Nuggets vs. Thunder prediction: OKC and Denver trade haymakers in a high-scoring contest

Mike Turay of the New York Post predicts a high-scoring matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets, recommending a bet on Over 235.5 total points. The Thunder host Denver on Thursday for OKC's home opener following a 116-104 Opening Night victory against the San Antonio Spurs, while the Nuggets will be playing their first game of the season.

Turay notes that the over hit in all four head-to-head meetings between the two teams last season, with Oklahoma City winning three of those contests. Denver's potent offense led by Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, paired with defensive struggles under David Adelman, supports expectations for another high-scoring Western Conference clash.