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Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves meet the Denver Nuggets Tuesday in Game 5 of the best-of-7 Western Conference 2nd-round series. The series is tied 2-2. Tip-off from Ball Arena is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

After dropping the 1st 2 games at home, Denver evened the series on the road with 2 wins, the last a 115-107 Game 4 victory in Minnesota on Sunday. League MVP C Nikola Jokic led the way with his playoff-high 35 points, 7 assists, 7 rebounds and 3 steals. They also got a 27 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 blocks from F Aaron Gordon. The Nuggets shot 57% (45-for-79) as a team, including knocking down 13 treys.

G Anthony Edwards put on one heck of a show in a losing effort Sunday, finishing with 44 points on 16-for-25 (64%) shooting, adding 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals. No one else on the Timberwolves had more than 15 points. Minnesota could not stop the Nuggets inside, allowing 52 points in the paint. After a commanding 2-0 series lead, they head back to Denver tied with a lot of work to do.

Timberwolves at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 8:27 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Nuggets -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +4.5 (-110) | Nuggets -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 205.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Timberwolves at Nuggets key injuries

Nuggets

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Timberwolves

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Timberwolves at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 105, Timberwolves 99

Moneyline

PASS.

This series is over in my mind because Minnesota losing both of those home games after being up 2-0 has to be completely mentally demoralizing. The Nuggets will step on their throats Tuesday night. but I’ll save my wager for the spread.

Against the spread

I don’t know how the Timberwolves mentally recover after blowing the series lead. The Nuggets won and covered in both of the games in Minnesota. You know what you are going to get from Jokic, but Gordon has been a man possessed on both ends of the court.

Edwards has been fantastic in this series but he cannot carry this team singlehandedly which was proven on Sunday night. He needs someone else to step up on the offensive end of the court.

BET NUGGETS -4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Both games at Ball Arena went Under and both games at Target Center went Over the total. If I had a lean, it’d be the Under but neither team really excels at going Over the total. Minnesota was basically .500 for the season while the Nuggets were Under 16 more times than Over.

PASS.

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Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves Game 3 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 2nd-seeded Denver Nuggets meet the 3-seed Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of a best-of-7 Western Conference, 2nd-round series Friday. The Timberwolves lead the series 2-0. Tip-off from Target Center is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Nuggets fell into a 2-0 hole in the series after a 26-point loss to Minnesota Monday. When your team commits 19 turnovers and your league MVP C Nikola Jokic gives you his lowest point total (16) of the playoffs, you’re usually going to lose. F Aaron Gordon led all Denver scorers with 20 points.

The duo of C Karl-Anthony Towns and G Anthony Edwards carried the Timberwolves to victory with 27 points each. Minnesota dominated in the paint despite being without C Rudy Gobert, outscoring the Nuggets 52-34. They also shot 50% (42-for-84) as a team from the field. They have to be feeling good in returning home to the Target Center with a commanding 2-0 series lead.

Nuggets at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:36 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Timberwolves -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +4.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 204.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Timberwolves key injuries

Nuggets

G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (abdomen) questionable
G Reggie Jackson (ankle) questionable
G Jamal Murray (calf) questionable

Timberwolves

None

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Prediction

Nuggets 109, Timberwolves 106

Moneyline

It’s hard to believe that the defending NBA champs will go down 3-0 in this series even if they have to pull one out on the road. Don’t get me wrong, it won’t be easy, but I believe Jokic wills them to a win Friday night. They played about as bad as they could possibly play in Game 2 Monday and that won’t happen 2 games in a row.

I like getting Denver with the juicy plus-odds to just get the victory.

BET NUGGETS (+155).

Against the spread

PASS.

I’m going to stay away from the spread in this one. I’d rather put my wager on the moneyline with those plus-odds. But if you prefer taking insurance with the +4.5 points, I get it.

Over/Under

This 204.5 O/U line is just too low to pass on. These 2 teams have gone Under the total in 3 of their last 4 matchups but all those games had totals around 210 or more.

After getting held to 80 points Monday, Denver will come out firing in this one. No way the Nuggets shoot as bad as they did in the last game again (29-for-83; 34.9%).

BET OVER 204.5 (-110).

