Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Betting Picks & Predictions
The Thunder are looking to reverse fortunes after an away loss against the Kings, while the Nuggets are looking to build on a strong performance against Brooklyn. Saturday
Game outlook
The Thunder are looking to reverse fortunes after an away loss against the Kings, while the Nuggets are looking to build on a strong performance against Brooklyn. Saturday night marks the second matchup between these Northwest Division rivals, with Denver winning the previous meeting 128-95 in November. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 EST from the Ball Arena in Denver.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Thunder +178 | Nuggets -210
Spread: Thunder +5.5 (-110) | Nuggets -5.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 236.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Denver will win straight-up is 68%.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and De' Aaron Fox competed in a high-scoring showdown on Thursday; Gilgeous-Alexander scored 43 and Fox scored 41, with Fox and the Sacramento Kings coming out victorious. Oklahoma City, ranked 12 in power rankings, was led by Gilgeous-Alexander's 31.0 PPG, Jalen Williams’ 17.2 PPG, and Chet Holmgren’s 16.9 PPG, with Isaiah Joe leading the team in made threes with 2.5 per game. The Thunder average an offensive rating of 120.48 and a defensive rating of 113.48 per game.
Denver Nuggets Analysis
The Denver Nuggets ended their 3 game losing streak with a 3 game winning streak against mid-league Eastern Conference teams. Led by Nikola Jokic's triple double of 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, and with contributions from Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, the team boasts an offensive efficiency rating of 3rd in the league, 12th in defensive efficiency, a 17-9 record (11-14-1 ATS) and a power ranking of 17. With Jokic averaging 27.2 PPG, 12.7 RPG and 9.4 APG, the team score an average of 114.62 points per game, allow an average of 110.50 points per game, hit 48.87% of their field goals, 71.88% of free throws, and 36.83% of their 3 pointers. They average 44.50 rebounds, 29.65 offensive assists and 11.77 turnovers, with defensive stats of 46.06% field goals, 80.63% free throws, 35.87% 3 pointers, 43.04 defensive rebounds, 24.96 defensive assists and 12.15 turnovers. Caldwell-Pope is currently in concussion protocol.