Nuggets vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 30 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 30, 2023, 2:11AM | Published: Dec 29, 2023, 4:31AM
The Denver Nuggets will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Ball Arena on Saturday, beginning at 1:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter, the Nuggets are up against a Thunder line-up that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Nuggets vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Nuggets vs Thunder
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Denver-Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 57% chance of defeating the Thunder at Ball Arena.
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Nuggets vs Thunder: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Ball Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $1.84, Thunder $2.16
- Line: Nuggets -2 ($2.00), Thunder +2 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 236.5 Points): Over $1.98, Under $1.98
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Nuggets at $1.84 and the Thunder at $2.16.
The Nuggets are 2-point favourites against the Thunder, with odds of $2.00 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Thunder (+2) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for Nuggets vs Thunder sits at 236.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.98 and odds for the Under at $1.98.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nuggets (-2) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 236.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Nuggets vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Denver at $1.84 with Betfair (57% probability)
- Line: Nuggets -2 at $2.00 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 236.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (54% probability)
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Nuggets vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Thunder at Ball Arena this Saturday has the Nuggets winning 118-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Denver vs Oklahoma City on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Nuggets vs Thunder: Player Props
Looking for Oklahoma City vs Denver player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Ball Arena.
Nikola Jokic is expected to step up for the Nuggets with 28 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 31 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Thunder.
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 28 | 14 | 11 |
| Jamal Murray | 23 | 5 | 7 |
| Michael Porter | 14 | 8 | 2 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| Christian Braun | 8 | 4 | 2 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 31 | 5 | 6 |
| Chet Holmgren | 19 | 7 | 3 |
| Jalen Williams | 17 | 4 | 4 |
| Josh Giddey | 12 | 6 | 5 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 4 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Denver vs Oklahoma City game at Ball Arena.
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Nuggets vs Thunder: Preview
The NBA game between the Nuggets and Thunder at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 1:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Saturday 30 December 2023
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Denver vs Oklahoma City predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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