Thunder vs. Nuggets Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Denver Nuggets will open their season against the Western Conference favorite when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Can Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets survive at home against OKC? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and betting pick for Thunder vs. Nuggets.
Matt McCuen - October 24, 2024, 3:58 PM EDT
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The Denver Nuggets will host the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight in the season opener for two teams with championship aspirations. This matchup could be an early season preview of the Western Conference Finals.
Denver has been among the best teams in the NBA over the past five seasons. The Nuggets won the NBA Championship two seasons ago and posted a record of 57-25. That record was Denver's best regular-season record since the 2012-2013 season. Denver enters the season with the fifth-best odds of winning a Championship (+1000).
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Thunder +2 (-110), Nuggets -2 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 227.5 (-110), U 227.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Thunder (+100), Nuggets (-120)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: October 24, 2024
- Time: 10:00 pm ET
- Where To Watch: TNT
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction
Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets. Jokic averaged 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 9.0 assists last season.
Jamal Murray added 21.2 points and 6.5 assists per game a year ago.
Michael Porter Jr. enjoyed a solid season, averaging 16.7 points per game and 7.0 rebounds.
The Nuggets offense averaged 114.9 points per game.
Oklahoma City enters the season with +600 odds to win the finals. Those are the second-best odds in the NBA, only behind the Boston Celtics. OKC is the favorite to win the Western Conference (+300).
The rebuild in OKC has been nearly perfect. The Thunder posted a 57-25 record last season, and won their first playoff series since the 2015-2016 season. OKC was eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals by the Dallas Mavericks.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 30.1 points and 6.2 assists last season.
Former Santa Clara standout Jalen Williams enjoyed the best year of his young career with 18.7 points and 5.4 assists.
Chet Holmgren added 16.5 points and 7.9 rebounds, which led the team.
OKC added Alex Caruso in the offseason, who is one of the best defensive players in basketball.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Pick
- Pick: Denver Nuggets ML -120 Click here for the latest Thunder vs. Nuggets odds
We will ride with the home favorite tonight.
Denver is one of the best home teams in the NBA and will come out ready for the season opener.
The Nuggets have gone 67-18 SU at home during the regular season the last two years.
OKC was much worse on the road last year, with a 24-17 road record compared to a 33-8 home record.
Jokic and company will find a way to continue their home dominance tonight.
