Thunder vs. Nuggets same game parlay – March 9

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March 9, 2026, 3:17 p.m. CT

Mar 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) reacts after a call during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (50-15) hope to continue a five-game winning streak when they host the Denver Nuggets (39-25) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Paycom Center. The contest airs on Peacock. Below, we offer same-game parlay suggestions to consider.

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Winning the spread, total and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over 31.5 PTS parlay for the Thunder-Nuggets matchup earns $56.92 on a $10 bet using the computer picks below. Want to know how each of those bets looks? Continue reading to find out.

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 4:17 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Thunder vs. Nuggets spread pickFavorite: Thunder (-6.5)Pick ATS: Thunder -6.5 (Projected score: Thunder 121, Nuggets 111)Oklahoma City’s record against the spread is 31-34-0.As 6.5-point favorites or more, the Thunder are 26-28 against the spread.Denver has 35 wins in 64 games against the spread this season.As 6.5-point underdogs or greater, the Nuggets are 7-1 against the spread.Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Thunder vs. Nuggets total pickTotal: 232.5Pick OU: Under 232.5 (Projecting 231.4 total points)Oklahoma City has combined with its opponents to score more than 232.5 points in 26 of 65 games this season.So far this season, 62.5% of Denver’s games (40-of-64) have had more combined points than Monday’s total of 232.5.Thunder games have an average total of 228.0 points this season, 4.5 fewer than Monday’s over/under.The 232.5-point over/under for this game is 0.8 below the 233.3 points per game average in Nuggets games this season.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points propPoints prop: OU 31.5Pick: Over (Projecting 32.0 points)Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has racked up 31.6 points per game in the 2025-26 season, 0.1 points higher than Monday’s points prop total.In 53 games this season with a points prop total, Gilgeous-Alexander has gone over the total 22 times.Thunder vs. Nuggets game infoDate: Monday, March 9, 2026Time: 7:30 p.m. ETHow to watch on TV: PeacockLocation: Oklahoma City, OklahomaVenue: Paycom CenterLive stream: Watch this game on Peacock

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