The Denver Nuggets'(2-0) and'Oklahoma City Thunder'(2-0) meet Sunday with tipoff from Paycom Center set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Thunder'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Nuggets won 3-1 last season
Denver picked up a 108-104 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Friday, but did not cover as 5.5-point favorites. The star-studded duo of C Nikola Jokic'and G'Jamal Murray combined for 44 points in the win. Denver was sloppy, however, committing 19 turnovers and allowing 22 fast-break points.
Oklahoma City came away with a 108-105 road win vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday, covering as a 2.5-point underdog. All-Star G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander'has been hot to start the season, averaging 32.5 points' on 61.4% shooting while also averaging 8 rebounds and 7 assists per game.