
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Prediction 1/25/25 NBA Picks Today
Denver Nuggets (28-16) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (23-21)
January 25, 2025 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves +4.5; Over/Under: 229
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The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Saturday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Timberwolves vs Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the 76ers and Kings, and they play the Bulls, Knicks, and Hornets next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.1 points on 50.1 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 30.1 points and 13.2 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 20.1 points and 3.9 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Grizzlies, beat the Mavs, and they play the Hawks, Suns, and Jazz next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 110 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 108 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.3 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.9 points and 4.5 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won 11 of their last 12 games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Nuggets have lost six of their last nine games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last 14 games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Timberwolves.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last six road games.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last five day games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Nuggets’ last eight games.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at Target Center.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 5th amongst qualified players for FG% (64.2%) this season.
- Mike Conley ranks 6th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (3.9) this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Nikola Jokic is the only qualified player in the league averaging at least 25.0 points, 10.0 assists, and 5.0 rebounds this season.
- Russell Westbrook is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.4).
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (52.6).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.0).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.5).
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Injury Report
The Timberwolves won’t have Terrence Shannon Jr. and Donte DiVincenzo. Jesse Edwards and Anthony Edwards are questionable.
The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes II and Vlatko Cancar. Spencer Jones is questionable with a thigh injury.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to run hot and cold, barely beat the banged-up Mavericks, and now we’re seeing Anthony Edwards on the injury report. Of course, check the injury report before betting. At the time of this writing, I’m going to assume Edwards doesn’t play based on the line. The Denver Nuggets also continue to head in the right direction anyway, as they’re 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. Jokic is playing some of the best ball of his life. It just feels like the Nuggets have found another gear lately, and they’re not a team I’m excited to step in front of. Again, the line will change depending on the status of Edwards. I’ll still lean Nuggets based on their current form.