The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face off in a decisive Game 7 of their NBA playoff series on May 18, 2025, with the Western Conference finals on the line. The Nuggets, the reigning NBA champions, hold a 2-4 record on the road this postseason, while the Thunder, last reaching the conference finals in 2016, boast a strong 4-1 home record. The game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, starting at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Thunder are favored by 8.5 points with a total points line of 215, and are -325 on the money line, while the Nuggets are +260 underdogs. The SportsLine Projection Model, which has a history of generating over $10,000 in profit for $100 players over six seasons, predicts the game will go over the total points and favors the Thunder to cover the spread. Key player props include Nikola Jokic, with an over/under of 8.5 assists, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with over 31.5 points, both of whom are central to the game’s outcome. Jokic, averaging 10.2 assists per game this season, is projected to record about 9.1 assists, while Gilgeous-Alexander, who averaged 32.7 points this season, is expected to score around 34.3 points in this must-win game. Other notable player props include Chet Holmgren over 14.5 points, with Holmgren coming off a strong game with 19 points. The series has featured star performances and intense competition, with betting models favoring the Thunder to win and cover the spread. Fans and bettors are advised to check the latest odds and predictions from expert models before placing bets.