A big game in the National Basketball Association on Wednesday pits the Denver Nuggets up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Denver Nuggets standings have moved to 2nd in the Western Conference with their 33-15 record on the season. Denver has won back-to-back games and is coming off a win at home over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Nuggets are 7-3 in their last 10 games.
Nuggets vs Thunder Picks
Our final bet is the Denver Nuggets +115 over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Pick: Denver+115.
For the Oklahoma City Thunder, they are coming off a home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Thunder have lost back-to-back games, and are 6-4 in their last 10 NBA matchups. Oklahoma City is third in the West with their 32-15 record. Let’s get right to our Nuggets vs Thunder betting analysis:
Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Odds
Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Information
Before our NBA Expert Picks, take a look at some information on one of the many NBA games for Wednesday:
Denver Nuggets (33-15) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (32-15)
Location of the game: Paycom Center; Oklahoma City, OK
Date & Time: Wednesday January 31st, 2024; 7:00 pm CST
How to Watch: BSOK
Recent Scores for Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Denver Nuggets Last 5:
- Sunday, January 21st, 2024: 113-104 win at Washington Wizards
- Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024: 114-109 win at Indiana Pacers
- Thursday, January 25th, 2024: 122-84 loss at New York Knicks
- Saturday, January 27th, 2024: 111-105 win over Philadelphia 76ers
- Monday, January 29th, 2024: 113-107 win over Milwaukee Bucks
Oklahoma City Thunder Last 5:
- Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024: 111-109 win over Portland Trail Blazers
- Wednesday, January 24th, 2024: 140-114 win at San Antonio Spurs
- Friday, January 26th, 2024: 107-83 win at New Orleans Pelicans
- Sunday, January 28th, 2024: 120-104 loss at Detroit Pistons
- Monday, January 29th, 2024: 107-101 loss to Minnesota Timberwolves
Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Analysis
To give our Nuggets vs Thunder betting analysis, we need updated NBA Odds per BetUS:
- Spread: Oklahoma City Thunder -2.5, Denver Nuggets +2.5
- Total: 229.5
- Moneyline: Oklahoma City Thunder -130, Denver Nuggets +115
Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
On Monday, Oklahoma City held a four-point lead entering the final quarter but slipped, allowing Minnesota to score 34 points and ultimately losing by six. Despite the loss, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a terrific performance, scoring a game-high 37 points, along with 7 assists and 8 rebounds. He was efficient with a 10-for-18 field goal record and an impressive 15-of-16 free throw success rate.
Gilgeous-Alexander stands out as the offensive star for the Thunder, scoring over 31 points per game. Jalen Williams has also been a fun player to follow this season, scoring an average of 18.7 points per game. Chet Holmgren, who sat out the entire previous season, has emerged as a significant presence in the paint and has had a nice season with 16.7 points and securing 7.5 rebounds per game.
Following this game, the Thunder will remain at home for two more games in the NBA schedule, hosting the Hornets on Friday and the Raptors on Sunday. After that, they will hit the road for games against the Jazz and Mavericks.
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets, the reigning NBA Champions, are finding their stride in the month of January with an impressive 10-4 record. Their recent success can be pointed to in part to a strong defensive showing, allowing 110 points or fewer in each of their last five wins.
Nikola Jokic continues to be the stud man in the paint and on the court for the champions, showcasing his versatility with a triple-double performance against the Bucks, including 25 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists. Jamal Murray also played a massive role, leading the way with 35 points on 13-of-22 shooting from the field.
Michael Porter Jr. adds to the team’s offensive capability, ranking third in scoring according to the NBA player stats and contributing 13 points and 8 assists in the recent win.
Looking ahead, the Nuggets have back-to-back games against Portland on Friday and Sunday at home before embarking on a road trip, making stops at the Lakers, Kings, and Bucks.
Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Prediction
What a game. What a matchup. But, in the end, we like the team that has been there and done that. We like the team that is surging it’s way to the top of the Western Conference standings. We like the team with the Most Valuable Player on the team. This game is going to the Nuggets. Our final bet is the Denver Nuggets +115 over the Oklahoma City Thunder. We hope you enjoyed our Nuggets vs Thunder betting analysis!
- Pick: Denver+115.
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