NBA FREE BETTING TIP: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets

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The Denver Nuggets (19-18) are having an up and down season with injuries of several key players. Still, Mike Malone's team is seventh in the Western Conference and may improve their record when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder. 

After back-to-back losses to Dallas and Utah, the Nuggets defeated the Sacramento Kings 121-111 in their last game. 

Nikola Jokic had 12 of his 33 points in the third quarter and grabbed 10 rebounds. Jeff Green had 18 points, Bones Hyland 13 and Aaron Gordon 10.

The Nuggets are 2-5 against the rest of their division. Denver ranks fourth in the Western Conference with 25.8 assists per game led by Nikola Jokic averaging 6.8.

The Thunder have lost 5 of their last 6 games and are 14th in the Western Conference with a 13-25 record.

They are coming off back-to-back losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the last one by 135-105.

Lu Dort scored 18 points for the Thunder, who shot just 40% from the field in their third straight loss.

The Thunder are 1-4 in division matchups. Oklahoma City gives up 106.8 points to opponents and has been outscored by 7.3 points per game.

Key facts 

• Derrick Favors and Isaiah Roby are out for the Thunder
• Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., PJ Dozier, Markus Howard, Petr Cornelie and Vlatko Cancar are out for Denver
• The Nuggets have won 7 of the last 10 against OKC
• OKC is 8-12 at home, Denver is 10-11 on the road

The Oklahoma City Thunder is one of the worst teams in the league and do not have any playoff aspirations. Unlike them, the Nuggets are gunning the top of the West and can not afford to lose to opponents like the Thunder. Nikola Jokic is playing another season on MVP level and will easily lead his team to another win. The Thunder do not have any threats that can stand on Denver's way. An easy double-digit Denver's win is expected.

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Denver Nuggets to win -14.5

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