Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Fancy Nuggets Against The Spread?

NBA Playoffs – Western Conference Semifinal: Denver Nuggets (57-25, second in the Western Conference) host Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26, third in the Western Conference) in the first game of the series.

We’re backing the Nuggets against the spread when they clash with the Timberwolves. It could be shrewd to bet on them to cover the appealing -4.5 line, with odds of -110 on offer.

7 Nuggets Victories in Last 10 H2H Battles

Minnesota Timberwolves have won four on the spin, triumphing 122-116 in their previous game. This was on the road against Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Anthony Edwards scored 40 points, with Karl-Anthony Towns getting 28 and Jaden McDaniels 18.

Denver Nuggets were winners last time out. Their 108-106 victory against LA Lakers at Ball Arena was their seventh straight home triumph. Jamal Murray recorded 32 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.

The Nuggets won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 116-107 triumph when facing the Wolves at Ball Arena. The Nuggets have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Wolves are averaging 113.9 points, 43.4 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 47.8% from the field and 81.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 109.5 points and 37.7 rebounds per matchup.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.0 points, 5.5 assists and 2.7 (37.5%) 3-pointers made, while Rudy Gobert averages 12.3 rebounds.

The Nuggets have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.8 points, 45.1 rebounds, 30.0 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 49.7% from the field and 78.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 107.6 points and 41.3 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.6 points, 14.1 rebounds and 9.1 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. has an average of 3.1 (42.5%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

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

Expert NBA Analysis

The NBA picks stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each franchise. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Timberwolves vs Nuggets stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 6 of their last 10 games.

There’s a strong case for backing Denver Nuggets on the spread in this NBA matchup. The line looks really appealing considering you can get -110 when it comes to the favorites at -4.5.

If you want bigger odds, then you can move the line by selling points. Choose how many points to sell until you are happy with the juice available.

Nuggets -4.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Timberwolves vs Nuggets Prediction

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Player Props

Top Pick: Michael Porter Jr. Over 17.5 Points -122

Michael Porter Jr. (Nuggets) has scored Over 17.5 points in 5 straight games. He should therefore be capable of going over the line, with -122 available when it comes to having a wager on Player Points.

Current Michael Porter Jr. Lines and Odds

17.5 Points

Over -127

Under -104

7.5 Rebounds

Over +110

Under -143

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves 103 - 110 Nuggets

The Nuggets are capable of landing a victory and we’re going for a correct score line of 110-103 at huge odds. There’s a big return that can be achieved with this wager.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets 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.

Nuggets Trading at Shorter Odds Than Wolves

The sportsbooks have Denver Nuggets at -190 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 66% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Minnesota Timberwolves are the underdogs at +160 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 210. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 210, it’s -110.

The Nuggets can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 20 Points where they are -140 favorites. The Wolves are +110 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

Basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Timberwolves

+160

Nuggets

-190

Point Spread

Timberwolves +4.5

-110

Nuggets -4.5

-110

Total Points

Under 210

-110

Over 210

-110

Nikola Jokić Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Nikola Jokić. Odds of -108 can be found for him scoring Over 28.5 points and there is -122 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Nikola Jokić (Nuggets)

Over 28.5

-108

Under 28.5

-122

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 27.5

-114

Under 27.5

-116

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 22.5

-128

Under 22.5

-104

Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves)

Over 18.5

-123

Under 18.5

-108

Michael Porter Jr. (Nuggets)

Over 17.5

-127

Under 17.5

-104

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

-119

Under 13.5

-111

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 13.5

-116

Under 13.5

-114

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 11.5

-100

Under 11.5

-132

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-125

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 8.5

-130

Under 8.5

-102

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Nuggets)

Over 8.5

-111

Under 8.5

-118

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Timberwolves)

Over 7.5

-122

Under 7.5

-109

Player Assists

Nikola Jokić (Nuggets)

Over 8.5

-139

Under 8.5

+105

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

-154

Under 6.5

+116

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-123

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-116

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+114

Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

-116

Under 2.5

-114

Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokić (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

+102

Under 13.5

-135

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 12.5

-119

Under 12.5

-111

Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves)

Over 8.5

+108

Under 8.5

-143

Michael Porter Jr. (Nuggets)

Over 7.5

+110

Under 7.5

-143

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 7.5

+117

Under 7.5

-156

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-109

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-143

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

-102

Under 3.5

-132

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

+116

Under 3.5

-154

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

-159

Under 2.5

+120

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-189

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Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

1 Michael Porter Jr.

5 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

15 Nikola Jokic

27 Jamal Murray

50 Aaron Gordon

Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup

3 Jaden McDaniels

5 Anthony Edwards

10 Mike Conley

27 Rudy Gobert

32 Karl-Anthony Towns

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Division Conference League

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

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