The OKC Thunder will play their last away game of the season with a clash against the Denver Nuggets. Friday’s contest at the Ball Arena marks the fourth and final meeting between the Northwest Division rivals, with the Thunder already clinching the season series 3-0.
The Thunder-Nuggets clash is set to tip off at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on ALT and FDSOK. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV (restrictions may apply).
OKC Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Odds
Moneyline: Thunder (+350) vs Nuggets (-450)
Spread: Thunder +10.5 (-110) vs Nuggets -10.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): O231.5 (-110) vs U231.5 (-110)
Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on available information at the time of publication.
OKC Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Preview and Prediction
The OKC Thunder have been on a tear in the second half of the season, putting together an incredible 22-2 record since the All-Star break. That run also helped them lock up the top seed in the Western Conference for the third straight year.
The Denver Nuggets have been strong too, going 17-8 over that same stretch. Their push helped them move ahead of the LA Lakers, and they now sit in third place in the West. With just two games left, they hold a one-game lead and have virtually secured the #3 seed.
Even with how well Denver has played, it is surprising that they have not beaten Oklahoma City this season. The Thunder already clinched the season series 3-0. That said, every game has been competitive, with OKC winning by an average of just 6.3 points.
A big reason for that success has been Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been dominant in these matchups with averages of 35.0 points and 12.3 assists per game.
Overall, the Thunder have clearly been the better team this season. But this matchup looks very different. Oklahoma City will be missing most of its rotation, including Shai, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe, and Thomas Sorber.
With so many key players out, it is hard to see the Thunder keeping up. The Nuggets only need one more win to secure the #3 seed officially, and this sets up as a perfect opportunity.
Prediction: Expect the Nuggets to win by 19 points.
OKC Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups
OKC Thunder
PG: Jared McCain, SG: Luguentz Dort, SF: Aaron Wiggins, PF: Kenrich Williams, C: Branden Carlson
Denver Nuggets
PG: Jamal Murray, SG: Christian Braun, SF: Cameron Johnson, PF: Aaron Gordon, C: Nikola Jokic
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