Prediction of Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, odds, pick

The Denver Nuggets have lost two of their last three games and now he will be the host Minnesota Timberwolves at the Ball Arena in Denver. Minnesota enters this game on a two-game winning streak. the latest coming against the Los Angeles Clippers on the road.

Both teams are tied at 37-23 for the season, opening up a direct competition for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. Denver enters as a slight favorite at home according to quotas of DraftKings, looking to move on from Friday’s loss to Oklahoma City in a rematch of last year’s conference semifinals.

Timberwolves vs Nuggets Odds

• Minnesota Timberwolves: +2.5 (-110)
• Denver Nuggets: -2.5 (-110)
• via: 237.5 (-110)
• Under: 237.5 (-110)

Key injuries for the Timberwolves against the Nuggets

Denver Nuggets The Nuggets’ depth will be tested once again with more high-profile absentees. It has been confirmed that Anthony Gordon will not play alongside Peyton Watson, who are both struggling with hamstring problems. Tamar Bates is out for a long time, while Spencer Jones is questionable and Cameron Johnson is likely for this one.

The Timberwolves are relatively healthy and almost injury free. Julius Randle is listed as questionable with right lower back spasms.

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets betting trends

Denver has won the last three straight meetings against Minnesota, including a 142-138 overtime thriller in their last matchup. The Timberwolves have failed to cover the surge in four straight games.

Conversely, Denver is a perfect 3-0 ATS in its last three games against Minnesota. Denver has seen the over hit in 38 of its 60 games (63.3%) this season. The Nuggets have been elite in coverage on the road (21-12), but have struggled a bit at the Ball Arena, posting a 13-14 ATS home record.

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets matchup keys

The outcome of this game rests on Denver’s ability to work around Nikola Jokic’s usual brilliance. The Nuggets shot well as a unit, scoring 120.5 points per game on over 49% shooting from the field.

Much will depend on the internal battle between Rudy Gobert and Jokic, and Jamal Murray has also recently returned to form, giving the Nuggets another important scoring threat. However, the Timberwolves will be hoping that Anthony Edwards can take over.

The All-Star has been on a tear throughout the campaign, averaging 29.6 points on the season. Minnesota will be determined to take advantage of the Nuggets’ thin rotation to dominate important parts of the game.

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Prediction and Selection

While the Timberwolves are growing on the road, it’s hard to ignore Denver’s historical advantage in this particular matchup. The Nuggets have won the last three times these teams have met, and Jokic usually finds a way to neutralize Gobert’s rim protection by operating away from the paint, especially in the presence of Murray.

ATS Selection: Nuggets -2.5 O/U choice: Under 237.5