The No. 1-seeded OKC Thunder will continue its 2025 NBA Playoffs run with Game 5 against the No. 4 Denver Nuggets.
OKC will host Denver at 8:30 p.m. CT Tuesday. The Thunder tied the second-round series at 2-2 with a 92-87 road win in Game 4 on Sunday.
Here’s a preview of the Thunder-Nuggets game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.
Thunder vs. Nuggets prediction, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 115, Denver 105
After struggling to close out games earlier in the series, OKC delivered down the stretch of Game 4 to escape with a 92-87 road win. It also showcased its depth with strong contributions from Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins and Alex Caruso. And its defense continued to cause problems for Nikola Jokic. Momentum is on the Thunder’s side as it returns home, where the rims have been much friendlier. OKC is shooting 36.6% from deep at home these playoffs compared to 26.2% on the road. These are all good signs for the Thunder, which I’m picking to win a pivotal Game 5.
Thunder vs. Nuggets betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Monday, May 12
Odds: Thunder by 9.5
Over/under: 220.5
Moneyline: OKC -500 | Denver +375
Thunder vs. Nuggets injury updates
Thunder: Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out.
Nuggets: DaRon Holmes II (right Achilles tendon repair) is out. Hunter Tyson (right ankle sprain) is out.
Projected Thunder starting lineup
(With postseason averages)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists
- Lu Dort: 7.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.8 steals
- Jalen Williams: 21 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists
- Chet Holmgren: 15.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.5 blocks
- Isaiah Hartenstein: 10 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists
Projected Nuggets starting lineup
- Jamal Murray: 21.7 points, 5 rebounds and 5.5 assists
- Christian Braun: 11.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists
- Michael Porter Jr.: 10 points, 6 rebounds and 0.5 assists
- Aaron Gordon: 18.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists
- Nikola Jokic: 24.9 points, 12.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists
What channel is Thunder vs. Nuggets NBA game on today?
The Thunder and Nuggets will play at 8:30 p.m. CT Tuesday, May 13, on TNT. The game can be streamed on Sling TV (free trial), truTV and Max.
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