Nuggets vs. Thunder Betting Preview (January 19th, 2021)

The Nuggets are playing host to the Thunder on Tuesday night. Denver is looking to win before embarking on a brutal five-game road trip. Colorado sports bettors can take advantage of this Western Conference showdown.

Let’s dive into some of the best bets in our Nuggets vs. Thunder betting preview with odds, picks, and predictions.

Nuggets vs. Thunder Betting Preview

After starting the year 3-5, the Nuggets have won three of their last five games. A win over the Thunder would move them back to .500 on the season and could provide some momentum before their big road trip.

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Nikola Jokic is off to an MVP-type start despite Denver’s struggles early in the year. He’s averaging a 25-point triple-double and his efficiency is off the charts. The rest of his teammates have been inconsistent and COVID-issues have plagued the Nuggets, but Jokic is showing out in a big way.

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Nuggets vs. Thunder Odds

Here are the lines for Nuggets vs. Thunder at DraftKings Colorado Sportsbook:

• Spread: Nuggets -10 (-106) // Thunder +10 (-118)
• Moneyline: Nuggets -480 // Thunder +370
• Total: O 221 (-108) // U 221 (-113)

Bets We Like With A Nuggets Win

Nikola Jokic Under 24.5 Points (-105)

Stay with us here for a moment. Jokic is playing out of his mind so far this season, but the Nuggets have a better chance to win when his teammates step up and score the basketball. In games where Jokic has scored more than 24 points, the Nuggets are 1-4. When he scores 24 or fewer points, the Nuggets are 5-3.

Jokic is shouldering a heavy load early on this year, but he can’t win games on his own. If the Nuggets come out hot, the All-NBA center can be a facilitator en route to a victory.

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Bets We Like With A Thunder Win

Thunder Team Total Over 105 (-121)

The Thunder are 10-point underdogs for a reason. They are a young team that is in the middle of rebuilding. Although they are off to a respectable 6-6 start, going into Denver and beating a much more talented team won’t be easy.

If Oklahoma City is going to do it, they will need to put up plenty of points. They are 5-2 when scoring 105 or more points this season, but just 1-4 when falling below that number. If you like the Thunder to win, you have to like them to cover this total.

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Bets We Like Independent Of Outcome

Jamal Murray Over 4.5 Rebounds (+122)

Jamal Murray is on a little rebounding hot streak. Let’s ride it until the wheels fall off. Murray has hauled in five and nine rebounds in his last two games after combining for one board in his three previous games. Clearly, the guard is making a point to start crashing the glass more than he was.

At +122 odds, this player prop presents fantastic value for bettors. This is one you can grab on its own or combine it into a Same Game Parlay with FanDuel Colorado Sportsbook.

Nuggets vs. Thunder Prediction

There are a few different ways to bet this game, but we like the thought of this game going over on the total points. The Thunder have fresh legs after being off since Friday and this will only be the Nuggets second game since Friday. Both teams should have fresh legs to push the pace.

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