Nuggets vs Thunder predictions, picks and odds for tonight’s NBA game
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The most recent matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets was the game that launched thousands of memes.
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Denver star Nikola Jokic didn’t take kindly to a low shot from OKC’s Lu Dort, sparking a brawl. In the ensuing melee, Jokic gave Dort a crazed look usually reserved for cartoon villains and women asking to speak to the manager. The internet took it from there.
These Western Conference foes clash again tonight, with ours Nuggets vs. Predictions Thunder expecting the Joker to exact some form of revenge. My NBA pick is Jokic to beat Oklahoma City’s thinning frontcourt on the scoreboard.
Nuggets vs Thunder prediction
The best bet between Nuggets and Thunder: Nikola Jokic Over 12.5 rebounds (-110)
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Nikola Jokic grabbed 17 rebounds in an overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Feb. 27. He battled OKC’s twin towers of Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein in that matchup, but the Thunder may be missing that dimension tonight.
Hartenstein is out with a calf injury and Holmgren is overcoming the illness, which leaves him questionable. Along with the absence of backup center Branden Carlson, 6-foot-9 Jaylin Williams is the only big man left to battle Jokic on the glass.
Jokic yes he has averaged 20.6 rebound chances per game since the All-Star break (fifth more) e projections range from 11.9 to 13.3 tables.
Nuggets vs Thunder: Same game parlay
The Denver Nuggets have had some trouble away from home lately. They are 3-5 SU and 4-4 ATS as visitors since the beginning of February. OKC is 26-6 as a host so far this season.
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Game models call for fewer than 230 combined points in a heated Western war that will have postseason-like intensity, especially after the fireworks of their last meeting.
Jokic’s rebounding chances are around 20 rebounds per game, and OKC is a bad rebounding team even at full capacity. The Thunder are 25th in rebounding rate and allow a lot of offensive rebounds.
Nuggets-Thunder SGP
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Nikola Jokic Over 12.5 rebounds
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Our SGP “from the center”: why so serious?
Lu Dort and Jokic decide to leave the fight on the scoreboard, with the OKC forward projected in double figures and Joker’s prediction flirting with 27 points.
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Nuggets-Thunder SGP
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Nikola Jokic Over 26.5 points
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Nikola Jokic Over 12.5 rebounds
Nuggets vs Thunder Betting
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Diffusion: Nuggets +7 | Thunder -7
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Moneyline: Nuggets +240 | Thunder -300
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Above/Below: Over 231.5 | Below 231.5
Check out the Nuggets vs Thunder betting trends
The Nuggets are 6-11 SU but 10-7 ATS against OKC over the last three years. Check out more NBA betting trends for Nuggets vs. Thunder.
How to watch Nuggets vs Thunder
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Position |
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK |
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Date |
Monday 9 March 2026 |
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Suggestion |
7:30pm ET |
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TV |
Peacock |
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