Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [12/29/2023]

The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder are scheduled to meet in NBA action at Ball Arena on Friday, with tipoff at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Friday's Thunder vs. Nuggets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Thunder vs. Nuggets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Friday's NBA matchup between the Thunder and Nuggets 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Nuggets a 63% chance of beating the Thunder, and our predicted final score has the Nuggets winning 116-112.

According to our model, the Nuggets (-3.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 231.5 points has a 54% chance of going under.

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Thunder vs. Nuggets Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Thunder	Nuggets
Spread	+3.5 (-110)	-3.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+130	-146
Total	o231.5 (-110)	u231.5 (-110)

• The Nuggets are -3.5 favorites against the Thunder, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Thunder (+3.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -146. That means you can risk $146 to win $100 for a total payout of $246 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Thunder at +130, where you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 231.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Thunder vs. Nuggets Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Nuggets -3.5	-110
Moneyline	Nuggets	-146
Total	Under 231.5	-110

Our NBA best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Thunder vs. Nuggets Player Props

NBA prop bets are a common way to wager on Friday's Thunder vs. Nuggets matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Ball Arena.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to step up for the Thunder with 31 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to finish with 29 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists for the Nuggets.

Thunder Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Thunder:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	31	5	6	1
Chet Holmgren	19	7	3	1
Jalen Williams	17	4	4	1
Josh Giddey	12	6	5	1
Luguentz Dort	11	4	2	2

Nuggets Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Nuggets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Nikola Jokic	29	14	11	1
Jamal Murray	22	5	7	4
Michael Porter	16	9	2	3
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope	11	2	3	2
Reggie Jackson	8	1	3	1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights ahead of the Thunder vs. Nuggets on Friday December 29, 2023.

Thunder vs. Nuggets Game Information

Friday's matchup between the Nuggets and Thunder at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets
• Date: Friday December 29, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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Conclusion

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