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Thunder vs. Nuggets Western Conference Semifinals Game 1 Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook

Thunder vs. Nuggets Western Conference Semifinals Game 1 Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook

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By: DK.Network.Editors

 

In Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder will meet the Denver Nuggets.

Thunder vs. Nuggets Predictions

  • Our prediction to win on the Moneyline in this matchup is the Thunder, by a final score of Thunder 123, Nuggets 109.
  • Against the spread, we predict that the Thunder will cover. The spread is currently Thunder -9.5.
  • As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 225 points.

Thunder vs. Nuggets Odds

  • Favorite: Thunder (-9.5)
  • Total: 225
  • The Thunder are 53-25-4 ATS this season.
  • Oklahoma City has been favored by 9.5 points or more 40 times this season, and covered the spread in 25 of those matchups.
  • Thunder games have hit the over 45 out of 82 times this season.
  • The Thunder have entered the game as favorites 78 times this season and won 65, or 83.3%, of those games.
  • This season, Oklahoma City has won 34 of its 38 games, or 89.5%, when favored by at least -426 on the Moneyline.
  • The Nuggets have won 38 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 44 times.
  • Denver has been an underdog by 9.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
  • Nuggets games have gone over the point total 49 out of 82 times this season.
  • The Nuggets have come away with 10 wins in the 19 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • Denver has been named as an underdog of +330 or more just one time this season and came away with a victory in that game.

Thunder Key Stats

  • Points: 120.5 PPG (4th) | FG%: 48.2% (6th)
  • Opp. Points: 107.6 PPG (3rd) | Opp. FG%: 43.6% (1st)
  • Rebounds: 44.8 RPG (11th) | Opp. Rebounds: 44.9 RPG (20th)
  • Assists: 26.9 APG (12th) | Turnovers: 11.0 TPG (1st)
  • Steals: 10.3 SPG (1st) | Blocks: 5.7 BPG (2nd)

Nuggets Key Stats

  • Points: 120.8 PPG (3rd) | FG%: 50.6% (1st)
  • Opp. Points: 116.9 PPG (24th) | Opp. FG%: 46.6% (12th)
  • Rebounds: 45.7 RPG (4th) | Opp. Rebounds: 42.5 RPG (6th)
  • Assists: 31.0 APG (1st) | Turnovers: 13.5 TPG (17th)
  • Steals: 8.0 SPG (17th) | Blocks: 4.9 BPG (15th)

This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.

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