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Wolves Can Cover the Line

NBA Playoffs - Western Conference Semifinal: Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26, third in the Western Conference) host Denver Nuggets (57-25, second in the Western Conference). Game 3 of the series. The Wolves lead 2-0.

The Timberwolves should secure a comfortable victory and a wager on the spread could be the best way forward. Back this selection off -4.5 to cover the line against the Nuggets at -110.

Wolves 106-80 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

When Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves locked horns on Monday night, the Wolves claimed a 106-80 win at Ball Arena.

The top Wolves scorer was Aaron Gordon with 20 points, with Nikola Jokic getting 16 and Justin Holiday 13. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns both racked up 27 for the Nuggets, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker recording 14.

The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 108.4 points, 44.5 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 7.5 steals and 4.1 blocks while shooting 47.1% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 108.3 points and 41.5 rebounds per matchup.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.7 points, 13.8 rebounds and 9.0 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. averages 3.0 (41.7%) 3-pointers made.

Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

The Wolves have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.7 points, 42.8 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 106.0 points and 37.1 rebounds.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.7 points, Rudy Gobert 11.4 rebounds and Mike Conley 5.8 assists along with 2.7 (47.4%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets lineup: Michael Porter Jr., Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

Minnesota Timberwolves lineup: Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Expert NBA Analysis

Our team of expert NBA handicappers monitor the current injuries. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Nuggets vs Timberwolves stats:

  • The -4.5 line has been covered by Wolves in all of their last 5 games.
  • The -4.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -4.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 6 consecutive games.
  • The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 2 consecutive games against Wolves.

We’re confident of backing Minnesota Timberwolves to cover the -4.5 spread in this NBA matchup. This is a more than generous line and the favorites look a value pick at -110.

If you’re hunting for tastier odds and feel confident your selection is going to perform well, then consider moving the line and land a bigger potential return.

Wolves -4.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

Nuggets vs Timberwolves Prediction

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Player Props

Top Pick: Mike Conley Over 2.5 Rebounds -167 bet365 logo

Mike Conley (Wolves) has totaled Over 2.5 rebounds in 9 straight games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -167 currently available.

Current Mike Conley Lines and Odds

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Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Bet Builder Tips

Spread Timberwolves -4.5
Player Rebounds Mike Conley Over 2.5
Player Points Rudy Gobert Over 12.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Wolves -4.5, Mike Conley (Wolves) Over 2.5 rebounds and Rudy Gobert (Wolves) Over 12.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets Nuggets logo 102 - 109 Timberwolves logo Timberwolves

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Timberwolves can be backed speculatively to achieve a 109-102 victory.

Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Wolves Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Minnesota Timberwolves have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 61% probability due to their -155 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +130 about Denver Nuggets.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 205.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 205.5 at -110.

The Wolves are favorites at odds of -125 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with the Nuggets available at -105 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

Nikola Jokić Favorite to Score the Most Points

Nikola Jokić is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -125 to score Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -106.

Player Points

Nikola Jokić (Nuggets)
Over 28.5
-125
Under 28.5
-106
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 27.5
-118
Under 27.5
-112
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 20.5
-120
Under 20.5
-110
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves)
Over 19.5
-104
Under 19.5
-127
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Player Assists

Nikola Jokić (Nuggets)
Over 8.5
-139
Under 8.5
+105
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
-105
Under 5.5
-127
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
-156
Under 5.5
+118
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Mike Conley (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
-152
Under 5.5
+114
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Player Rebounds

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 12.5
-100
Under 12.5
-132
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Nikola Jokić (Nuggets)
Over 12.5
-122
Under 12.5
-109
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves)
Over 7.5
-115
Under 7.5
-115
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Michael Porter Jr. (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-137
Under 6.5
+104
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats

Moneyline

  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team Stats - Avg/Game

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Team News

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Nikola Jokic 10 39.97 288 95 28.8 9.5 1.2 13.3 0.7 1.7
Jamal Murray 10 38.67 202 59 20.2 5.9 1.7 4.7 0.6 0.9
Michael Porter Jr. 10 37.75 174 13 17.4 1.3 3.1 6.7 0.7 1.1

