Nuggets vs. Thunder NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 16

Nuggets vs. Thunder Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Venue: Ball Arena -- Denver, Colorado
• Coverage: ALT and BSOK

The Denver Nuggets (17-9) are 5-point favorites as they attempt to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder (15-8) on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Ball Arena. The matchup airs at 9:00 PM ET on ALT and BSOK. The point total is 237.5 for the matchup.

Nuggets vs. Thunder Odds & Spread

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Nuggets vs. Thunder Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Nuggets win (65.7%)

Nuggets vs. Thunder Betting Trends

• The Nuggets have compiled an 11-14-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Thunder are 15-7-1 against the spread this year.
• This season, 11 of the Nuggets' games have gone over the point total out of 23 chances.
• The Thunder have eclipsed the over/under 56.5% of the time this year (13 of 23 games with a set point total).
• In home games, Denver has a better record against the spread (6-4-1) compared to its ATS record in road games (5-10-0).
• The Nuggets have eclipsed the over/under more often when playing at home, hitting the over in five of 11 home matchups (45.5%). On the road, they have hit the over in six of 15 games (40%).
• Oklahoma City has performed better against the spread at home (8-4-0) than on the road (7-3-1) this season.
• In terms of the over/under, Thunder games have finished over seven of 12 times at home (58.3%), and six of 11 away (54.5%).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic's numbers on the season are 27.2 points, 12.7 boards and 9.4 assists per contest, shooting 54.1% from the field and 30.5% from downtown, with an average of 1.2 made treys.
• Michael Porter Jr. averages 16.7 points, 7.9 boards and 1.6 assists, shooting 47.3% from the field and 38% from beyond the arc, with 2.7 made 3-pointers per game.
• Aaron Gordon averages 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
• Reggie Jackson's numbers on the season are 13.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game, shooting 49.1% from the floor and 41.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.8 made 3-pointers.
• Christian Braun averages 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists, shooting 48.1% from the field.

Thunder Leaders

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 31 points for the Thunder, plus 5.5 boards and 6.4 assists.
• Chet Holmgren averages 16.9 points, 8 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He is also sinking 52.3% of his shots from the floor and 37.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 triples per contest.
• Per game, Josh Giddey provides the Thunder 12 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists, plus 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Jalen Williams averages 17.2 points, 4.2 boards and 3.7 assists. He is sinking 49.6% of his shots from the field and 36.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.1 triples per game.
• The Thunder are getting 10.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game from Luguentz Dort.

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