Minnesota Timberwolves (43-32) vs. Denver Nuggets (47-28)
April 1, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Denver Nuggets -3.5; Over/Under: 231
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The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to the Ball Arena to do battle with the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Here’s a Nuggets vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Nuggets vs Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves are starting to heat up again as they’ve won three of their past four games, and they will be full of confidence after blowing past the Pistons in a 123-104 home win on Sunday. Julius Randle led the team with 26 points, eight rebounds, and five assists; Anthony Edwards added 25 points with six rebounds and four assists, while Rudy Gobert chipped in with 19 points and 25 rebounds. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 47 percent from the field and 12 of 31 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and quickly fell behind by 16 points before a brawl ensued, which resulted in seven players getting ejected. The Timberwolves pounced on the momentum shift and dominated the rest of the game to win comfortably in the end. The Timberwolves will take on the Nets and 76ers after this game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets have been in decent shape also as they’ve won three of their past four games. They will be looking to stay hot after making light work of the lowly Jazz in a 129-93 home win on Friday. Nikola Jokic led the team with 27 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, and four steals, Michael Porter Jr added 20 points with four assists and four blocks, while Russell Westbrook chipped in with 17 points and seven assists off the bench. As a team, the Nuggets shot a sizzling 57 percent from the field and 11 of 29 from the 3-point line. They set up this win with their defense, as they were always in control after limiting the Jazz to just 15 points in the first quarter. The Nuggets will play against the Spurs following this one.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Nuggets have won seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Timberwolves’ last four games.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last five games as underdogs against the Nuggets following a win.
- The Nuggets have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in nine of the Nuggets’ last 10 games at Ball Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last eight Tuesday games between the Timberwolves and Nuggets have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Timberwolves’ last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves are still slightly shorthanded with Terrence Shannon Jr still out with a groin injury, while the Nuggets are keeping eyes on Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, who are both questionable. The Nuggets have been one of the most consistent teams all season, and they’ve dominated most teams in the league except for the Timberwolves, as they’ve lost all three meetings this season.
Both teams are coming into this meeting in similar form, and I understand the short line, but the Timberwolves have won the last two meetings by a combined 49 points. The Nuggets will be eager for some revenge in this one, but I think the Timberwolves are great value as the underdogs in this spot.
