The upcoming Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder is set to determine who advances to the Western Conference finals. The Thunder are favored by 8.5 points and hold a strong home record in the playoffs, while the Nuggets have struggled on the road. The game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET at Paycom Center. The latest odds from DraftKings show the Thunder as -325 favorites, with an over/under of 215 points. The SportsLine Projection Model, which has a proven track record of over $10,000 in profit over six seasons, predicts the game will go over the total and favors the Thunder to win, with a high probability of covering the spread. Key player props include Nikola Jokic with over 8.5 assists (projected at 9.1 assists), and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with over 31.5 points (projected at 34.3 points). Chet Holmgren is also expected to score over 14.5 points. Jokic's facilitation and Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring are crucial for their teams' chances. The game is part of a broader NBA playoff context, with discussions about potential finals matchups, coaching changes, and team strategies. The series has significant implications for the league's parity and future directions.