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 9 40.43 275 54 30.6 6.0 3.0 6.2 0.8 1.6
Rudy Gobert 8 34.73 101 14 12.6 1.8 - 10.8 1.1 1.0
Jaden McDaniels 9 33.19 92 11 10.2 1.2 0.6 4.3 1.1 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Collin Gillespie
Injured
Vlatko Cancar
Injured

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jaylen Clark
Injured

Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup
3 Jaden McDaniels
5 Anthony Edwards
10 Mike Conley
27 Rudy Gobert
32 Karl-Anthony Towns
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup
1 Michael Porter Jr.
5 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
15 Nikola Jokic
27 Jamal Murray
50 Aaron Gordon

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

14 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 97-112 Nuggets
12 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 115-107 Timberwolves
10 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 117-90 Timberwolves
06 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 106-80 Nuggets
04 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 106-99 Nuggets
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Lakers 106-108 Nuggets
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 108-119 Lakers
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 112-105 Lakers
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Lakers 99-101 Nuggets
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Lakers 103-114 Nuggets

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

14 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 97-112 Nuggets
12 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 115-107 Timberwolves
10 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 117-90 Timberwolves
06 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 106-80 Nuggets
04 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 106-99 Nuggets
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 122-116 Suns
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 126-109 Suns
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Suns 93-105 Timberwolves
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Suns 95-120 Timberwolves
14 Apr NBA
Suns 125-106 Timberwolves

