.857 122.4 107.1 15.3 17-2 13-3 6-2 24-5 6-4 4W
Pistons 26 9 0.743 118.8 112.7 6.1 13-3 13-6 6-3 18-6 6-4 1W
Spurs 25 10 0.714 119.7 114.2 5.5 12-5 13-5 7-0 14-8 7-3 1L
Nuggets 23 12 0.657 124.3 118.1 6.2 10-5 13-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 2L
Knicks 23 12 0.657 120.5 115 5.5 15-4 8-8 5-3 18-10 5-5 3L
Rockets 21 11 0.656 120 111.4 8.6 10-2 11-9 2-4 11-10 5-5 1L
Lakers 21 11 0.656 117.2 117.4 -0.2 9-6 12-5 4-4 16-8 5-5 1W
Celtics 22 12 0.647 117.9 110.7 7.2 10-5 12-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 22 13 0.629 118.9 114.6 4.3 12-6 10-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Suns 20 14 0.588 115.5 113.4 2.1 11-5 9-9 8-4 18-12 6-4 1W
Raptors 21 15 0.583 114.4 112.6 1.8 11-8 10-7 3-6 18-10 6-4 1W
76ers 19 14 0.576 117 116.1 0.9 9-8 10-6 7-3 14-12 6-4 3W
Magic 20 16 0.556 117.1 115.4 1.7 12-6 8-10 5-3 14-12 5-5 1W
Heat 19 16 0.543 120.7 117.6 3.1 12-6 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 20 17 0.541 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 7-8 6-3 13-13 5-5 1L
Warriors 19 17 0.528 115.2 113.9 1.3 11-5 8-12 4-2 13-11 6-4 1W
Bulls 17 18 0.486 118.3 121.8 -3.5 10-9 7-9 3-6 13-12 7-3 1L
Hawks 17 20 0.459 119 119.9 -0.9 6-11 11-9 4-3 10-14 2-8 1L
Trail Blazers 16 20 0.444 116.3 119.6 -3.3 7-9 9-11 3-4 13-13 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 19 0.441 116 116.9 -0.9 7-9 8-10 4-3 13-10 4-6 3L
Bucks 15 20 0.429 113.3 116 -2.7 9-9 6-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Mavericks 13 23 0.361 113.5 117.5 -4 10-10 3-13 3-6 7-16 3-7 1W
Clippers 12 22 0.353 112.4 114.6 -2.2 8-9 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 1L
Jazz 12 22 0.353 119.7 126.7 -7 8-11 4-11 0-6 7-16 3-7 3L
Hornets 12 23 0.343 115.8 118.5 -2.7 7-10 5-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 1W
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
Wizards 9 24 0.273 113.3 123.9 -10.6 5-11 4-13 1-4 6-17 6-4 2W
Kings 8 27 0.229 110.6 122.5 -11.9 5-11 3-16 1-6 6-22 2-8 4L
Pelicans 8 28 0.222 115.4 123.1 -7.7 6-16 2-12 3-6 4-22 4-6 6L
Pacers 6 30 0.167 110.6 119.7 -9.1 5-14 1-16 2-6 4-18 0-10 12L
  • 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