Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Preview
Betting on today’s Nuggets and Timberwolves game? Catch the action at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN, as the Timberwolves hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on BSN.
The Nuggets are favored in this Northwest division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 223.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Minnesota Timberwolves – Denver Nuggets odds
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Nuggets are averaging 113 points per game, compared to the Timberwolves at 111. These figures have led to Denver posting a record of 2-1.
- Across their last five road contests, Denver has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 5-0, while averaging 113 points per game.
- Across the Timberwolves last ten home games, the team averaged 108 points per game while allowing 113. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Denver has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-0.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
In their most recent game, the Nuggets emerged victorious against the Jazz with a final score of 110-102, bringing their overall record to 4-0.
Denver’s leading scorer was Nikola Jokic, who recorded 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. Following closely behind as the second leading scorer was Aaron Gordon, with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists.
On defense vs. the Jazz, the Nuggets displayed a strong performance by forcing 12 turnovers and blocking 8 shots. Furthermore, they limited the Jazz to 102 points, while securing 36 defensive rebounds and 4 steals.
Most recently, the Timberwolves faced off against the Hawks and lost with a score of 127-113. The Timberwolves currently hold a 1-2 overall record.
Against Atlanta, the Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards, who scored 31 points, making 13 out of 21 field goal attempts and 5 out of 8 three-point attempts. Karl-Anthony Towns followed as the second highest scorer with 16 points, making 7 out of 17 field goal attempts and 1 out of 3 three-point attempts.
On defense vs. the Hawks, Minnesota’s defense achieved 5 steals and 28 defensive rebounds, while allowing 127 points. The Timberwolves were ultimately defeated with a final score of 127-113.
Despite being 3 point underdogs, we predict the Timberwolves to come out on top with a final score of 109-108.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Betting Tips
- We like the Timberwolves on the moneyline (+123)
- The Timberwolves are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Shake Milton – Foot – Probable
- Jaden McDaniels – Calf – Probable
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
- Vlatko Cancar – Knee – Out
