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The Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game will be held at Ball Arena on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, at 9:00 PM ET. The Nuggets will look to extend their recent surge with a third straight win after edging past the Toronto Raptors 121-119, improving their record to 4-3. Meanwhile, the Thunder aim for their eighth consecutive victory, following a dominant 102-86 win over the Orlando Magic that pushed their record to a perfect 7-0. They’ll be eager to keep their flawless start going and move to 8-0.
Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Preview
After starting the season with two losses to the Thunder and the Clippers, the Denver Nuggets have rebounded, winning four of their next five games. They defeated the Raptors and Brooklyn Nets, though they suffered a narrow 119-116 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
However, they bounced back with victories over the Utah Jazz and Raptors, with Nikola Jokic leading the charge. Jokic recorded his third triple-double of the season, contributing 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists in the win. This helped the Nuggets reach a 4-3 record and sit ninth in the Western Conference.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, after an impressive 2023 campaign, are off to their best start in franchise history with seven straight wins. They’ve dominated opponents, winning each game by double digits, including a recent win over the Magic. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, despite a quieter performance last game, continues to lead the charge for the Thunder. Their defense has been stellar, holding opponents under 100 points in five of their seven games. As one of only two undefeated teams remaining, the Thunder look to extend their perfect record on the road before heading home for a six-game stretch.
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Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Odds And Best Bets
The betting odds for the upcoming Nuggets vs. Thunder game show Oklahoma City are the favorite. BetMGM sets the Thunder’s money line at -165, while FanDuel lists the Nuggets at +154. Caesars favors Oklahoma City by -4.0 on the point spread, and BetMGM gives the Nuggets +4.5. Caesars sets the total points over/under at 222.5 for the over, while BetMGM sets it at 223.5 for the under.
The Thunder have been impressive against the spread, posting a 6-1 record this season and an 8-0 mark in their last eight games at Ball Arena. On the other hand, the Nuggets have seen several of their recent games hit the over on total points, with five out of their last seven surpassing the set total.
Oklahoma City covering the spread at -4 seems favorable for predictions and best bets, given their strong form this season and Denver’s injury concerns. As for the total points, the consensus leans toward betting the under on 222.5 to 223, considering both teams’ recent scoring trends and Denver’s defensive adjustments in the absence of key players.
Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Head-To-Head Stats
The most recent head-to-head games between the Nuggets and Thunder have seen a dominant stretch from the Thunder, who have won four out of the last five contests, including the most recent one on October 24, 2024, where they won 102-87 in Denver. The Thunder’s recent victories include a close 105-100 win on January 31, 2024, and a series of blowouts in December 2023, where they secured wins of 119-93 and 118-117. Their success extended back to the 2023-24 season, as they have proven competitive against the Nuggets despite some tough losses in earlier matchups.
However, the Nuggets held their own with key wins during this stretch. They defeated the Thunder 128-95 on October 29, 2023, and had narrow victories in two 2022 contests—131-126 in overtime on November 23, 2022, and 122-117 on October 22, 2022. Denver also won the March 26, 2022, meeting 113-107, showcasing their strength in the series. Overall, the last 10 games between the Nuggets and Thunder have been evenly split, with both teams winning 5 times.
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