Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Thunder and Nuggets, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Thunder look to improve on their 7-0 record.
  • The Thunder are averaging 113.3 points per game so far.
  • The Thunder are coming off a 102-86 win vs. the Nuggets.
  • The Nuggets are sitting at 4-3.
  • Defensively, Denver are giving up 116.6 points per game.
  • The Nuggets are coming off a 121-119 win vs. the Thunder.

Thunder vs Nuggets Prediction

The Thunder are 7-point favorites over the Nuggets in a Western Northwest Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 222.5 points.

Oklahoma City is 7-0 on the season and is favored by -276 on the moneyline. The Nuggets are 4-3 and are currently +229 on the moneyline. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET at Ball Arena in Denver.

Thunder vs. Nuggets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets
  • Where: Denver at Ball Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, November 6th
  • Betting Odds OKC -7, OKC -276 | DEN +229 O/U 222.5

Thunder Preview: Can Oklahoma City Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

The Thunder improved to 7-0 on the season with a 102-86 win over the Magic on Monday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City entered the game as -12.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The combined score of 188 points fell well short of the 217.5-point O/U line.

Oklahoma City took control early with a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 34-26 to 47-26. They held the Magic to just 15 points in the 3rd quarter, entering the 4th with an 84-58 lead. Orlando outscored the Thunder 28-18 in the final period, but the game was already out of reach.

Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 23 points, scoring 14 in the opening quarter of their win over the Magic. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 21 points and 9 assists, while Chet Holmgren contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds.

The Thunder hit 12 threes at a 38.7% rate, shooting 45.9% overall. Isaiah Joe scored 9 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Thunder put on a defensive clinic against the Magic, holding them to just 86 points on Monday. Oklahoma City was especially stingy in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, where they allowed just 17 and 15 points, respectively. Overall, the Thunder held the Magic to 35% shooting from the field.

Oklahoma City also excelled at defending the three-point line, giving up just 5 made threes on 14% shooting. The Thunder finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and added 12 steals and 4 blocks.

Nuggets Preview: Will Denver Find a Way to Win at Home?

The Thunder improved to 7-0 on the season with a 102-86 win over the Magic on Monday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City entered the game as -12.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a 16-point victory. The total score of 188 points fell well short of the 217.5-point over/under line.

A key moment in the game came when the Thunder went on a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 34-26 to 47-26. They held the Magic to just 15 points in the 3rd quarter, going into the 4th with an 84-58 lead. Orlando outscored them 28-18 in the final period, but the Thunder had already done enough to secure the win.

Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets to a win over the Raptors, finishing with 28 points, 13 assists, and 14 rebounds. He scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, and added 7 more in the 4th. Russell Westbrook contributed 21 points, shooting 60% from the field, with 6 of his points coming in the final period.

Michael Porter Jr. added 19 points, hitting 3 threes despite shooting 30% from deep. The Nuggets made 10 threes as a team, shooting 32.3% from beyond the arc, and 49.4% overall. Christian Braun scored 17 points, and Peyton Watson added 16, with 6 of his points coming in the 4th quarter.

Despite a rough start, the Nuggets tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, where they allowed 37 points. They gave up 27 points in the 2nd quarter, 29 in the 3rd, and finished strong in the 4th, allowing just 26 points to secure the win.

Denver held Toronto to 45% shooting from the field, including 33% from beyond the arc, where the Raptors made 13 threes. The Nuggets also sent Toronto to the line 18 times, where they hit 12 free throws. Defensively, Denver recorded 9 steals and 10 blocks.

Thunder vs Nuggets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 5-0 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
  • Although Denver has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
  • Denver has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
  • The Thunder have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.

Thunder vs Nuggets Prediction

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