It can be argued that the NBA betting series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets is the best of the second round. Oklahoma City was the best and most profitable team in the regular season this year. In comparison, the Nuggets won the NBA championship two years ago. Although Oklahoma City opened as a strong favorite against Denver, the series has been a dogfight. Denver and Oklahoma City split their first four games. Previously, Denver made the unusual move to fire their general manager and head coach near the end of the regular season.
2025 NBA Playoffs Second Round Update: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 9:30 PM ET. |
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| Location: | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK. |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Denver Nuggets | +10 -110 | 221 -110 | +350 |  |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -10 -110 | 221 -110 | -450 | |
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Series Schedule
- Game 1: Nuggets 121, Thunder 119
- Game 2: Thunder 149, Denver 106
- Game 3: Nuggets 113, Thunder 104 (OT)
- Game 4: Thunder 92, Nuggets 87
- Game 5: Nuggets at Thunder | Tuesday, May 13 (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 6: Thunder at Nuggets | Thursday, May 15 (ESPN)
- Game 7*: Nuggets at Thunder | Sunday, May 18 (TBD)
* If necessary
Game 4 Recap
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points. Hence, the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from down eight in the fourth quarter to beat the Denver Nuggets 92-87 in Game 4. Oklahoma City regained home-court advantage in the best-of-seven series and will host Game 5 on Tuesday night. Previously, Denver missed an opportunity to put a stranglehold on the series despite Nikola Jokic’s 27 points and 13 rebounds. Christian Braun and Jamal Murray had 17 points each. Also, Aaron Gordon finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds for the Nuggets.
Oklahoma City Thunder Overview
So far in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Thunder are 3-6 against the spread. The Nuggets went under the sports betting total in six of their nine postseason games.
So far in the playoffs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder with 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game. Next is Jalen Williams with 21.0 points and 5.3 assists per contest. Chet Holmgren brings 15.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. And then Isaiah Hartenstein averages 10.0 points and 9.5 rebounds per contest.
Denver Nuggets Overview
So far in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Nuggets are 6-4-1 against the spread. The Nuggets went under the total in six of their 11 postseason games.
First among Denver scorers is Nikola Jokic with 24.9 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per contest. Second for Denver is Jamal Murray with 21.7 points and 5.5 assists per contest. Aaron Gordon is averaging 18.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per contest.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Series Matchup
Overall, Denver covered the NBA betting spread in only six of its last 16 games with Denver. Seven of the last nine meetings in this series went under the total.
Specifically at Denver, the Thunder came away with the cash in eight of their most recent nine visits. Four of the last five games in this series at Denver went under the total.
In comparison, in Oklahoma City, the Nuggets saw the payout window in five of their last six games. The Nuggets and Thunder went under the total in five of their last eight games at Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Denver offers much greater value as a power underdog that is rejuvenated under new leadership. Additionally, the series is dead even, and Denver knows they can hang with the Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets SBG Best Bet: Oklahoma City Thunder.