The Denver Nuggets (24-12) go up against the Minnesota Timberwolves (16-21) Monday at Target Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Nuggets defeated the Boston Celtics 123-111 Sunday to cover as 3.5-point home underdogs. Denver has won 8 of its last 10 games.
The Timberwolves suffered a 116-104 loss to the Detroit Pistons Saturday, losing outright as 7-point favorites at home. Minnesota is on a 6-game losing skid.
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Nuggets at Timberwolves odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Timberwolves +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -2.5 (-105) | Timberwolves +2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Nuggets at Timberwolves key injuries
Nuggets
- Not yet submitted
Timberwolves
- F Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nuggets at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 124, Timberwolves 112
Moneyline
Give me the NUGGETS (-130) despite being on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back. If Denver elects to rest a few starters, then only take the moneyline in this game if you’re confident in them winning despite being potentially shorthanded.
Against the spread
As long as C Nikola Jokic is active, NUGGETS -2.5 (-105) is an enticing bet in this game. The Nuggets are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now while the Timberwolves are struggling to find ways to win games.
The Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall while the Timberwolves are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. On top of that, the Nuggets are 23-5-1 ATS in their last 29 road meetings against the Timberwolves.
Over/Under
Even on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for the Nuggets, OVER 232.5 (-110) is an intriguing wager. The Timberwolves won’t have an answer for Jokic and there’s a chance we see G Jamal Murray return after missing Sunday’s win over the Celtics.
The Nuggets are 4-0 to the Over in their last 4 games following an ATS win. Also, the Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings between Denver and Minnesota.
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