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At the beginning of game three of their Western Conference first-round series, Minnesota is leading the Nuggets by a score of 2-0. At 9:30 p.m., ESPN will broadcast the game that will take place on Friday at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Twenty-four and a half points is the over/under line, and the Timberwolves are the home team’s favorite by 4.5 points. There is a difference between the Timberwolves and the Nuggets in terms of the money line odds, with the Nuggets betting +158.
At the most recent game of the series, Minnesota prevailed over the Nuggets by a score of 106-80 while playing away from home. At the beginning of the game, the Timberwolves were a +7 underdog, but they easily covered the spread. When compared to the over/under of 209.5 points, the total score of 186 points was 23.5 points below than the expected total.
The Nuggets were only able to score 15 points thanks to the improved defensive performance of Minnesota in the second quarter. The 80 points that Denver scored were significantly lower than their average for the season, as they shot only 34.9% from the field.
Both Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns contributed to the Timberwolves’ successful performance by scoring 27 points each. Towns also grabbed 12 rebounds for the team. Both Edwards and Towns were successful in making three three-point shots. For the Nuggets, Aaron Gordon managed to score twenty points.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Betting Odds
Here are the Nuggets vs Timberwolves Betting odds:
| TEAM | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENVER NUGGETS | +4.5 | +160 | Over 204.5 |
| MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES | -4.5 | -180 | Under 204.5 |
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Betting Prediction
Check out our Nuggets vs Timberwolves Betting prediction to gain insight into who will win and cover the spread in the game that will take place in Minneapolis.
- The Nuggets square off against the Timberwolves in Minneapolis with a score of 57-25.
- The Nuggets have scored an average of 114.9 points per game that they have played so far.
- After suffering a defeat at the hands of the Timberwolves, the Nuggets need to get back on track.
- When the Timberwolves take on the Nuggets, the score is 56-26.
- Over the course of a game, Minnesota’s defense allows 106.0 points.
- Recently, the Timberwolves were victorious over the Denver Nuggets by a score of 106-80.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Betting Prediction: Denver
Here is the Nuggets vs Timberwolves Betting prediction for Denver.
This season, the Nuggets have a record of 57-25 and are currently in second place in the Western Conference. Their record against the West is 33-19, while their record against non-conference opponents is 24-6.
During this season, Denver has a road record of 25-18, with an over-the-counter record of 18-24. Their straight up record is 5-6, while their overall point average is 6-5.
The Denver Broncos have lost their previous two games, and they are currently a 4.5-point underdog today. Their most recent game was a loss to the Timberwolves, which they lost by a score of 106-80.
As of this season, Denver has a record of 35-52-2 on over/under wagers. The average over/under line for their games is 225, and the average scoring for their games is 223.3 points.
All four of the Nuggets’ most recent games have resulted in losses against the spread, and their overall record for the season is 40-47. Twenty-four and a half is the over/under for today’s game, which is lower than any of their previous games.
In the National Basketball Association, Denver’s scoring offense ranks 15th, averaging 114.9 points per game. Their home production has been slightly higher than their away production this season, with 116.5 points per game compared to 111.1 points per game on the road. It is the fifth greatest field goal percentage in the league, with the team having a percentage of 49%. They are, however, ranked last in the league in terms of both the number of three-pointers they have made and the number of free throws they have attempted.
Over the course of his most recent five games, Nikola Jokic has managed to average 26 points, 14.6 rebounds, and 9.8 assists. Since the beginning of the season, he has made 35.9% of his three-point shots. Over the course of the previous five games, Michael Porter Jr. has made 42.1% of his three-point shots, resulting in an average of 20.4 points scored per game.
With a field goal percentage of only 37.5%, Jamal Murray has only managed to average 20.2 points and 5.4 assists over the course of his most recent five games.
Since the beginning of the season, the Nuggets have been one of the strongest defensive teams in the league, ranking sixth in terms of the number of points they have allowed per game with 109.3. The defensive field goal percentage for Denver is 46.6%, which places them ninth overall.
When it comes to guarding the three-point line, the Nuggets have been outstanding. The three-point shooting percentage that Denver has allowed this season is 35.2%, which places them in second place. The Nuggets also hold the second spot in terms of the number of three-pointers they allow per game, with 11.1.
During their most recent five games, the Nuggets have displayed outstanding defensive play, earning a position of 12th in terms of points allowed (108.4). As a result of Denver’s outstanding performance in defending the three-point line during that time period, the team currently holds the sixth-best three-point shooting percentage in the league at 31.6%.
Nuggets Key Players to Watch
- Averaging 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game, Nikola Jokic is having an outstanding season overall. He is also having a fantastic season.
- Michael Porter Jr. has a three-point shooting percentage of 2.7 per game on average.
- Peyton Watson’s 1.1 blocks per game and Jokic’s 1.4 thefts per game are two individuals who make substantial contributions to the Nuggets’ defensive effort.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Betting Prediction: Minnesota
Now we have the Nuggets vs Timberwolves Betting prediction for Minnesota.
The Nuggets were the opponents of Minnesota’s most recent game, which they won 106-80 overall. Upon entering the game, the Timberwolves were considered to be seven points underdogs. With this victory, their record improved to 56-26, placing them in third place in the Western Conference.
