Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
It’s Tuesday, May 13, and the Denver Nuggets (50-32) and Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) are all set to square off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
The Thunder leveled the series with a 92-87 win in game four. They outscored the Nuggets 29-18 in the fourth quarter.
The Nuggets are currently 24-17 on the road with a point differential of 4, while the Thunder have a 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Nuggets vs. Thunder live today
- Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- Time: 9:30PM EST
- Site: Paycom Center
- City: Oklahoma City, OK
- Network/Streaming: TNT
Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day NBA schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game.
Game odds for Nuggets vs. Thunder
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
- Odds: Nuggets (+374), Thunder (-493)
- Spread: Thunder -10
- Over/Under: 221 points
That gives the Nuggets an implied team point total of 109.45, and the Thunder 114.66.
Want to know which sportsbook is offering the best lines for every game on the NBA calendar? Check out the NBC Sports’ Live Odds tool to get all the latest updated info from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM & more!
Expert picks & predictions for Tuesday’s Nuggets vs. Thunder game
NBC Sports Bet Best Bet
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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is betting on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over 8.5 1st quarter points…
Thomas: “Taking SGA over first quarter points after back-to-back slow stars from the future MVP. With the highest first-quarter utilization on the court and the expectation of playing the entire quarter, this number is more than obtainable.”
Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.
Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.
Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Nuggets & Thunder game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Denver Nuggets on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Denver Nuggets at +10.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 221.
Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions page from NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!
Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Nuggets vs. Thunder on Tuesday
- The favorite has a record of 36-23 this postseason
- The Thunder have covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 home games against teams with winning records
Betting the Nuggets on the Money Line in all games this season would have shown a 109% return on investment
If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!
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Nuggets vs. Thunder Game 5 Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, best bets for May 13
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Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
It’s Tuesday, May 13, and the Denver Nuggets (50-32) and Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) are all set to square off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
The Thunder leveled the series with a 92-87 win in game four. They outscored the Nuggets 29-18 in the fourth quarter.
The Nuggets are currently 24-17 on the road with a point differential of 4, while the Thunder have a 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
Listen to the Rotoworld Basketball Show for the latest fantasy player news, waiver claims, roster advice and more from our experts all season long. Click here or download it wherever you get your podcasts.
Game details & how to watch Nuggets vs. Thunder live today
- Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- Time: 9:30PM EST
- Site: Paycom Center
- City: Oklahoma City, OK
- Network/Streaming: TNT
Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day NBA schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game.
Game odds for Nuggets vs. Thunder
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
- Odds: Nuggets (+374), Thunder (-493)
- Spread: Thunder -10
- Over/Under: 221 points
That gives the Nuggets an implied team point total of 109.45, and the Thunder 114.66.
Want to know which sportsbook is offering the best lines for every game on the NBA calendar? Check out the NBC Sports’ Live Odds tool to get all the latest updated info from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM & more!
Expert picks & predictions for Tuesday’s Nuggets vs. Thunder game
NBC Sports Bet Best Bet
Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is betting on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over 8.5 1st quarter points…
Thomas: “Taking SGA over first quarter points after back-to-back slow stars from the future MVP. With the highest first-quarter utilization on the court and the expectation of playing the entire quarter, this number is more than obtainable.”
Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.
Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.
Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Nuggets & Thunder game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Denver Nuggets on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Denver Nuggets at +10.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 221.
Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions page from NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!
Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Nuggets vs. Thunder on Tuesday
- The favorite has a record of 36-23 this postseason
- The Thunder have covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 home games against teams with winning records
Betting the Nuggets on the Money Line in all games this season would have shown a 109% return on investment
If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!
Bet the Edge is your source for all things sports betting. Get all of Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick’s insight weekdays at 6AM ET right here or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:
– Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)
– Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)
– Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)
– Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