NBA Standings Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 64 18 0.78 120.6 109.2 11.4 37-4 27-14 15-2 41-11 7-3 2W
Knicks 50 32 0.61 112.8 108.2 4.6 27-14 23-18 12-5 35-17 6-4 5W
76ers 47 35 0.573 114.6 111.5 3.1 25-16 22-19 8-8 31-21 8-2 8W
Nets 32 50 0.39 110.4 113.3 -2.9 20-21 12-29 5-11 24-28 5-5 2L
Raptors 25 57 0.305 112.4 118.8 -6.4 14-27 11-30 1-15 18-34 2-8 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bucks 49 33 0.598 119 116.4 2.6 31-11 18-22 10-7 34-18 3-7 2L
Cavaliers 48 34 0.585 112.6 110.2 2.4 26-15 22-19 11-5 31-21 4-6 1L
Pacers 47 35 0.573 123.3 120.2 3.1 26-15 21-20 11-6 32-20 7-3 1W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 112.3 113.7 -1.4 20-21 19-22 7-9 22-29 5-5 1L
Pistons 14 68 0.171 109.9 119 -9.1 7-33 7-35 2-14 10-41 2-8 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 47 35 0.573 110.5 108.4 2.1 29-12 18-23 9-7 32-20 5-5 1W
Heat 46 36 0.561 110.1 108.4 1.7 22-19 24-17 13-3 32-20 7-3 2W
Hawks 36 46 0.439 118.3 120.5 -2.2 21-20 15-26 8-8 22-30 3-7 6L
Hornets 21 61 0.256 106.6 116.8 -10.2 11-30 10-31 6-10 14-38 3-7 1W
Wizards 15 67 0.183 113.7 123 -9.3 7-34 8-33 4-12 11-41 1-9 6L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 25 0.695 120.1 112.7 7.4 33-8 24-17 12-4 36-16 7-3 5W
Nuggets 57 25 0.695 114.9 109.6 5.3 33-8 24-17 10-6 33-19 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 56 26 0.683 113 106.5 6.5 30-11 26-15 12-4 37-15 6-4 1L
Jazz 31 51 0.378 115.7 120.5 -4.8 21-20 10-31 5-11 16-36 2-8 1L
Trail Blazers 21 61 0.256 106.4 115.4 -9 11-30 10-31 1-15 8-44 2-8 5L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 51 31 0.622 115.6 112.3 3.3 25-16 26-15 9-7 30-22 6-4 3L
Suns 49 33 0.598 116.2 113.2 3 25-16 24-17 9-9 29-23 7-3 3W
Lakers 47 35 0.573 118 117.4 0.6 28-14 19-21 7-10 27-25 7-3 2W
Kings 46 36 0.561 116.6 114.8 1.8 24-17 22-19 10-7 30-22 4-6 1W
Warriors 46 36 0.561 117.8 115.2 2.6 21-20 25-16 7-9 26-26 8-2 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Mavericks 50 32 0.61 117.9 115.6 2.3 25-16 25-16 11-5 31-21 7-3 2L
Pelicans 49 33 0.598 115.1 110.7 4.4 21-19 28-14 9-7 30-22 5-5 1L
Rockets 41 41 0.5 114.3 113.2 1.1 27-14 14-27 9-7 28-24 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 27 55 0.329 105.8 112.8 -7 9-32 18-23 8-8 14-37 3-7 5L
Spurs 22 60 0.268 112.1 118.6 -6.5 12-29 10-31 3-13 14-37 6-4 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 64 18 0.78 120.6 109.2 11.4 37-4 27-14 15-2 41-11 7-3 2W
Knicks 50 32 0.61 112.8 108.2 4.6 27-14 23-18 12-5 35-17 6-4 5W
Bucks 49 33 0.598 119 116.4 2.6 31-11 18-22 10-7 34-18 3-7 2L
Cavaliers 48 34 0.585 112.6 110.2 2.4 26-15 22-19 11-5 31-21 4-6 1L
Magic 47 35 0.573 110.5 108.4 2.1 29-12 18-23 9-7 32-20 5-5 1W
Pacers 47 35 0.573 123.3 120.2 3.1 26-15 21-20 11-6 32-20 7-3 1W
76ers 47 35 0.573 114.6 111.5 3.1 25-16 22-19 8-8 31-21 8-2 8W
Heat 46 36 0.561 110.1 108.4 1.7 22-19 24-17 13-3 32-20 7-3 2W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 112.3 113.7 -1.4 20-21 19-22 7-9 22-29 5-5 1L
Hawks 36 46 0.439 118.3 120.5 -2.2 21-20 15-26 8-8 22-30 3-7 6L
Nets 32 50 0.39 110.4 113.3 -2.9 20-21 12-29 5-11 24-28 5-5 2L
Raptors 25 57 0.305 112.4 118.8 -6.4 14-27 11-30 1-15 18-34 2-8 4L
Hornets 21 61 0.256 106.6 116.8 -10.2 11-30 10-31 6-10 14-38 3-7 1W
Wizards 15 67 0.183 113.7 123 -9.3 7-34 8-33 4-12 11-41 1-9 6L
