NBA : Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Odds & Prediction

Game Info: November 6, 2024 9:00PM EST @ Ball Arena

Although Oklahoma City has a small advantage over Denver in covering the spread, the latter team outperforms in key statistics like points scored and shooting accuracy. Both squads are dealing with injuries, most notably the absence of Jamal Murray and Kenrich Williams. As both teams are on a mission to restore order and rebound from adversity, this encounter promises to be a fierce contest.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Thunders -285 , Nuggets +234

Spread: Thunders -7 , Nuggets +7

Over/Under: 223.5

Team Recent Performance

Oklahoma City Thunders

The squad defeated Orlando on November 5, winning by a score of 102-86 and covering the spread of -12.5, while the total points scored was below 217.5. They outplayed the Los Angeles Clippers on November 3, winning 105-92 and thus covering the spread of -5.5 with the combined score finishing peering below 220.5. They faced and oven our opponents in Portland when they triumphed 137-114 on November 2, and this time also, managed to go beyond covering the spread of -11.5 and the game total exceeding 220.5. On October 31, they sustained As recognized whereby they trashed San Antonio 105-93 however they were unable to beat the spread of -12.5 and the total was under 220.5. Lastly, on October 28, they played against Atlanta and won the match 128-104 exceeding the -10.5 line with the total score surpassing 230.

Denver Nuggets

The team defeated Toronto on November 5, owing to a score of 121-119, but did not beat the -11 spread, with the total score going above 232. On the contrary, they managed to beat Utah on November 3, 129-103 without fail, beating the -11 spread and going over 221. They lost to Minnesota by the score of 116-119 on November 2, but still managed to cover the +3.5 spread, as the total went over 219. Their last trip was to Brooklyn on October 30 where they won, 144-139 but failed to cover the -5.5 spread and the over was 219. On this other hand, they also managed to win in Toronto on October 29, by 127-125 but still did not beat the -8.5 spread, whilst the total score was over 224.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

While both the Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC) and the Denver Nuggets (DEN) have equaled records of 5-5, rather than being even in their performance against the spread (ATS), Oklahoma City has a 6-4 advantage over Denver’s 4-6 record. Also, both teams have issues with hitting the over/under posting a record of 3-7. Offensively, however, there is a slight edge for Denver, averaging 111.2 points per game as compared to 110.0 points per game by OKC, and have a better field goal percentage (46.32% against 45.49%). In addition, Denver is also superior in rebounds obtained; they get an average of 47.1 whereas OKC gets 43.5, as well as in three-point shooting with 125/338 as compared to OKC’s 104/319. The two sides, however, target an average of 7 steals per game each.

Team Injuries

Oklahoma City Thunders

Isaiah Hartenstein (PF, hand) has no return date set, while Kenrich Williams (SF, knee) has been listed as out for Wednesday’s clash with Denver. Jaylin Williams (C, hamstring) is also out indefinitely, and Nikola Topic (PG, knee) still has no set return date.

Denver Nuggets

Aaron Gordon (PF, calf strain) is out for the foreseeable future, while Jamal Murray (PG, concussion protocol) has been officially ruled out for Wednesday’s game. Vlatko Cancar (SF, sprained ankle) is questionable for that match, and DaRon Holmes II (PF, calf injury) is out for the remainder of the year.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Oklahoma City Thunders will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 223.5.

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