The Oklahoma City Thunder'(20-9) visit the'Denver Nuggets'(23-10) on Friday night. Tip from Ball Arena is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Nuggets'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1
Oklahoma City has won back-to-back games after taking down the New York Knicks 129-120 on Wednesday to cover as a 3.5-point home favorite. F Jalen Williams'and G'Shai Gilgeous-Alexander'led all scorers with 36 points each while Gilgeous-Alexander added 7 rebounds and 8 assists. F'Chet Holmgren'was the only other Thunder player to score in double figures with 22 while the Thunder shot 54.4% from the field in the win.
The Nuggets have won 6 straight after dominating the Memphis Grizzlies 142-105 on Thursday to cover as 9.5-point home favorites. C Nikola Jokic had a triple-double with a game-high 26 points with 14 rebounds and 10 assists. G Jamal Murray'scored 23 of 9-of-12 shooting including 4-of-6 from 3 while F'Peyton Watson'added 20 points.