Pistons 14 68 0.171 109.9 119 -9.1 7-33 7-35 2-14 10-41 2-8 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 25 0.695 120.1 112.7 7.4 33-8 24-17 12-4 36-16 7-3 5W
Nuggets 57 25 0.695 114.9 109.6 5.3 33-8 24-17 10-6 33-19 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 56 26 0.683 113 106.5 6.5 30-11 26-15 12-4 37-15 6-4 1L
Clippers 51 31 0.622 115.6 112.3 3.3 25-16 26-15 9-7 30-22 6-4 3L
Mavericks 50 32 0.61 117.9 115.6 2.3 25-16 25-16 11-5 31-21 7-3 2L
Pelicans 49 33 0.598 115.1 110.7 4.4 21-19 28-14 9-7 30-22 5-5 1L
Suns 49 33 0.598 116.2 113.2 3 25-16 24-17 9-9 29-23 7-3 3W
Lakers 47 35 0.573 118 117.4 0.6 28-14 19-21 7-10 27-25 7-3 2W
Kings 46 36 0.561 116.6 114.8 1.8 24-17 22-19 10-7 30-22 4-6 1W
Warriors 46 36 0.561 117.8 115.2 2.6 21-20 25-16 7-9 26-26 8-2 1W
Rockets 41 41 0.5 114.3 113.2 1.1 27-14 14-27 9-7 28-24 4-6 2W
Jazz 31 51 0.378 115.7 120.5 -4.8 21-20 10-31 5-11 16-36 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 27 55 0.329 105.8 112.8 -7 9-32 18-23 8-8 14-37 3-7 5L
Spurs 22 60 0.268 112.1 118.6 -6.5 12-29 10-31 3-13 14-37 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 21 61 0.256 106.4 115.4 -9 11-30 10-31 1-15 8-44 2-8 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 64 18 0.78 120.6 109.2 11.4 37-4 27-14 15-2 41-11 7-3 2W
Thunder 57 25 0.695 120.1 112.7 7.4 33-8 24-17 12-4 36-16 7-3 5W
Nuggets 57 25 0.695 114.9 109.6 5.3 33-8 24-17 10-6 33-19 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 56 26 0.683 113 106.5 6.5 30-11 26-15 12-4 37-15 6-4 1L
Clippers 51 31 0.622 115.6 112.3 3.3 25-16 26-15 9-7 30-22 6-4 3L
Mavericks 50 32 0.61 117.9 115.6 2.3 25-16 25-16 11-5 31-21 7-3 2L
Knicks 50 32 0.61 112.8 108.2 4.6 27-14 23-18 12-5 35-17 6-4 5W
Bucks 49 33 0.598 119 116.4 2.6 31-11 18-22 10-7 34-18 3-7 2L
Suns 49 33 0.598 116.2 113.2 3 25-16 24-17 9-9 29-23 7-3 3W
Pelicans 49 33 0.598 115.1 110.7 4.4 21-19 28-14 9-7 30-22 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 48 34 0.585 112.6 110.2 2.4 26-15 22-19 11-5 31-21 4-6 1L
Pacers 47 35 0.573 123.3 120.2 3.1 26-15 21-20 11-6 32-20 7-3 1W
Lakers 47 35 0.573 118 117.4 0.6 28-14 19-21 7-10 27-25 7-3 2W
76ers 47 35 0.573 114.6 111.5 3.1 25-16 22-19 8-8 31-21 8-2 8W
Magic 47 35 0.573 110.5 108.4 2.1 29-12 18-23 9-7 32-20 5-5 1W
Warriors 46 36 0.561 117.8 115.2 2.6 21-20 25-16 7-9 26-26 8-2 1W
Kings 46 36 0.561 116.6 114.8 1.8 24-17 22-19 10-7 30-22 4-6 1W
Heat 46 36 0.561 110.1 108.4 1.7 22-19 24-17 13-3 32-20 7-3 2W
Rockets 41 41 0.5 114.3 113.2 1.1 27-14 14-27 9-7 28-24 4-6 2W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 112.3 113.7 -1.4 20-21 19-22 7-9 22-29 5-5 1L
Hawks 36 46 0.439 118.3 120.5 -2.2 21-20 15-26 8-8 22-30 3-7 6L
Nets 32 50 0.39 110.4 113.3 -2.9 20-21 12-29 5-11 24-28 5-5 2L
Jazz 31 51 0.378 115.7 120.5 -4.8 21-20 10-31 5-11 16-36 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 27 55 0.329 105.8 112.8 -7 9-32 18-23 8-8 14-37 3-7 5L
Raptors 25 57 0.305 112.4 118.8 -6.4 14-27 11-30 1-15 18-34 2-8 4L
Spurs 22 60 0.268 112.1 118.6 -6.5 12-29 10-31 3-13 14-37 6-4 2W
Hornets 21 61 0.256 106.6 116.8 -10.2 11-30 10-31 6-10 14-38 3-7 1W
Trail Blazers 21 61 0.256 106.4 115.4 -9 11-30 10-31 1-15 8-44 2-8 5L
Wizards 15 67 0.183 113.7 123 -9.3 7-34 8-33 4-12 11-41 1-9 6L
Pistons 14 68 0.171 109.9 119 -9.1 7-33 7-35 2-14 10-41 2-8 1L