The No. 1-seeded OKC Thunder’s season will be on the line when it hosts the No. 4 Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals.

The must-win game is set for 2:30 p.m. CT Sunday. The winner will advance to face the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.

Here’s a preview of the Thunder-Nuggets game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.

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Thunder vs. Nuggets prediction, picks

Justin Martinez: OKC 116, Denver 110

There are no more surprises this late in the series. Both teams know what to expect, and it’ll come down to which one rises to the occasion. I’m going with OKC. The Thunder has the advantage of playing this must-win game at home, where it’ll get a huge boost from a packed Paycom Center crowd. OKC is also shooting 37.3% from deep at home these playoffs compared to 26.5% on the road. I’m predicting the Thunder to punch first and ride that momentum to a Game 7 win.

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Thunder vs. Nuggets betting odds

Odds via BetMGM as of Saturday, May 17

Odds: Thunder by 8.5

Over/under: 213.5

Moneyline: OKC -325 | Denver +260

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Thunder vs. Nuggets injury updates

Thunder: Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out.

Nuggets: Aaron Gordon (left hamstring strain) is questionable. DaRon Holmes II (right Achilles tendon repair) is out. Jamal Murray (illness) is probable. Hunter Tyson (right ankle sprain) is questionable. Russell Westbrook (right hand sprain) is probable.

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Projected Thunder starting lineup

(With postseason averages)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 28.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6.6 assistsLu Dort: 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.7 stealsJalen Williams: 19.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.6 assistsChet Holmgren: 16 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.3 blocksIsaiah Hartenstein: 10.3 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3 assists

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Projected Nuggets starting lineupJamal Murray: 22.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.5 assistsChristian Braun: 12.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.4 assistsMichael Porter Jr.: 9.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 0.6 assistsAaron Gordon: 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.9 assistsNikola Jokic: 26.7 points, 13 rebounds and 8.1 assists

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What channel is Thunder vs. Nuggets NBA game on today?

The Thunder and Nuggets will play at 2:30 p.m. CT Sunday, May 18, on ABC. The game can be streamed on ESPN+ (here’s how to stream it live).

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