The Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets meet Sunday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a Nuggets vs. Timberwolves prediction. This article will include a Nuggets vs. Timberwolves pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Trail Blazers and Clippers, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Timberwolves have won 10 of their last 14 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 119.6 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.5 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.1 points and 5.3 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Thunder, beat the Celtics, and play the Jazz next. The Nuggets have won 14 of their last 25 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.5 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.8 points and 12.5 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 25.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Peyton Watson is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Timberwolves have lost eight of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Northwest Division opponents.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last eight road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Nuggets have lost eight of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Timberwolves.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last five games at Ball Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points: Facts
- Ten of the Nuggets’ last 11 games as favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last five games against Northwest Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Nikola Jokic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per game (10.5) this season.
- Jamal Murray is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 30+ points and 10+ assists in consecutive games this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (70.8%) this season.
- Anthony Edwards has scored 30+ points in two consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (120.5).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.2).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.1).
- The Timberwolves have used only seven different starting fives this season—the fewest in the league.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Injury Report
Tamar Bates, Aaron Gordon, and Peyton Watson are out for the Nuggets. Spencer Jones is questionable.
Julius Randle is questionable for the Timberwolves.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Nuggets are going to be favored at home because they’re the Nuggets at home, but the value is with the Timberwolves. I’ve bashed the Timberwolves all year for how they play with their food too often, but they’re still a talented team that’s winning games. I don’t like laying big odds with the Timberwolves, but I’ll gladly back them in the underdog role. The Nuggets are still banged up and they’ve lost 11 home games. The home dominance this season hasn’t been the same. The Timberwolves are having a strong month and have to view this as a measuring stick game, especially being 0-3 SU against the Nuggets. Give me the bucket.