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Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (4-0) face the Minnesota Timberwolves (1-2) on Wednesday at Target Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Denver beat Minnesota 4-1 in 1st round of last season’s playoffs

The Nuggets took down the Utah Jazz 110-102 on Monday despite failing to cover as 9-point home favorites and hitting the Under (226). The reigning NBA champions have begun the season on a 4-game winning streak.

The Timberwolves failed to cover as 2.5-point road favorites and the Over (228.5) easily cleared in their 127-113 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Through 3 games, G Anthony Edwards is leading the way for Minnesota, producing 25.3 PPG, 7 RPG, and 5 APG.

Nuggets at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Timberwolves +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -2.5 (-110) | Timberwolves +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Timberwolves key injuries

Nuggets

None

Timberwolves

F Jaden McDaniels (calf) probable

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Prediction

Nuggets 115, Timberwolves 108

Moneyline

Denver is going to lose at some point this season, but it won’t be on Wednesday night. Take the NUGGETS (-140) on the road, and I’d only bet on their moneyline at -155 odds or better.

This is a rematch of the 1st round of the playoffs last season when the Nuggets won the series 4-1, and they have now won 5 of the last 6 meetings.

Against the spread

NUGGETS -2.5 (-110) has fantastic value as Denver has won by at least 4 points in each of its 1st 4 games this season. Even with C Rudy Gobert on the Timberwolves, Minnesota won’t have an answer for slowing down C Nikola Jokic.

The Nuggets are 4th in offensive rating and true-shooting percentage through 4 games. On the other hand, the Timberwolves are 24th in offensive rating and 23rd in true-shooting percentage in 3 games.

Over/Under

With the firepower the Nuggets possess, I’ll side with OVER 220.5 (-110) in this contest. The Timberwolves also have Edwards and F Karl-Anthony Towns to help do their part in achieving the Over.

In the 9 meetings between the Nuggets and the Timberwolves last season (including the playoffs), the Over was 5-2-2.

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Denver Nuggets at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Denver Nuggets at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (1-0) face the Memphis Grizzlies (0-1) on Friday at FedExForum. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting of 2023; Nuggets won last season’s series 2-1

The Nuggets cruised to a 119-107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night, covering as 5-point home favorites, and the Under (229.5) also hit. C Nikola Jokic led the way for Denver against Los Angeles, recording 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists.

The Grizzlies failed to cover as 1-point home favorites and the Under (224) cleared in their 111-104 defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Memphis is going to need time to adjust to not having G Ja Morant or C Steven Adams available in the starting lineup.

Nuggets at Grizzlies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Grizzlies +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -5.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Grizzlies key injuries

Nuggets

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Grizzlies

C Steven Adams (knee) out
F Santi Aldama (ankle) out
F Brandon Clarke (Achilles) out
G Luke Kennard (concussion) out
G Ja Morant (suspension) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 114, Grizzlies 107

Moneyline

While the Nuggets are favored to beat a shorthanded Grizzlies team on the road, I’ll PASS on their moneyline in this game. Backing a team at -210 odds isn’t worth the risk given the minimal return you’ll receive if they win.

Against the spread

NUGGETS -5.5 (-110) is the ideal play in this matchup as the defending champions are fully healthy early in the season. The Grizzlies will struggle to slow down Jokic without Adams on the floor, and the Nuggets still boast one of the deepest rosters in the league.

The Nuggets have covered the spread in 3 of the last 4 meetings against the Grizzlies.

Over/Under

With the Grizzlies missing a few key pieces, UNDER 223.5 (-110) is the lean in this contest. The Nuggets are still playing at 1 of the slowest paces in the NBA (tied for slowest pace after 1 game) and they limited the Lakers to only 107 points on opening night.

Both of these teams hit the Under in their 1st games of the season. Also, the Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between Denver and Memphis.

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NBA Finals: Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat Game 4 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Heat will host the Denver Nuggets for Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday at Kaseya Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Heat odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Nuggets cruised to a 109-94 victory in Game 3 on Wednesday to cover as 3.5-point road favorites. The Under of 213 points hit in Game 3 and Denver has taken a 2-1 lead in the series.

