Nuggets vs. Thunder odds, line, prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, March 9 best bets from proven model

Sunday's NBA schedule features eight games, including a matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder, with the Thunder as 7.5-point favorites. The Milwaukee Bucks face the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the Cavs having the best record in the NBA. The model predicts Thunder to cover, the Spurs vs. Timberwolves game to go under 233.5 points, and the Clippers to cover against the Kings, resulting in a potential payout of nearly 6-1. Full Article

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics, with LeBron James exiting the game due to a left groin strain and expected to miss one to two weeks, as per ESPN. This injury comes as a setback for the Lakers, who have been thriving with James as their catalyst, averaging 27.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 7.9 assists in their recent strong run. Groin strains have been a concern for James in the past, and...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the first of a two-game series, with a 40-point performance. The Thunder outscored the Nuggets by 21 points in the fourth quarter, sealing the win and handing Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets their first loss in two games. Jokić had a strong performance with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists, but Gilgeous-Alexander's dominant play secured the win for...

Steph Curry scored his 25,000th career point in the Golden State Warriors' win over the Detroit Pistons, joining an exclusive list of NBA players. With 25,017 points, Curry now aims to surpass Kevin Garnett and John Havlicek to enter the top 20 all-time scorers, potentially reaching the top 10 if he continues to play at a high level into his late 30s. Full Article

In a shocking turn of events, Anthony Davis is now playing for the Dallas Mavericks after a controversial trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite Davis' superstar status, Mavericks fans are in open revolt against the franchise, with protests outside of the arena and discontent over the trade. With Kyrie Irving's injury complicating matters, the pressure is on Davis to lead the Mavericks to success and win over the fan base...