Thunder top Nuggets 127-121 to highlight Friday's Action

Thursday night delivered a packed NBA slate, but the spotlight belonged to the Thunder’s 127–121 win over the Nuggets on February 27, 2026. In a matchup that felt like a potential Western Conference preview, Oklahoma City outlasted Denver in a high-level battle that came in close to the MyGameSim projection of 124.8–112.5, reinforcing just how competitive the night’s marquee game would be.

Top Predictions

• Saint Peters vs. Manhattan: Predicted 76–66.2, Actual 75–65. (Spread -7.5)
• Troy vs. ULM: Predicted 79.8–68.4, Actual 80–65. (Spread -18.5)
• Penn vs. Dartmouth: Predicted 75.4–72.1, Actual 80–71. (Spread -7.5)
• Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets: Predicted 124.8–112.5, Actual 127–121. (Spread -8.5)

Today’s Upset Alerts

• Houston Christian vs. SFA: Predicted SFA to win by 6.6 (Spread -19.5)
• Miami Heat vs. Houston Rockets: Predicted Miami to cover 3.5 (Spread 3.5)
• USC Upstate vs. Gardner-Webb: Predicted USC Upstate to win by 8 (Spread 4.5)
• Navy vs. Colgate: Predicted Colgate to win by 5.9 (Spread -6.5)
• Sam Houston vs. Missouri State: Predicted Sam Houston to win by 9.5 (Spread 1.5)

Games to Watch Against the Spread

• SFA vs. Houston Christian: Edge 26.1, Spread -19.5, Projected Score 73.7–67.1
• Miami Heat vs. Houston Rockets: Edge -12.6, Spread 3.5, Projected Score 119.5–110.4
• Navy vs. Colgate: Edge 12.4, Spread -6.5, Projected Score 75.8–69.9
• Sam Houston vs. Missouri State: Edge -11, Spread 1.5, Projected Score 76.4–66.9

Over/Under Watchlist

• Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Northwestern State: Projected Total 133.6 vs. Line 162.5
• Middle Tennessee vs. New Mexico State: Projected Total 139.6 vs. Line 164.5
• Alabama A&M vs. Alabama State: Projected Total 139.9 vs. Line 164.5
• West Georgia vs. North Alabama: Projected Total 141.2 vs. Line 164.5

Feeling ready to make the most of today’s games? Simulate matchups like Miami Heat vs. Houston Rockets on GameSim and see who comes out on top!