In Wednesday’s 15-point win, the Nuggets got 30-point triple-doubles from C Nikola Jokic and G Jamal Murray, who became the 1st duo in NBA history to both record a 30-point triple-double in a game.

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Nuggets at Heat odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Heat +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -3.5 (-110) | Heat +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 210.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Heat key injuries

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Nuggets at Heat picks and predictions

Prediction

Heat 108, Nuggets 105

Moneyline

Miami can’t afford to lose Game 4 and head to Denver for Game 5 down 3-1 in the series, so I’ll back the HEAT (+140) at home in Friday’s tilt. The Heat are 6-3 at home in the playoffs and they have yet to lose 2 straight home games in the postseason.

Against the spread

HEAT +3.5 (-110) is the pick if you need a little insurance and can’t bet Miami to win outright. F Jimmy Butler looked more aggressive in Game 3 and C Bam Adebayo has been fantastic in this series thus far, while the role players on the Heat will step up in a crucial home game.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 210.5 (-110).

The Under has connected in 2 of the 1st 3 games of the series as the Heat have had trouble getting consistent performances on the offensive end. That being said, Jokic and Murray are scoring at a nice clip, and it’s tough betting against Butler in a must-win setting.

The Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Miami and 6-2 in the last 8 meetings overall.

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Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns Game 4 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets take on the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinals series Sunday. Denver leads the series 2-1. Tip-off at Footprint Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Nuggets lost 121-114 Friday in Game 3 as they failed to cover as 4-point underdogs despite C Nikola Jokic producing 30 points, 17 rebounds, and 17 assists. Denver had won 3 consecutive playoff games before the loss.

The Suns got 39 points from F Kevin Durant and 47 points from G Devin Booker in Friday’s much-needed victory as they try to get back in the series after losing 2 games in Denver. The rest of Phoenix’s roster contributed only 35 points as G Chris Paul was sidelined with a groin injury.

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Nuggets at Suns odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:47 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Suns -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +2.5 (-110) | Suns -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Suns key injuries

Nuggets

None

Suns

G Chris Paul (groin) out

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Nuggets at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 119, Nuggets 115

Moneyline

Back the SUNS (-145) at home in Sunday’s playoff matchup as they look to avoid falling in a 3-1 hole in the series. The Suns are 31-14 at home this season — including the playoffs — compared to the Nuggets’ 20-24 record on the road.

Against the spread

SUNS -2.5 (-110) is the lean in this showdown with Phoenix hoping to even the series Sunday. I’m expecting stellar performances from Durant and Booker again, while the other contributors on the Suns will perform better.

Over/Under

BET OVER 227.5 (-110).

Both of these teams are capable of scoring points in bunches as the Suns seemingly play at a slightly faster pace with Paul sidelined. The Nuggets are 5-1-1 to the Over in their last 7 games and the Suns are 5-0-1 in the last 6 home games.

The Over is also 12-4 in the last 16 meetings in Phoenix.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets Game 2 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their 1st-round playoff series on Wednesday. Tip-off from Ball Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Timberwolves were blown out 109-80 by the Nuggets in Game 1 on Sunday as they failed to cover as 8-point underdogs. Minnesota has lost its last 2 meetings against Denver by a combined 63 points.

The Nuggets cruised to a 29-point win despite C Nikola Jokic fouling out in 28 minutes of action. G Jamal Murray led the way with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists in Game 1.

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Timberwolves at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:52 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Nuggets -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +8.5 (-110) | Nuggets -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Timberwolves at Nuggets key injuries

Timberwolves

C Rudy Gobert (back) questionable
F Jaden McDaniels (hand) out
G Jaylen Nowell (knee) questionable
C Naz Reid (wrist) out

Nuggets

C Nikola Jokic (wrist) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 118, Timberwolves 108

Moneyline

AVOID.

Unless you believe the Timberwolves will pull off the upset in Game 2, then the moneyline isn’t worth taking in Wednesday’s pivotal showdown.

Against the spread

NUGGETS -8.5 (-110) is the pick in this contest assuming that Jokic is active. Denver looked like the far superior team in Game 1 and I expect the Nuggets to cruise to a 2-0 lead in this series.

