NBA 2025-2026: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Winner probability, Total Points & Spread

Denver Nuggets

Home Team
78.9%
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Oklahoma City Thunder

Away Team
21.1%
2025-2026 Season

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HOME Denver Nuggets
PTS 21.8 REB 4.5 AST 6.1 3PM 3.1
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PTS 11.6 REB 4.7 AST 2.1 3PM 1.4
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PTS 14.4 REB 5.8 AST 2.7 3PM 1.8
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PTS 11.5 REB 4.6 AST 2.1 3PM 2.0
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PTS 25.0 REB 12.3 AST 9.1 3PM 1.4
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AWAY Oklahoma City Thunder
PTS 7.2 REB 2.5 AST 3.2 3PM 0.9
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PTS 9.9 REB 3.0 AST 1.5 3PM 1.5
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PTS 12.0 REB 2.8 AST 1.4 3PM 1.8
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PTS 9.1 REB 3.3 AST 1.4 3PM 2.0
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PTS 7.8 REB 4.0 AST 1.4 3PM 0.9
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Starting Five Matchup

PG
Jamal Murray
OR
125.0
DR
120.1
PTS
25.4
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Nikola Topić
OR
75.5
DR
110.0
PTS
2.5
SG
Christian Braun
OR
124.7
DR
118.4
PTS
12.0
VS
Aaron Wiggins
OR
101.2
DR
109.7
PTS
9.4
SF
Aaron Gordon
OR
121.4
DR
116.4
PTS
16.2
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Jared McCain
OR
106.1
DR
111.6
PTS
10.3
PF
Cameron Johnson
OR
124.4
DR
118.8
PTS
12.2
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Luguentz Dort
OR
105.5
DR
110.6
PTS
8.4
C
Nikola Jokić
OR
135.1
DR
112.6
PTS
27.8
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Kenrich Williams
OR
106.5
DR
109.7
PTS
6.2
OR = Offensive Rating · DR = Defensive Rating (lower is better) · PTS = Avg Points Per Game

Key Prediction Insights

The model favors the Denver Nuggets to win (78.9% probability). Expected starting fives — Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson, Nikola Jokić; Oklahoma City Thunder: Nikola Topić, Aaron Wiggins, Jared McCain, Luguentz Dort, Kenrich Williams.

Total Points and Spread Analysis

The projected combined total is 229.93 points, suggesting a high-scoring, up-tempo game where both offenses will likely push the pace. The expected spread is Home - Away = 10.91, giving Denver an approximately 10.9-point edge on their home court.

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Expected Total Points in Game 229.9 Most likely outcome: 229 points
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📈 Spread Predictions

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Expected Spread (Denver Nuggets - Oklahoma City Thunder) 10.9 Most likely outcome: 11 points
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ELO Rating Trends

Both teams show rising momentum in their recent elo trends, with Denver up from 1592.2 to 1617.9 and Oklahoma City climbing from 1709.9 to 1736.2.

Denver Nuggets

1617.9 +25.7 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-04-08 Memphis Grizzlies 1617.9 +2.8
2026-04-06 Portland Trail Blazers 1615.1 +7.2
2026-04-04 San Antonio Spurs 1607.9 +12.4
2026-04-01 Utah Jazz 1595.5 +3.3
2026-03-29 Golden State Warriors 1592.2 —

Oklahoma City Thunder

1736.2 +26.3 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-04-08 Los Angeles Clippers 1736.2 +5.9
2026-04-07 Los Angeles Lakers 1730.3 +9.4
2026-04-05 Utah Jazz 1720.9 +1.6
2026-04-02 Los Angeles Lakers 1719.3 +9.4
2026-03-30 Detroit Pistons 1709.9 —

NBA ELO Power Rankings

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Recent Form — Last 5 Games

Denver Nuggets

5-0 in last 5
W W W W W
Opponent PF PA Diff
Memphis Grizzlies 136 119 +17
Portland Trail Blazers 137 132 +5
San Antonio Spurs 136 134 +2
Utah Jazz 130 117 +13
Golden State Warriors 116 93 +23

Oklahoma City Thunder

5-0 in last 5
W W W W W
Opponent PF PA Diff
Los Angeles Clippers 128 110 +18
Los Angeles Lakers 123 87 +36
Utah Jazz 146 111 +35
Los Angeles Lakers 139 96 +43
Detroit Pistons 114 110 +4

Game Analysis

Denver enters this matchup on a three-game winning streak, posting 136-119, 137-132, and 136-134 results — consistently high offensive outputs. Oklahoma City also has three straight wins (128-110, 123-87, 146-111), including dominant margins, so both squads come in hot offensively and confident on both ends. Looking at the expected starters, Denver’s five average an offensive rating of 126.12, a defensive rating of 117.26, and 18.72 average points made per starter; Nikola Jokić stands out with a 135.1 offensive rating and 27.8 average points. Oklahoma City’s projected starting five average a 98.96 offensive rating, a 110.32 defensive rating, and 7.36 average points made per starter. That profile means Denver carries a clear scoring advantage while Oklahoma City’s starters have the better collective defensive rating, but not enough scoring production to offset Denver’s offensive firepower.

Final Prediction

Denver’s combination of elite offensive efficiency and scoring from its starters explains the 78.9% lean toward them and the 10.91-point spread. Key factor to watch: how well Oklahoma City’s defense can contain Nikola Jokić and keep Denver’s supporting scorers from turning this into a runaway.

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