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Denver Nuggets 2023 playoff gear

Celebrate the #Nuggets moving on by grabbing their latest playoff gear:

The Denver Nuggets got off to a slow start in Game 5 of their opening-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. But it’s not the style points that matter, it’s the final result, and a 112-109 victory gave the Nuggets a 4-1 series win and spot in the conference semifinals.

The Nuggets got another MVP-caliber effort from Nikola Jokic, who helped put Denver over the finish line. Jokic he finished with 28 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists in Game 5. It was his second triple-double of the series.

A second-round effort like that will be needed from Jokic, as the Nuggets already know who their next foe is: The Phoenix Suns.

That best-of-seven is set to tip off on Saturday, giving Denver fans plenty of time to get ready to gear up and support their team.

Check out the line of the latest 2023 playoff gear for the Nuggets below:

Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves sports betting odds, with NBA matchup analysis and picks.

Nikola Jokic and the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets (29-13) will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (15-27) Monday night at Target Center. Tip-off will be at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze Nuggets-Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Nuggets at Timberwolves: Key injuries

Nuggets

  • PF Paul Millsap (knee) questionable
  • SG Gary Harris (abdominal) questionable
  • PG Jamal Murray (ankle) out

Timberwolves

  • SG Allen Crabbe (illness) questionable
  • SF Jake Layman (toe) out

Nuggets at Timberwolves: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 12 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Nuggets 113, Timberwolves 110

Moneyline (ML)

The Nuggets have been road warriors this season, going 12-7 away from home. The Timberwolves haven’t treated their home crowd to many wins, on the other hand, going 6-14 at Target Center.

The Timberwolves have lost five in a row, too, while the Nuggets are 3-1 in their last four games. Denver has shot over 46% from the field in each of those four games. Bet the NUGGETS (+115) to win outright, even with a wounded roster.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Neither team has done well against the spread this season. Denver is 18-21-3 ATS, and Minnesota is only 17-23-2. It hasn’t been any better recently, either, with the Nuggets 2-3 ATS and the Timberwolves 1-4 in their last five.

The Timberwolves are favored by 1.5 points (-125) over the Nuggets, primarily because of the injuries hindering the visitors. Don’t get scared off by that. Jokic will help push Denver to victory. Take the NUGGETS (+1.5, +105) with the points to cover the spread.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total has gone Over in 13 of the Nuggets’ last 19 games and four of the Timberwolves’ last five outings. These two teams rank outside the top 10 in scoring, but with an Over/Under of 220.5, the total should go over.

Bet the OVER 220.5 (-125) Monday night. The Over is 5-1 in the Nuggets’ last six road games, which is a trend that should continue.

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