Over/Under

OVER 222.5 (-115) is the choice with it tough to expect the Timberwolves to score only 80 points again in Game 2. Both of these teams are top 8 in true-shooting percentage and the Nuggets are 5th in offensive rating.

The Over is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings and the Over is also 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Denver.

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Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets (51-25) face the Phoenix Suns (41-35) on Friday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Nuggets lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 107-88 on Thursday and failed to cover as 1.5-point home favorites. Denver is 3 games ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.

The Suns covered as 6-point home favorites in Wednesday’s 107-100 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Phoenix is half a game ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.

This will be the third season meeting between Denver and Phoenix. The Nuggets have won each of the first two meetings straight up, although they’ve split against the spread, and the Over/Under is 1-1.

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Nuggets at Suns odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:47 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Suns -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +10.5 (-115) | Suns -10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Nuggets

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Suns

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Nuggets at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 121, Nuggets 110

Moneyline

AVOID.

Even with the Suns (-425) at full health, taking them to win on Friday isn’t worth the risk. You shouldn’t risk more than 4 times your potential return against the Western Conference-leading Nuggets.

Against the spread

SUNS -10.5 (-105) is how I’d bet on the spread with the uncertainty surrounding the starters on the Nuggets. Denver is on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back and early reports indicate that C Nikola Jokic is questionable after missing Thursday’s contest and G Jamal Murray is unlikely to play.

The Suns are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS win and the Nuggets are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

Over/Under

OVER 226.5 (-108) looks like a solid bet with the Suns having F Kevin Durant back in the lineup. Both of these teams are top 12 in offensive rating.

The Suns are 9-3-1 to the Over in their last 13 games overall and the Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings in Phoenix.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers (49-25) face the Denver Nuggets (50-24) Monday at Ball Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The 76ers were unable to cover as 1-point road underdogs in Saturday’s 125-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Philadelphia is now only 2 games ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Nuggets cruised to a 129-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks as 3-point home favorites on Saturday. Denver is 3 games ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.

This will be the second meeting between these teams this season. The 76ers won 126-119 as 3-point home favorites while the Over (232) connected in the first meeting on Jan. 28.

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76ers 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 8:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): 76ers +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Nuggets -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +4.5 (-105) | Nuggets -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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76ers at Nuggets key injuries

76ers

C Joel Embiid (calf) questionable
G James Harden (Achilles) questionable

Nuggets

F Michael Porter Jr. (heel) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

76ers at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 118, 76ers 111

Moneyline

AVOID.

Even though the Nuggets (-200) are expected to secure the victory at home, taking them to win at the current odds isn’t worth the risk.

Against the spread

NUGGETS -4.5 (-115) is my play in this highly anticipated matchup between Embiid and Jokic (assuming Embiid plays) as they are competing for the NBA MVP award in the final weeks of the season. Denver has looked like the much better team recently as it hopes to remain the No. 1 seed in the West down the stretch.

The Nuggets are also 23-13-1 ATS in their 37 home games this season.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 230.5 (-115).

There is a ton of offensive firepower in this game if either or both Embiid and Harden suit up for the 76ers. However, both of these teams are in the bottom 9 in pace this season.

The 76ers are 6-1 to the Under in their last 7 games against a team with a winning record, and the Nuggets are 5-0 to the Under in their last 5 games overall. The Under is also 6-2 in the last 8 meetings between these teams.

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Memphis Grizzlies at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Memphis Grizzlies at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Memphis Grizzlies (38-23) will hit the road to face the Denver Nuggets (44-19) Friday at Ball Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets 113-99 Wednesday to cover as 10.5-point road favorites. Memphis is on a 3-game winning streak and is 5 games behind the Nuggets for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.

The Nuggets covered as 12.5-point road favorites in Tuesday’s 133-112 victory over the Rockets. Denver is on a 2-game winning streak.

This will be the 3rd meeting between Memphis and Denver this season. The Grizzlies and the Nuggets split the first two meetings, and the Under hit in both games.

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Grizzlies 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 11:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Nuggets -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +4.5 (-105) | Nuggets -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Grizzlies at Nuggets key injuries

Grizzlies

C Steven Adams (knee) out

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (ribs) probable
F Michael Porter Jr. (heel) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Grizzlies at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 117, Grizzlies 109

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