Nuggets vs Thunder Picks and Prediction – 5/18/2025

The Denver Nuggets play the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road Sunday in the deciding Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinals best-of-seven series. The series is tied 3-3 after Denver defeated Oklahoma City 119-107 in Game 6. Nikola Jokic was the leading scorer for the Nuggets with 29 points. Denver could play without Aaron Gordon, who has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Nikola Jokic leads Denver in scoring, rebounding, and assists, averaging 26.7 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game. Jamal Murray is second in scoring, averaging 22.5 points per game. Denver has five players averaging double figures in scoring. Denver scores an average of 108.1 points per game, shooting 45.0% overall and 35.9% from 3-point territory.

The Oklahoma City Thunder look to clinch this series at home on Sunday and move ahead to play the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Conference Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the leading scorer for Oklahoma City with 32 points in the Game 6 loss to Denver. Oklahoma City shot 46.7% overall and just 27.5% from 3-point territory. The Thunder were out-rebounded 52-40. 

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City in scoring and assists, averaging 28.4 points at 6.6 assists per game. Chet Holmgren is the leading rebounder, averaging 9.6 rebounds per game. Jalen Williams is second in scoring, averaging 19.2 points per game. Oklahoma City scores an average of 116.3 points per game, shooting 45.0% overall and 32.1% from 3-point territory.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will win at home on Sunday when hosting Denver and move on to the conference semifinals, but will fall short of covering the number. Oklahoma City has covered the number in just one of its last eight, while Denver has covered the nut in six of its last seven. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr that will keep Denver close enough throughout to cover the number. Final Score Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder wins but falls short ATS 108-104.