A trip to the Western Conference finals is on the line as the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder host the No. 4 seed Denver Nuggets on Sunday afternoon. In a critical Game 6, the Nuggets defended their home court and beat OKC 119-107. With the series tied 3-3, the winner of this matchup will advance to play the Minnesota Timberwolves and fight for a shot to move on to the NBA Finals. Tipoff for Game 7 is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder are favored by 8 points, and the over/under is 214 points in the latest Nuggets vs. Thunder odds from DraftKings Sportsbook.
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Denver +8 (-110)
The Thunder had the best home record in the NBA this season at 36-6, but despite this record, eight points seems like a lot. In OKC’s Game 4 & 5 victories, the Thunder didn’t win by more than eight points, including a 112-105 at Paycom Center on May 13. Denver is 18-12-1 against the spread as the underdog and 8-4-1 ATS in the postseason.
Jamal Murray 25+ points (-175)
Murray has a crafty offensive skill set that allows him to score from any spot on the floor. The Kentucky product has tallied at least 25 points in three of his last four games against OKC. In his last contest, Murray had 25 points, seven assists, and knocked down two 3-pointers. In his career, the 28-year-old has played in six Game 7s and has scored more than 25 points in two of those past three outings.
Chet Holmgren 2+ blocks (-205)
Holmgren stands at 7-foot-1 and uses his length to be a rim protector on a consistent basis. The Gonzaga product ranks second in the 2025 postseason in blocks (23), averaging 2.3 per game. The 23-year-old has logged 2-plus blocks in seven games in the NBA playoffs, including in four games this series.
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