The Oklahoma City Thunder will play against the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The Thunder leads the series 1-1. The game will take place at Ball Arena on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 10:00 PM, and it will be broadcast on ESPN.

Thunder vs. Nuggets Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: Nuggets +5.5. The Nuggets have a solid home record and have covered the spread as underdogs in the postseason. This gives them a good chance to keep the game close.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 233.0. Both teams have been scoring well, and the Nuggets are on a 5-game over streak in the postseason. This suggests a high-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Oklahoma City Thunder leads the series 1-1 against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals.
• The Thunder has a road ATS record of 0-2-0 in the 2025 postseason.
• Denver Nuggets have a current postseason over/under streak of 5 games over.
• The average over/under line for the Thunder in the 2025 postseason is 229.17.
• The game will take place at Ball Arena on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 10:00 PM.

Thunder vs Nuggets Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets are set for Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The series is tied 1-1, and both teams aim to take the lead. The game will be at Ball Arena on Friday, May 9, 2025, and will be shown on ESPN.

Oklahoma City relies on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averages 29.7 points per game. He will be joined by Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Isaiah Hartenstein in the starting lineup. Denver will counter with Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, and Nikola Jokić. Both teams look to gain an edge in this important playoff game.

Denver Nuggets Gear Up for Home Court Battle

The Denver Nuggets are preparing for their third game in the Western Conference Semifinals. Playing at Ball Arena, the team aims to take the lead in the series. They have a postseason record of 5-4, showing determination in each game. The Nuggets have shown strength on their home court during the playoffs. Their fans at Ball Arena provide a strong support system. This energy could be key in their efforts to gain an advantage in the series. Denver’s players are focused on teamwork and execution. They aim to improve their record and performance. The Nuggets are ready to face their opponents with determination and strategy.

Oklahoma City Thunder Ready to Continue Strong Play

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a solid postseason record of 5-1. They have shown strong performance on the road with a perfect away record. Head Coach Mark Daigneault has guided the team to success in the playoffs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder with an average of 29.7 points per game in the postseason. Jalen Williams adds to the team’s scoring with 21.0 points per game. Chet Holmgren provides support with 16.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. The Thunder’s offense ranks first in points per game and possessions per game. Their defense allows only 104.8 points per game, ranking seventh. The team aims to maintain their strong play in Game 3 at Ball Arena.

Final Betting Pick

The Nuggets have a strong home record in the postseason, with a 3-1 mark. This makes the Nuggets +5.5 spread an appealing choice. They have shown they can keep games close, especially at Ball Arena, where they find comfort and support from the home crowd.

Both teams have been scoring efficiently, which supports the over 233.0 prediction. The Thunder lead the league in points per game, while the Nuggets rank sixth. The Nuggets’ recent 5-game over streak in the postseason further suggests that this game could see a lot of points.

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