Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction 05/05/2025 | NBA

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After a dramatic series against Los Angeles Clippers that went to seven games, the Denver Nuggets now face the difficult task of taking on the team that finished the regular season with the NBA’s best record, Oklahoma City Thunder.

Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Rockets Moneyline

The Thunder lived up to their record in the first round, comfortably defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in four games, extending their winning streak to eight. Their offense has been brilliant, but their defense has also done a great job. Starting this series at home will also be a big help for the Thunder, who are coming off several days of rest, as they have a fabulous 37-6 home record so far this season. The Thunder have a potential season MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, so we expect them to dominate this game and take a comfortable victory.

Injuries for Denver Nuggets:

D. Holmes II Out.

Injuries for Oklahoma City Thunder:

I. Dieng Day to day

N. Topic Out.

Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Under 226

The Nuggets have had a lot of action in recent days, so their legs will be much more tired than the Thunder’s, which is critical considering that their rival has one of the best defenses in the league and that although Nikola Jokic always puts on good performances, he often receives little help from his teammates. However, the Nuggets are also good on defense, and the Thunder might relax if they take an early lead. Therefore, we are confident that this will be a low-scoring game.

Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction

This will be a really entertaining series. However, in this Game 1, the Thunder clearly have everything in their favor, not only because they will be at home, but also because they have had an extra week to rest and have all their key players. In these conditions, the Thunder are far superior, so we are confident that they will achieve a resounding victory.

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