Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Picks, Betting Odds, Injury Report, Trends, Stats

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder will play host to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. Both sides will hope to have their superstars, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, on the court, with both stars listed as questionable.

Our basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami has her best value pick for tonight’s Western Conference game, but if you want more from our experts, check out our Expert Insights section.

• Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Tip: Nuggets Moneyline
• Best odds: 1.95
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 5/10

Go with our tip at bet365In this article:

• Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Picks
• Game Info
• Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Betting Lines
• Trends
• Oklahoma City Thunder Stats & Form
• Denver Nuggets Stats & Form
• Injury Report
• Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Where to Watch
• Safer Gambling

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Picks

The Oklahoma City Thunder are facing challenges with two consecutive losses, including a surprising defeat against the Detroit Pistons, the worst team in the NBA. On the other hand, the Denver Nuggets are coming off a positive note with a win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Nikola Jokic’s exceptional skills make him a dominant force, and the Nuggets enter the game in good health.

With the Nuggets at full strength, their defensive prowess and offensive fluidity are formidable challenges for any opponent. Meanwhile, the Thunder have been experiencing some inconsistencies offensively beyond Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren. If the Nuggets can maintain their defensive solidity and capitalise on Jokic’s offensive prowess, they will have the upper hand in this matchup.

• Selection: Nuggets Moneyline
• Best odds: 1.95
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 5/10

Odds available as of January 31st, 2024. Odds may now differ.

Go with our tip at bet365

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Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 1st, 2024
• Time: 01:00 AM (UK time)
• Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Betting Lines

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Betting Lines
bet365 Odds	Moneyline	Over/Under 229.0	Handicap +/-1.0
Oklahoma City Thunder	1.86	1.90	1.90
Denver Nuggets	1.95	1.90	1.90

Odds available as of January 31st, 2024. Odds may now differ.

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Trends

• The Denver Nuggets have 6 wins in the last 10 games with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
• The Denver Nuggets boast a solid against-the-spread record of 18-9-2.
• The Oklahoma City Thunder are third in the NBA’s scoring charts, averaging 120.8 points per game.
• The Denver Nuggets’ strong defence allows the fifth-fewest points per game in the league at 110.9.
• The Denver Nuggets rank 17th in the league in terms of scoring, averaging 115 points per game.
• The Oklahoma City Thunder rank 13th in the league in points allowed per game, conceding an average of 112.9 points.

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Oklahoma City Thunder Stats & Form

The Oklahoma City Thunder are facing a challenging stretch with back-to-back losses, including a disappointing defeat against the Detroit Pistons. In their recent loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impressive performance with 37 points, the Thunder struggled defensively, allowing the Timberwolves to shoot efficiently from the field and three-point range. They were also out-rebounded and outscored in the paint.

Offensively, the Thunder have been prolific, averaging 120.8 points per game and shooting 50.2% from the field, which ranks 2nd in the league. They also excel in sharing the ball with 27.0 assists per game, ranking 10th. However, turnovers have been an issue, as they commit 12.5 per game. Defensively, the Thunder allow opponents to shoot 36.0% from beyond the arc and concede 112.9 points per game, ranking 13th in the league. They are effective at forcing turnovers, averaging 15.9 per game, but struggle with rebounding, ranking 25th in total boards per game.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are priced at 19.00 odds in the NBA winner odds race, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets 4.5 odds as one of the contenders in the MVP candidate Odds List.

Denver Nuggets Stats & Form

The Denver Nuggets have been in good form recently, securing their fifth win in the last six games with a 113-107 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. In that game, despite shooting just 22.2% from three-point range, they managed to out-rebound the Bucks by 7. Jamal Murray led the scoring with 35 points, while Nikola Jokic recorded another triple-double with 25 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists. Michael Porter Jr. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also contributed with 13 and 12 points respectively.
Offensively, the Nuggets average 115.0 points per game, ranking 17th in the league, with efficient shooting percentages of 49.6% from the field, 36.9% from three-point range, and 75.2% from the free-throw line. They are good with passing with 1,384 ass

sts for the season, ranking 3rd in the league. Defensively, the Nuggets force 12.2 turnovers per game and limit opponents to 110.9 points per game, ranking 5th in the league. They have a solid defensive field goal percentage, allowing opponents to shoot 36.1% from beyond the perimeter. Rebounding has been a strength for the Nuggets, grabbing an average of 44.0 rebounds per contest.

The Denver Nuggets are priced at 5.25 odds to defend the title in the NBA winner odds race, while Nikola Jokic leads is still in the MVP race with 3.20 odds in the MVP candidate Odds List.

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Injury Report

Thunder:

• Chet Holmgren is questionable due to a left ankle sprain.
• Luguentz Dort is listed as questionable due to left ankle soreness.
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is questionable due to a non-COVID-19 illness.
• Jalen Williams is out with an ankle injury.
• Isaiah Joe is out due to a bruised sternum.

Nuggets:

• Julian Strawther is out with a knee injury.
• Vlatko Cancar is out with a knee injury.
• Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable due to lower back pain.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Where to Watch

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