Oklahoma City Thunder

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  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

Back Thunder to Get the Job Done

No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, 32-8 Away) face No. 4 Denver Nuggets (50-32, 26-15 at Home) in game 6 of this NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinal matchup at Ball Arena. The Thunder lead the series 3-2.

The Thunder should be taken against the spread at -5 with our prediction being for them to achieve a comfortable margin of victory over the Nuggets. Back the favorites at the 1.91 that's available.

112-105 Win for Thunder in Last H2H Battle

Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets clashed two nights ago, with the Thunder winning 112-105 at Paycom Center.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder with 31 points, while Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein scored 18 and 15. Nikola Jokic racked up 44 points and 15 rebounds for the Nuggets, with Jamal Murray recording 28 points and Aaron Gordon 13.

The Thunder have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Celtics Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Thunder are averaging 117.1 points, 47.6 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 9.8 steals and 6.4 blocks while shooting 44.5% from the field and 79.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 103.4 points and 47.2 rebounds per contest.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 25.2 points and 6.0 assists, while Chet Holmgren averages 8.5 rebounds and Luguentz Dort 1.8 (28.6%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 107.2 points, 45.6 rebounds, 22.3 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field and 76.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 111.9 points and 43.9 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.3 points, 13.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists, while Jamal Murray has an average of 2.4 (35.8%) 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.

Expert NBA Analysis

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our expert NBA handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Thunder vs Nuggets stats:

  • The -5 line has been covered by Thunder in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -5 line has been covered by Thunder in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -5 line has been covered by Thunder in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -5 line has been covered by Thunder in 2 consecutive games against Nuggets.

Thunder vs Nuggets Prediction

We’re bullish about OKC Thunder on the spread at -5. They should be able to win this NBA matchup by a comfortable margin and you can get 1.91.

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Thunder -5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Nikola Jokic Under 28.5 Points 1.93 bet365 logo

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has recorded an average of 20.4 points in the past 5 home games. It’s anticipated that he might once again fall short of the mark and this Player Points wager is available at 1.93.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

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Jamal Murray Over 3.5 Rebounds 1.78 bet365 logo

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has covered the 3.5 rebounds total in 9 of the past 10 games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the 1.78 available.

Latest Jamal Murray Player Prop Odds

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Bet Builder Tips

Spread Thunder -5
Totals Under 216.5
Player Points Nikola Jokic Under 28.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Thunder to cover the -5 spread, Under 216.5 on the total and Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) to score Under 28.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 110 - 103 Nuggets logo Nuggets

The Thunder might be able to claim a win and we’re siding with a 110-103 scoreline in their favor. A small stake can provide a big return and there are tasty odds available.

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 Make Thunder Moneyline Favorites

The Oklahoma City Thunder odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are 1.51 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 66% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Denver Nuggets are trading at 2.66.

The spread is calculated to be 5, while total points comes in at 217. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 217 can find odds of 1.89 available.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on hundreds of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have so many options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available at 1.85 to rack up Over 29.5 points. If you want to go Under, then 1.88 is available.

Player Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 29.5
1.85
Under 29.5
1.88
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Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 28.5
1.80
Under 28.5
1.93
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 20.5
1.87
Under 20.5
1.87
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 19.5
1.82
Under 19.5
1.92
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Player Assists

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 8.5
1.96
Under 8.5
1.78
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 7.5
2.02
Under 7.5
1.74
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
2.05
Under 5.5
1.72
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 4.5
1.72
Under 4.5
2.05
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Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 13.5
1.76
Under 13.5
2.00
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 9.5
2.05
Under 9.5
1.72
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 9.5
1.94
Under 9.5
1.80
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Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
1.83
Under 6.5
1.92
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Micro Betting

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the 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
Hunter Tyson
Injured
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

14 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 105-112 Thunder
12 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 92-87 Nuggets
10 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 104-113 Nuggets
08 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 106-149 Thunder
06 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 121-119 Thunder
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Thunder 117-115 Grizzlies
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Thunder 114-108 Grizzlies
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies 99-118 Thunder
21 Apr NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies 80-131 Thunder
14 Apr NBA
Thunder 115-100 Pelicans

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

14 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 105-112 Thunder
12 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 92-87 Nuggets
10 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 104-113 Nuggets
08 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 106-149 Thunder
06 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 121-119 Thunder
04 May NBA Playoffs
Clippers 101-120 Nuggets
02 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 105-111 Clippers
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Clippers 115-131 Nuggets
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 101-99 Clippers
25 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
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
  • 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