NBA Best Bet – Tuesday
- Handicapper
- Jim Feist
- League
- NBA
- Competition
- Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Release Date
- 05/13/2025 02:48 AM
- Event Date
- 05/13/2025 09:45 PM
- Bet Type
- Point Spread
- Pick
-
Denver Nuggets +10.5 (-106)
(BetOnline)
- Outcome
- Win
- Analysis
- The Western Conference Semifinals will see the Denver Nuggets face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 at Paycom Center on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Both teams are competing for an essential advantage as the series stands even at 2-2 in this best-of-seven matchup.
The Thunder entered the playoffs as league leaders with an exceptional 68-14 regular-season record which showcased their roster depth and steadfast resilience. As Oklahoma City Thunder competes in home playoff games Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads his team by scoring more than 30 points per game. His control of the game tempo combined with his clutch performances has played a vital role in Oklahoma City's success. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren have delivered steady performances throughout the game while supporting their team on both offensive and defensive ends of the court.
The Nuggets count on three-time MVP Nikola Jokić who struggles against the Thunder's athletic defense. Oklahoma City has managed to decrease Jokić's shooting efficiency while causing him to commit more turnovers than assists throughout the series through their effective defensive strategies. Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon must step up their game to relieve pressure from Jokić so the Nuggets can remain a strong contender.
Both teams will battle fiercely in their quest to gain control of the series and progress towards the Western Conference Finals. Denver seems to have the personnel to compete with the Thunder. So I’ll take the points here with the visitors.
Take: 581. Nuggets
30
