Feb. 1, 2026, 7:01 a.m. CT
The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet.
This will be the first matchup of the season between the two squads.
The Thunder (38-11) are in a funk. They dropped a 123-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and eight assists, but the rest of the team couldn’t do much.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets (33-16) rode momentum into their 122-109 win over the LA Clippers. After a month-long absence, Nikola Jokic returned. He finished with 31 points, 12 rebounds and five assists.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGMPoint spread: Thunder -4.5Money line: Thunder -190 / Nuggets +155Over-under: 228.5Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Thunder vs. Nuggets injury updates
Thunder: Jalen Williams (hamstring strain) is out. Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain) is out. Alex Caruso (adductor strain) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.
Nuggets: Nikola Jokic (knee bone bruise) is probable. Jamal Murray (hamstring, hip inflammation) is probable. Christian Braun (ankle sprain) is doubtful. Aaron Gordon (hamstring strain) is out. Cam Johnson (knee bone bruise) is out. Curtis Jones (G League two-way) is out. Tamar Bates (G League two-way) is out.
Probable starting lineups
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderCason WallaceLu DortChet HolmgrenIsaiah Hartenstein
Denver Nuggets
Jamal MurrayPeyton WatsonJalen PickettSpencer JonesNikola JokicAdvice and prediction
Oh boy, this could get ugly. The Thunder have looked human over the last month. Injuries are a big part of that. With Williams and Mitchell still out, it’s tough to think that’ll change. This could turn skippable pretty quickly. Expect the Nuggets to go all out in their first game against OKC this season. Denver has the league’s best offense. Jokic’s return has them turning into a machine. Even if Gilgeous-Alexander goes Superman, there are just not enough competent scorers to keep up.
Prediction: Nuggets 122, Thunder 111
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