Nuggets Vs Thunder Prediction, Best Bets and Player Props
Nuggets Vs Thunder arrives on Friday with a slate of traditional markets and player-prop options drawing attention, and FanDuel's preview leans on FanDuel Research's NBA projections to look for value in the nuggets vs thunder matchup.
Nuggets vs. Thunder: markets and methodology
Even within a single game, betting markets are abundant: you can bet the spread, the total or sift through numerous player-prop markets. FanDuel uses its NBA betting odds and FanDuel Research projections to surface bets it favors, and it notes that lines are subject to change throughout the day after this article is published. All injury news comes from the NBA's official injury report.
Why Cameron Johnson figures in prop markets
Cameron Johnson has started to pick it up after a slow start to his Nuggets tenure, and FanDuel flagged him as a three-point candidate. In Denver's last game Johnson made three of six from downtown, and in seven games since returning from injury he is shooting 38. 7% from three. He has hit at least two treys in three of his previous four games, and FanDuel notes Oklahoma City permits the sixth-highest three-point attempt rate (43. 9%). Over the last 30 games the Thunder have given up the third-most made triples per night to power forwards (3. 0) and the 11th-most made threes per game to small forwards (3. 0), which is why Johnson is in a friendly matchup today.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set to return; assist prop highlighted
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to make his return today, though there is a risk of some kind of minutes restriction. The books, given where SGA's prop lines are set, appear to be expecting him to handle close to his usual offensive load, and FanDuel likes the reigning MVP to record at least six assists. Prior to going on the shelf, SGA posted assists of nine, 13 and eight over his last three games. With Jalen Williams still out, Gilgeous-Alexander returns to a Thunder offense that includes Cason Wallace, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Joe, giving SGA plenty of weapons to pass to. FanDuel also points out that Denver ranks 20th in defensive rating for the season.
Nuggets Vs Thunder betting edge and the headline prop
With OKC listed at -114 odds to go over 120. 5 points, FanDuel identifies SGA to notch at least six assists as its favorite bet in this matchup. The preview emphasizes that player-prop markets can offer value on specific usage and matchup angles, and that bettors should keep in mind lines are subject to change throughout the day after this article is published.
Odds, promos and a web note
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The matchup is set for Friday; lines may move and all injury updates will come from the NBA's official injury report ahead of tip-off.
