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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Wolves vs Nuggets

The No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, 23-18 away) face the No. 3 Denver Nuggets (54-28, 28-13 at home) in Game 2 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. Denver leads the series 1-0.

Should We Go Over or Under the Total?

Over 231.5 points seems like a realistic outcome when the Wolves go up against the Nuggets. We’re taking odds of -110 on the basis that the total line is too low.

Nuggets Made It 13 Straight

The Denver Nuggets took Game 1 on Saturday with a 116-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena, marking their 13th straight victory.

Nikola Jokic delivered a strong performance for the Nuggets, recording a triple-double with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 22 points, while Rudy Gobert added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Jaden McDaniels chipped in 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wolves have won six of the last 10 meetings between these teams.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Wolves are averaging 114.7 points, 39.8 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 8.5 steals and 6.0 blocks while shooting 46.8% from the field and 75.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 116.3 points and 47.2 rebounds per contest.

Julius Randle is averaging 14.4 points, Rudy Gobert 7.7 rebounds and Kyle Anderson 3.0 assists, while Donte DiVincenzo averages 3.1 (36.9%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won all of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 130.3 points, 48.3 rebounds, 31.8 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 50.5% from the field and 84.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 118.9 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 23.3 points, 12.7 rebounds and 9.9 assists, while Jamal Murray has an average of 3.7 (48.7%) 3-pointers made.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting Over 231.5 points to be scored by the two teams combined. There’s an attractive -110 for our pick and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over in this NBA game.

We only publish our basketball predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest NBA form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every pick we make.

Key Timberwolves vs Nuggets stats:

  • The 231.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Wolves games.
  • The 231.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Nuggets games.
  • The 231.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Nuggets games.

Over 231.5 Probability

According to the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cameron Johnson Over 11.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Cameron Johnson (Nuggets) has covered the 11.5 points total in 5 straight games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -109 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Aaron Gordon Over 2.5 Assists -108 BetMGM logo

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets) has racked up Over 2.5 assists in 4 straight games. He therefore looks capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists bet, with odds of -108 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 231.5
Spread Nuggets -6.5
Player Points Cameron Johnson Over 11.5

Our same game parlay pick is Over 231.5, Nuggets -6.5 on the spread and Cameron Johnson (Nuggets) to score Over 11.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo 113 - 124 Nuggets logo Nuggets

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. The Nuggets to claim a 124-113 victory is available at huge odds.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Nuggets Likelier Winners

With the sportsbooks giving them a 72% probability of winning this NBA game, Denver Nuggets might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -263 Moneyline betting odds. Minnesota Timberwolves are the underdogs at +215 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a spread of 6.5 and total points has a line of 231.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you fancy Over 231.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Nikola Jokic is available at -109 to rack up Over 28.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -125 is available.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 28.5
-109
Under 28.5
-125
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 26.5
-112
Under 26.5
-122
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 26.5
-110
Under 26.5
-123
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 18.5
-109
Under 18.5
-125
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Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 9.5
-137
Under 9.5
-100
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-110
Under 6.5
-123
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-154
Under 4.5
+114
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-112
Under 4.5
-122
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 13.5
-120
Under 13.5
-114
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Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 11.5
+106
Under 11.5
-143
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
+102
Under 6.5
-139
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
-120
Under 5.5
-114
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Will Nuggets Extend Their Home Winning Streak?

The Nuggets own a 10-0 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 129.40 points on offense and surrendering 118.10 on defense.

The Wolves have five wins and five losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 115.20 points per matchup and giving up 113.10.

The Nuggets beat the Wolves 116-105 when they last met at Ball Arena. Over the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Ball Arena, the Wolves have claimed six wins compared to the Nuggets who have four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O231.5 U231.5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Home Stats 10-0 247.50 129.40 118.10 8 2
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats 5-5 228.30 115.20 113.10 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
  • U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 1 38.1 22 7 22.0 7.0 2.0 9.0 3.0 -
Rudy Gobert 1 37.8 17 2 17.0 2.0 - 10.0 - 1.0
Jaden McDaniels 1 33.3 16 3 16.0 3.0 - 8.0 - -

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Nikola Jokic 1 40.1 25 11 25.0 11.0 2.0 13.0 - 1.0
Jamal Murray 1 39.5 30 7 30.0 7.0 - 5.0 - -
Christian Braun 1 35.7 12 1 12.0 1.0 2.0 8.0 - -

Injuries & Suspensions

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 105-116 Nuggets
12 Apr NBA
Pelicans 126-132 Timberwolves
10 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 136-132 Rockets
08 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 120-132 Magic
07 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 124-104 Pacers
05 Apr NBA
Hornets 122-108 Timberwolves
03 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 103-115 76ers
02 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 108-113 Pistons
30 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 124-94 Mavericks
28 Mar NBA
Pistons 109-87 Timberwolves

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 105-116 Nuggets
12 Apr NBA
Nuggets 128-118 Spurs
10 Apr NBA
Thunder 107-127 Nuggets
08 Apr NBA
Grizzlies 119-136 Nuggets
06 Apr NBA
Trail Blazers 132-137 Nuggets
04 Apr NBA
Spurs 134-136 Nuggets
01 Apr NBA
Nuggets 130-117 Jazz
29 Mar NBA
Warriors 93-116 Nuggets
27 Mar NBA
Jazz 129-135 Nuggets
25 Mar NBA
Mavericks 135-142 Nuggets

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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