Get a full Thunder vs. Nuggets Game 2 preview with odds, key players, injury news, player props, parlay picks and our ClutchBuzz prediction.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to even the series on Wednesday night when they host the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET at the Paycom Center, and the game will be broadcast on TNT, truTV, and MAX.
After Denver shocked the Thunder in Game 1 to steal homecourt advantage, Oklahoma City enters Game 2 as 11-point favorites with a total set at 229.5.
The Thunder were one of the league’s best teams all season but are now facing early adversity after a flat start. Can they respond, or will Denver’s playoff poise carry over again?
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📺 Where to Watch Thunder vs. Nuggets Game 2? (May 7, 2025)
| Platform | Details |
| 📅 Date | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 |
| 🕤 Time | 9:30 p.m. ET |
| 🏟️ Location | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK |
| 📺 TV | TNT, truTV, MAX |
💰 Thunder vs. Nuggets Betting Odds
| Bet Type | Thunder | Nuggets |
| Spread | -11 (-110) | +11 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -549 | +410 |
| Over/Under | 229.5 (O/U -110) |
🔁 Series Recap
Game 1 saw the Denver Nuggets go on the road and stun the Thunder with a 114-108 win, thanks to another masterclass from Nikola Jokic and strong contributions from Denver’s supporting cast. Despite being double-digit underdogs, the Nuggets controlled the pace and out-executed the Thunder down the stretch. It was a wake-up call for Oklahoma City, who now find themselves in a must-win Game 2 to avoid heading to Denver down 0-2.
📊 Betting Trends
| Team | ATS Last 10 | O/U Last 10 | Overall ATS | As Favorite ATS |
| Thunder | 6-4 | 5-5 | 53-26-3 | 20-9-3 (as -11 favorites) |
| Nuggets | 7-3 | 6-4 | 38-43-1 | 1-0 (as +11 underdogs) |
- OKC is 38-12-1 ATS when scoring more than 116.9 points.
- Denver is 10-9 straight-up as an underdog.
🔑 Key Players to Watch
🌀 Thunder
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32.7 PPG, 6.4 APG, 1.7 SPG
- Jalen Williams: 21.6 PPG, 5.1 APG
- Isaiah Hartenstein: 11.2 PPG, 10.7 RPG
- Chet Holmgren: 15.0 PPG, 2.3 BPG
- Luguentz Dort: 10.1 PPG, 4.1 RPG
🏔️ Nuggets
- Nikola Jokic: 29.6 PPG, 12.7 RPG, 10.2 APG
- Jamal Murray: 21.4 PPG, 6.0 APG
- Michael Porter Jr.: 18.2 PPG, 7.0 RPG
- Christian Braun: 15.4 PPG, 58% FG
- Russell Westbrook: 13.3 PPG, 6.1 APG
🩺 Injury Report
| Team | Status |
| Thunder | No reported injuries |
| Nuggets | No reported injuries |
🔢 Prop Bets to Watch
| Player | Prop | Line | Over Odds |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Points | 32.5 | -110 |
| Jalen Williams | Points | 22.5 | -110 |
| Nikola Jokic | Points | 28.5 | -125 |
| Jamal Murray | Points | 20.5 | -105 |
| Russell Westbrook | Points | 12.5 | -110 |
💥 Same Game Parlay (SGP) Suggestion
| Leg | Selection | Odds |
| Nikola Jokic 30+ Points | ✅ | -125 |
| SGA Over 32.5 Points | ✅ | -110 |
| Thunder ML | ✅ | -549 |
| Over 229.5 Total Points | ✅ | -110 |
| Total Parlay Odds | +625 |
🔮 ClutchBuzz Final Thunder vs. Nuggets Game 2 Prediction
The Thunder are too talented and too well-coached to drop both games at home. Expect a massive bounce-back game from SGA and more urgency from OKC’s defense. Denver will hang tough, but Oklahoma City’s depth and shot-making should shine through in Game 2.
📈 Final Score Prediction: Thunder 123, Nuggets 109
Best Bets: Thunder -11 | Over 229.5 | Jokic 30+ Points
