Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks for NBA Saturday [12/16/2023]

The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder will lock horns in NBA action at Ball Arena on Saturday, with tipoff at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers' full betting preview for Saturday'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

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Thunder-Nuggets NBA matchup 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions for tonight.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 65% chance of getting the W against the Thunder, with our predicted final score seeing the Nuggets winning 120-116.

According to our model, the Thunder (+4.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 237.5-point Over/Under has a 52% 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	+4.5 (-105)	-4.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+180	-200
Total	o237.5 (-110)	u237.5 (-110)

• The Nuggets are -4.5 favorites versus the Thunder, with -115 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Thunder (+4.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -200, which means you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Thunder at +180, where you can bet $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280, if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 237.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

As always, check out all the online sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Thunder vs. Nuggets Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Thunder +4.5	-105
Moneyline	Thunder	+180
Total	Under 237.5	-110

While the Nuggets are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Thunder moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

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Thunder vs. Nuggets Player Props

NBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on Thunder vs. Nuggets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.

We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Ball Arena.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the Thunder with 34 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to finish with 27 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for the Nuggets.

Thunder Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Thunder in Saturday's game:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	34	5	7	1
Chet Holmgren	18	8	3	1
Jalen Williams	18	5	4	1
Josh Giddey	13	6	5	1
Luguentz Dort	11	4	1	1

Nuggets Prediction

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

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Nikola Jokic	27	14	10	1
Jamal Murray	20	4	6	3
Michael Porter	15	8	1	3
Aaron Gordon	13	6	3	1
Reggie Jackson	10	2	4	2

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

Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Thunder vs. Nuggets on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Thunder vs. Nuggets Game Information

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

• Who: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets
• Date: Saturday December 16, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Saturday's Thunder vs. Nuggets contest, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

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