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The Denver Nuggets will face defending champion, the OKC Thunder, in their final preseason game on Friday. The game will take place at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and will tip off at 8 p.m. ET.
The two teams battled in the second round of last season's playoffs, with the Thunder winning in seven games.
The Nuggets are coming off three straight wins in the preseason against the Toronto Raptors, the LA Clippers, and the Chicago Bulls. Meanwhile, the Thunder have won three of their five games.
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Denver Nuggets vs OKC Thunder Preseason Game Prediction and Preview
Moneyline: Nuggets (+143) vs Thunder (-155)
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Spread: Nuggets -110 (+5) vs Thunder -110 (-3.5)
Total (O/U): Nuggets -109 (o229.5) vs Thunder -105 (u230.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Denver Nuggets vs OKC Thunder Preseason Game Preview
The Denver Nuggets are fully healthy for their final preseason game, as no players are listed on their injury report. The team will be led by Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon. The Nuggets' offseason acquisitions, Cam Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas, and Bruce Brown should also see action.
Meanwhile, the Thunder have five players on their injury report, including Ajay Mitchell, Isaiah Joe, Jaylin Williams, and Chet Holmgren, who will all be game-time decisions. Rookie Nikola Topic, Kenrich Williams, and Jalen Williams will miss the game due to injuries.
The Thunder will lean on reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has shown glimpses of his brilliance in the preseason. In their previous game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Gilgeous-Alexander put up 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field, along with six assists and three steals.
For the Nuggets, Jokic has led the way once again, recording 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists against the Chicago Bulls. Murray had 30 points.
Denver Nuggets vs OKC Thunder Preseason Game Prediction
The Denver Nuggets have a healthy squad, while the Thunder are depleted. This should ultimately make the difference.
Expect Denver to come away with a comfortable win.
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