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Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds and Spread - November 23 | 2022-23 NBA Season

The Denver Nuggets will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, November 23rd, for the third meeting between the two teams. The Nuggets have won both of their previous two meetings.

Denver is currently 10-7 and tied for fifth place in the Western Conference, thanks in large part to a strong offense. The Nuggets rank 13th in points per game and ninth in offensive rating. Their defense has not been as successful, however, ranking 16th in opponents points per game and 25th in defensive rating.

Oklahoma City is currently 12th in the Western Conference with a 7-10 record. The Thunder's offense has been surprisingly among the best in the NBA, ranking sixth in points per game and 15th in offensive rating. Their defense, however, has been terrible, ranking 27th in opponents points per game and 21st in defensive rating.

Denver is 5-5 on the road, while Oklahoma City is 4-4 at home.


Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Match Details

Fixture: Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder

Date and Time: Wednesday, November 23rd, 8:00 p.m. EST

Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma


Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report

The Nuggets could be without their top three scorers, as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. are all listed as questionable on the second night of a back-to-back. While Jokic and Murray are dealing with conditioning issues after recently clearing the NBA's health and safety protocols, Porter Jr. is dealing with a left heel contusion. Their fourth-leading scorer, back-up point guard Bones Hyland, will miss Wednesday's game with an illness. Forward Jeff Green will also be out as he is dealing with a right knee contusion. Point guard Ish Smith is listed as questionable with a right calf strain, while rookie point guard Collin Gillespie, who is yet to make his NBA debut, remains out as he recovers from surgery to repair a lower leg fracture.

The Thunder will be without the 2022 NBA Draft's second overall pick Chet Holmgren, as he is out for the season after having foot surgery. They will also be without center Mike Muscala as he recovers from a broken left pinky finger. Starting forward Aleksej Pokusevski is listed as questionable with a left ankle sprain.

Nuggets vs. Thunder Injury Report

PlayerTeamStatusInjury
Nikola JokicDenver NuggetsQuestionableConditioning
Jamal MurrayDenver NuggetsQuestionableConditioning
Michael Porter Jr.Denver NuggetsQuestionableHeel
Bones HylandDenver NuggetsOutIllness
Jeff GreenDenver NuggetsOutKnee
Ish SmithDenver NuggetsQuestionableCalf
Collin GillespieDenver NuggetsOutLeg
Chet HolmgrenOklahoma City ThunderOutFoot
Mike MuscalaOklahoma City Thunder
OutFinger
Aleksej Pokusevski Oklahoma City Thunder QuestionableAnkle

Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Odds and Spread

TeamSpreadOver/UnderMoney Line
Denver Nuggets+1
(-110)
Over 229
(-110)
-105
Oklahoma City Thunder -1
(-110)
Under 229
(-110)
-115

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

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Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Starting 5s

Nuggets - PG Jamal Murray, SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SF Michael Porter Jr., PF Aaron Gordon, C Nikola Jokic

Thunder - PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SG Josh Giddey, SF Luguentz Dort, PF Aleksej Pokusevski, C Jeremiah Robinson-Earl


Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Prediction

Although the Nuggets have been hit hard by illnesses and injuries early in the season, they have been able to weather the storm. While the status of several of their top players is still up in the air, look for them to continue to weather the storm by emerging victorious on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Prediction: Nuggets ML -105

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