Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NBA match.
The Denver Nuggets are seeking revenge after a crushing 103:127 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. This marks the second time this season that the Nuggets have struggled against the Thunder, with their only win coming by a narrow margin (124:122) on home court.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder rested their key players in the prior game against the Portland Trail Blazers (107:89) and came out firing against the Denver Nuggets. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 40 points, while Jalen Williams contributed a near triple-double with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. That victory marked the Thunder’s seventh consecutive win, with their only defeat since 2 February coming against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Denver Nuggets
Despite a seemingly solid stat line, Nikola Jokić struggled against the Thunder’s towering frontcourt of Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren. The Thunder recorded a staggering 14 blocked shots, completely disrupting the Nuggets’ offensive flow. To make matters worse, Aaron Gordon suffered an injury, further complicating the Nuggets’ rotation. Russell Westbrook, expected to bring energy off the bench, endured a miserable outing, shooting just 4 points on 2-of-10 from the field.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
It is difficult to see where the Denver Nuggets can find an edge. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been dominant at home, covering their spread in 66.7% of games and outperforming bookmakers’ expectations by an average of 4.9 points— the best mark in the NBA. Expect another strong showing from the Thunder.
