With the point spread essentially a pick’em and the total sitting at 227, what’s the best play for bettors in Wednesday night’s Nuggets vs. Thunder matchup? Tip-off from Paycom Center in OKC is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
579 Denver Nuggets (+1) at 580 Oklahoma City Thunder (-1); o/u 227
8:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 31 2023
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Nuggets vs. Thunder: Bettors Leaning with OKC
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 55% of public bettors are currently backing the Thunder when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Jokic Questionable to Play vs. Thunder
Nikola Jokic (low back pain) is questionable to play against the Thunder on Wednesday. Jokic has only missed one game this season, and DeAndre Jordan got the starting nod in his place. He ended up going for 21 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block. However, he won’t repeat that type of performance and will be a deep league streaming option at best if Jokic doesn’t play.
Gilgeous-Alexander Questionable vs. Denver
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (illness), Chet Holmgren (left ankle sprain) and Lu Dort (left ankle soreness) are questionable to play against Denver on Wednesday.
The Thunder could be without four starters on Wednesday, since Jalen Williams has already been ruled out. Jaylin Williams, Kenrich Williams, Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins are all candidates to take on more minutes and a starting role. Wallace and JWill will be the best streaming options if the Thunder are truly without this much of their rotation.
Nuggets vs. Thunder NBA Betting Trends
The under is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 overall
Under is 4-0 in Thunder last 4 home games
The under is 6-0 in Nuggets last 6 overall
Under is 4-0 in Nuggets last 4 road games
Nuggets vs. Thunder NBA Prediction:
Take OKC. The Thunder are 15-5 against the spread in their last 20 home games, are 24-9 against the number in their last 33 games as a home favorite and are 19-7 at the betting window in their last 26 games when facing an opponent with a winning record. On the other side, the Nuggets are 1-3-1 against the spread in their last five games overall, are 1-6-1 against the number in their last eight road games and are 0-6 at the betting window in their last six games following an ATS win.
Nuggets vs. Thunder Betting Prediction: OKC THUNDER -1
