Nuggets vs Thunder Prediction NBA Picks 1/31/24
Oklahoma City Thunder (32-14) vs Denver Nuggets (32-15)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Paycom Center)
Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -1.5 -- Over/Under:
The Denver Nuggets look for a win after winning 5 of their last 6 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder look for a win after winning 9 of their last 13 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets recently beat the 76ers and Bucks. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 115 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 110.9 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.3 points and 12.1 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 21.4 points and 3.8 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off losses to the Pistons and Timberwolves. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 120.8 points on 50.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.3 points and 6.4 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 18.7 points and 4 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.9).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (44.9%).
- The Nuggets rank 29th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.8).
- The Nuggets rank 2nd in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (54.0).
Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction
The Denver Nuggets and points are attractive, and I wouldn't be mad if that's the direction you lean based on the value of rarely getting them in these spots. However, the Thunder are a team I'm not steeping in front of as they're 30-17 ATS on the season, the best covering team in the NBA. The Thunder are also 17-6 SU at home and smoked the Nuggets last month on the road by a score of 119-93. Statement game for the young Thunder. Give me OKC and the small number.
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
