Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Wolves

The Denver Nuggets take the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re making the Nuggets against the spread our prediction when they face the Wolves. The betting line is favorably set at +3 and you can secure -112 that this happens.

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Denver Nuggets won their previous game 130-116. This road victory at Intuit Dome against LA Clippers was their sixth on the spin. Nikola Jokic poured in 55 points, with Aaron Gordon contributing 18 and Jamal Murray adding 15.

Minnesota Timberwolves have enjoyed four straight wins, most recently beating Sacramento Kings 124-110. It was a home success at Target Center. Anthony Edwards bagged 30 points, Julius Randle had 26 points and 11 rebounds, with Donte DiVincenzo recording 20 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Nuggets and the Wolves saw the former win. It was a 127-114 scoreline at Target Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Wolves have won six.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W

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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets lineup: Peyton Watson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

Minnesota Timberwolves lineup: Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle.

Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks

Our Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that the Nuggets can either win or suffer a narrow defeat in this NBA showdown. That makes the underdogs at +3 the best play and -112 are available.

The basketball predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NBA stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Nuggets vs Timberwolves stats:

• The +3 line has been covered by Nuggets in 10 consecutive games.
• The +3 line has been covered by Nuggets in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -3 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 2 consecutive games against Nuggets.

Nuggets +3 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Jokic Over 27.5 Points -108

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has scored an average of 36.2 points in the past 5 games. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -108.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 27.5

-118

Under 27.5

-114

Assists

Over 10.5

+107

Under 10.5

-143

Rebounds

Over 11.5

-128

Under 11.5

-104

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Jamal Murray Under 22.5 Points -118

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has scored an average of 18.75 points in the past 4 games. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of -118.

Latest Jamal Murray Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 22.5

-114

Under 22.5

-118

Assists

Over 6.5

+106

Under 6.5

-141

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-109

Under 4.5

-122

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 117 - 114 Timberwolves

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Nuggets to secure a 117-114 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

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 above betting predictions.

Minnesota Timberwolves are -135 favorites and that means a 57% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Denver Nuggets are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +116.

The spread is currently 3, with the total points line at 235.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those that want to back Under 235.5 can find odds of -114 available.

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Moneyline

Nuggets

+116

Timberwolves

-135

Point Spread

Nuggets +3

-114

Timberwolves -3

-106

Total Points

Under 235.5

-114

Over 235.5

-106

The favorite to land the most baskets is Anthony Edwards. Odds of -110 can be found for him scoring Over 28.5 points and there is -120 for him to go Under.

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 28.5

-110

Under 28.5

-120

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 27.5

-118

Under 27.5

-114

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 22.5

-114

Under 22.5

-118

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 21.5

-120

Under 21.5

-112

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 16.5

-120

Under 16.5

-112

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 14.5

-105

Under 14.5

-127

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 13.5

-112

Under 13.5

-120

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-118

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-133

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 10.5

+107

Under 10.5

-143

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

+106

Under 6.5

-141

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-143

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-106

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

+107

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-149

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 11.5

-128

Under 11.5

-104

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 9.5

-137

Under 9.5

+104

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 6.5

-141

Under 6.5

+107

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-139

Under 5.5

+104

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

-137

Under 4.5

+102

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

-109

Under 4.5

-122

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-149

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+114

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-103

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The Wolves have six wins and four losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 119.90 points per contest and conceding 109.10.

The Nuggets have gone 4-6 across their last 10 games games on the road, scoring 114.70 points per contest and conceding 120.00.

The Nuggets beat the Wolves 127-114 in their most recent meeting at Target Center. Across the last 10 meetings at Target Center, both teams have recorded five victories.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O235.5	U235.5
Minnesota Timberwolves Home Stats		6-4	229.00	119.90	109.10	3	7
Denver Nuggets Away Stats		4-6	234.70	114.70	120.00	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
• U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets Stats

Minnesota Timberwolves Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +3 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -3 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 232.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 234.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 235.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 235.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 123.90 pts and allowed 108.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 114.70 pts and allowed 120.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 237.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 229.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 235.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 235.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 122.90 pts and allowed 114.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 119.90 pts and allowed 109.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 33.20 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 23.00 (83.94%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.8, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 35.70
• Assists: 29.20
• Blocks: 3.60
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 12.80
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.50 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.00 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.70 (81.74%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.1, Offensive 12.80, Defensive 33.30
• Assists: 22.10
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 6.60
• Turnovers : 15.10
• Personal Fouls: 20.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.50 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.20 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.30 (78.02%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 9.80, Defensive 32.80
• Assists: 27.50
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 14.90
• Personal Fouls: 21.80

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.90 (74.27%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.9, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 30.00
• Assists: 26.20
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 15.60
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup

0 Donte DiVincenzo

3 Jaden McDaniels

5 Anthony Edwards

27 Rudy Gobert

30 Julius Randle

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

8 Peyton Watson

10 Tim Hardaway Jr.

15 Nikola Jokic

27 Jamal Murray

32 Aaron Gordon

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123	106.3	16.7	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.1	4.6	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123	106.3	16.7	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.1	4.6	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123	106.3	16.7	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.1	4.6	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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