Thunder vs. Nuggets: Point spread, betting odds, prediction (Jan. 19)
The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Denver Nuggets and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
The game tips off at 8 p.m. and can be seen on FOX Sports Oklahoma.
The Thunder (6-6) have not played since Friday night, the comeback victory against the Chicago Bulls in which they traled by 16 with less than five minutes to play. Their Sunday game against the Philadelphia 76ers was postponed.
The Nuggets (6-7) have underachieved so far this season, but Nikola Jokic is averaging a triple-double and will be a legitimate MVP candidate if Denver fights its way back into the upper echelon of the Western Conference.
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The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
Point spread: Thunder +9.5
Moneyline: Thunder +340/Nuggets -450
Over-under: 220.5
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How to watch: Thunder vs. Nuggets
Advice and prediction
It was ready to say don’t bet the Thunder on this, especially with Al Horford presumed out once again for personal reasons, but the +9.5 spread with that money line … for those who are looking to take risks, this would be the game to do it.
Despite Jokic putting up MVP numbers, the Nuggets are 6-7 and have lost two of the last three games. If you think Lu Dort can contain Jamal Murray, who is averaging about 20 points per game, you may think the Thunder have a chance to cover.
Denver’s offense is a top-5 in the league but the defense is among the bottom third. The Thunder’s defense has been solid but offense is near the bottom of the league.
In all honesty, I’d say not to bet the Nuggets. Those odds don’t present strong enough winnings to take that risk that Denver wins by double-digits. I also can’t recommend taking the Thunder, but for a bettor willing to take a leap and hoping for a strong game from an OKC team that hasn’t played since Friday, this probably isn’t the worst risk you’ve taken.
Prediction: Nuggets 118, Thunder 108
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