How to watch Nuggets vs. Thunder basketball game
By Scout Staff
2 min read
Who’s Playing
Oklahoma City @ Denver
Current Records: Oklahoma City 21-52; Denver 43-31
What to Know
The Oklahoma City Thunder have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the Denver Nuggets at 9 p.m. ET Saturday at Ball Arena after having had a few days off. The Thunder should still be feeling good after a win, while Denver will be looking to get back in the win column.
Oklahoma City had enough points to win and then some against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, taking their contest 118-102. Oklahoma City can attribute much of their success to point guard Theo Maledon, who had 25 points and six assists, and center Isaiah Roby, who had 21 points along with seven boards. Maledon’s performance made up for a slower game against the Boston Celtics on Monday. Maledon’s points were the most he has had all year.
Meanwhile, Denver came up short against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, falling 140-130. Denver’s loss came about despite a quality game from center Nikola Jokic, who had 28 points and six assists in addition to six rebounds.
Oklahoma City have to know they’ll be fighting an uphill battle given the 14 point spread they are up against. They are currently five-for-five against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.
The Thunder’s victory brought them up to 21-52 while the Nuggets’ defeat pulled them down to 43-31. A couple offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Oklahoma City has only been able to knock down 42.60% percent of their shots, which is the lowest field goal percentage in the league. Denver’s offense has more to brag about, as they they enter the matchup with a 47.90% field goal percentage, good for third best in the league. We’ll see if their 5.30% advantage translates to a win.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Ball Arena — Denver, Colorado
- TV: Altitude Sports & Entertainmnt
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $17.22
Odds
The Nuggets are a big 14-point favorite against the Thunder, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Nuggets as a 13.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -108
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Series History
Denver have won 14 out of their last 25 games against Oklahoma City.
- Mar 02, 2022 – Oklahoma City 119 vs. Denver 107
- Jan 09, 2022 – Denver 99 vs. Oklahoma City 95
- Dec 22, 2021 – Oklahoma City 108 vs. Denver 94
- Feb 27, 2021 – Denver 126 vs. Oklahoma City 96
- Feb 12, 2021 – Denver 97 vs. Oklahoma City 95
- Jan 19, 2021 – Denver 119 vs. Oklahoma City 101
- Aug 03, 2020 – Denver 121 vs. Oklahoma City 113
- Feb 21, 2020 – Oklahoma City 113 vs. Denver 101
- Dec 14, 2019 – Denver 110 vs. Oklahoma City 102
- Mar 29, 2019 – Denver 115 vs. Oklahoma City 105
- Feb 26, 2019 – Denver 121 vs. Oklahoma City 112
- Dec 14, 2018 – Denver 109 vs. Oklahoma City 98
- Nov 24, 2018 – Denver 105 vs. Oklahoma City 98
- Mar 30, 2018 – Denver 126 vs. Oklahoma City 125
- Feb 01, 2018 – Denver 127 vs. Oklahoma City 124
- Dec 18, 2017 – Oklahoma City 95 vs. Denver 94
- Nov 09, 2017 – Denver 102 vs. Oklahoma City 94
- Apr 12, 2017 – Denver 111 vs. Oklahoma City 105
- Apr 09, 2017 – Oklahoma City 106 vs. Denver 105
- Jan 07, 2017 – Oklahoma City 121 vs. Denver 106
- Nov 25, 2016 – Oklahoma City 132 vs. Denver 129
- Apr 05, 2016 – Oklahoma City 124 vs. Denver 102
- Jan 19, 2016 – Oklahoma City 110 vs. Denver 104
- Dec 27, 2015 – Oklahoma City 122 vs. Denver 112
- Nov 01, 2015 – Oklahoma City 117 vs. Denver 93
