The Minnesota Timberwolves (22-23) go up against the Denver Nuggets (31-13) on Wednesday at Ball Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Timberwolves narrowly lost 126-125 to the Utah Jazz Monday, losing outright as 4.5-point home favorites. Minnesota has won 6 of its last 8 games.
The Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 122-113 on Tuesday to cover as 5.5-point favorites at home. Denver is on a 7-game win streak and has won 9 of its last 10 games.
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Timberwolves at Nuggets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Nuggets -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +8.5 (-118) | Nuggets -8.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Timberwolves at Nuggets key injuries
Timberwolves
- G Anthony Edwards (hip) questionable
- C Rudy Gobert (groin) questionable
- F Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out
Nuggets
- Not yet submitted
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Timberwolves at Nuggets picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 124, Timberwolves 114
Moneyline
AVOID.
Betting on the Nuggets (-320) isn’t worth the risk considering the minimal profit you’ll receive if they win.
NUGGETS -8.5 (-102) is where I’m leaning with how Denver has been playing recently. The Timberwolves won’t have an answer for C Nikola Jokic and there’s a chance they are without Edwards, Gobert, and Towns.
The Nuggets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Over/Under
Assuming the Nuggets have Jokic available on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back, OVER 236.5 (-115) is an intriguing bet. Denver is the 2nd in offensive rating while Minnesota is ranked 18th.
The Timberwolves have hit the Over in 5 of their last 6 road games and the Nuggets have hit the Over in 5 straight games on 0 days of rest.
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