The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder will meet for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The game will take place at the Paycom Center. It is scheduled for Wednesday, May 07, 2025, at 9:30 PM and will be broadcast on TNT.
The Nuggets lead the series 1-0 after a close win in Game 1. They won 121-119 against the Thunder. Nikola Jokić was a standout player, scoring 42 points and grabbing 22 rebounds.
The Thunder have a record of 4-1 in the playoffs. In their recent game against the Nuggets, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points. The Thunder will look to even the series at home.
Thunder Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder are in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. They have a postseason record of 4-1. Their home record is 2-1, and they have won their last four out of five games.
Head Coach Mark Daigneault leads the team. In the regular season, they had a record of 68-14. They ranked first in both the Western Conference and the Northwest Division.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a key player for the Thunder. In the postseason, he averages 28.8 points per game. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren also contribute significantly to the team.
The Thunder score an average of 119.8 points per game. They are strong in rebounds and assists, ranking fourth and third, respectively. Their defense allows 104.6 points per game, ranking seventh in the league.
Nuggets Preview
The Denver Nuggets are in the Western Conference Semifinals. They have an overall postseason record of 5-3. At home, they have won 3 out of 4 games. Their away record is 2-2.
In the regular season, the Nuggets had a record of 50-32. They were ranked 4th in the Western Conference. Their home record was 26-15, and their away record was 24-17.
Nikola Jokić is a key player for the Nuggets. He averages 26.2 points per game in the postseason. He also leads the team in rebounds and assists.
The Nuggets score 109.4 points per game. They rank 6th in the league for points per game. Their field goal percentage is 47.7%, ranking them 5th in the league.
Statistical Breakdown for Thunder vs Nuggets
The game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets will be shaped by several key stats. The Thunder’s high-scoring offense, averaging 119.8 points per game, will test the Nuggets’ defense, which allows 109.6 points per game. Rebounding will be crucial, as both teams rank in the top four for rebounds per game. The Thunder’s defense, allowing only 104.6 points per game, will aim to contain Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets’ offense.
- Thunder Points Per Game: 119.8 (2nd)
- Nuggets Points Per Game: 109.4 (6th)
- Thunder Rebounds Per Game: 45.6 (4th)
- Nuggets Rebounds Per Game: 45.8 (3rd)
- Thunder Points Allowed Per Game: 104.6 (7th)
- Nuggets Points Allowed Per Game: 109.6 (13th)
- Thunder Assists Per Game: 26.0 (3rd)
- Nuggets Assists Per Game: 23.8 (10th)
Betting Insights
The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to meet, with both teams showing different trends in the postseason. The Nuggets have been strong as underdogs, while the Thunder have struggled on the road. Over/Under trends also show interesting patterns, with the Nuggets hitting overs consistently. Here are the top betting insights for this game:
- The Nuggets have a 5-2 ATS record as underdogs in the postseason.
- The Thunder have a 0-2 ATS record on the road in the postseason.
- The Nuggets are on a 5-game ATS winning streak in the postseason.
- The Nuggets have hit the over in their last 4 postseason games.
- The Thunder have a 2-game over streak in the postseason.
Free Betting Prediction for Thunder vs Nuggets
The Oklahoma City Thunder have shown strong performance in the postseason. Their high-scoring offense and solid defense make them a tough team to beat at home. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s scoring ability will be key in maintaining their momentum.
The Denver Nuggets face a challenge against the Thunder’s defense. Nikola Jokić will need to lead his team effectively. The Nuggets’ recent success as underdogs could give them confidence in this game.
Both teams have strengths that could influence the game’s outcome. The Thunder’s home advantage and scoring power make them likely to win. However, the Nuggets’ ability to cover the spread as underdogs should not be overlooked.
- Our Free Prediction: Nuggets +11.0