During this season, the Timberwolves have a record of 49-16 when they are the favorite, and they now hold a 4.5-point advantage. During their most recent two games, they have covered the spread as the favorite, and their overall record at home is 20-23 against the spread.
The over/under record for Minnesota this season is 45-43, while the average number of points scored in their games totals 219. Both of the most recent games have ended with a score that was lower than the over/under score.
Since the beginning of the season, Minnesota has covered six consecutive games and has a record of 46-41 against the spread. At home, they have a scoring differential of +8.7 points per game on average.
During this season, Minnesota has ranked 18th in the league with an average of 113 points scored per game. They score 112 points a game on average when they play at home, which is a slightly lower average. The Timberwolves have a three-point shooting percentage of 38 percent, which places them in second place in the National Basketball Association.
Recently, Anthony Edwards has been the one who has been carrying the offense for the Timberwolves. In his previous five games, he has averaged 32.2 points per game. It was during this time that he was successful in 53.8% of his field goal tries. With an average of 2.6 three-pointers per game, Karl-Anthony Towns has made 54.2% of his three-point tries over the course of the last five games.
During this season, the Minnesota Timberwolves have the best defense in the National Basketball Association (NBA), allowing only 106.0 points per game. There is a significant improvement in that number while they are playing at home, as they have only allowed 103.3 points per game.
Over the course of the last five games, Minnesota has allowed 99.4 points per game, which has them in fourth place in the NBA overall during that span of time. Additionally, the Timberwolves are the best in the NBA when it comes to field goal percentage of 45.0%.
The opponents of Minnesota have had some success when they have been at the free throw line. The opponents have made 20.4 free throws per game over the course of the last five games, which places them in 28th place in the NBA over that time period.
Timberwolves Key Players to Watch
- Anthony Edwards is a significant contributor to the Timberwolves’ scoresheet, as he averages 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.
- Rudy Gobert scored 14.0 points, 1.3 assists, and 12.9 rebounds a game, while Mike Conley averages 11.4 points, 5.9 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game. Mike Conley is the better player out of the two.
- Edwards has a three-point shooting average of 2.4 attempts per game, which puts him in first place for the Timberwolves.
- In comparison, Gobert blocks 2.1 shots each game, while Edwards commits an average of 1.3 thefts per game.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Betting Trends
Here are the Nuggets vs Timberwolves Betting trends:
- When they are 4.5 points or more ahead of the game, the Timberwolves have a record of 20-21 against the spread when they are playing this season.
- Throughout the course of this season, the Nuggets have a perfect record against the spread in games in which they were a 4.5-point or bigger underdog.
- When compared to the total of 204.5 points scored in this game, the two teams score 23.4 more points per game (227.9).
- The opponents of Minnesota and Denver have scored an average of 11.6 more points per game than the 204.5 predicted for this particular excursion.
- There is a difference of 15.0 points between the total in this game and the average point total that the Timberwolves have scored this season, which is 219.5 points.
- This game has a total of 204.5 points, which is 21 points higher than the average over/under for Denver’s games this season, which is 20.0 points higher.
- Over the course of this season, Minnesota has a record of 40-40-2 against the spread.
- During this season, the Nuggets have a record of 38-42-2 against the spread.
Timberwolves Stats & Insights
- When they are 4.5 points or more ahead of the game, the Timberwolves have a record of 20-21 against the spread when they are playing this season.
- Throughout the course of this season, the Nuggets have a perfect record against the spread in games in which they were a 4.5-point or bigger underdog.
- When compared to the total of 204.5 points scored in this game, the two teams score 23.4 more points per game (227.9).
- The opponents of Minnesota and Denver have scored an average of 11.6 more points per game than the 204.5 predicted for this particular excursion.
- There is a difference of 15.0 points between the total in this game and the average point total that the Timberwolves have scored this season, which is 219.5 points.
- This game has a total of 204.5 points, which is 21 points higher than the average over/under for Denver’s games this season, which is 20.0 points higher.
- Over the course of this season, Minnesota has a record of 40-40-2 against the spread.
- During this season, the Nuggets have a record of 38-42-2 against the spread.
Nuggets Stats & Insights
- Despite averaging 114.9 points per game (which ranks 14th in the NBA) and allowing 109.6 points per game (which ranks sixth in the league), the Nuggets have a scoring differential of +431 points per game, which is equivalent to 5.3 points per game.
- On average, Denver’s 44.4 rebounds per game places it in fifth place in the league, 2.1 more than its opponents’ 42.3 rebounds per game.
- They make 11.7 three-pointers per game, which is 25th in the league, and they shoot 37.4% from beyond the arc, which is ninth-best in the NBA. At the same time, their opponents shoot
- 35.5% from beyond the arc and make 11.2 three-pointers.
- At the offensive efficiency level, the Nuggets are seventh in the league, scoring 119.4 points per 100 possessions. On the defensive side of the ball, they are ninth, allowing 113.9 points per 100 possessions.
- Denver scores 118.5 points a game on average at home in 2023-24, which is 7.3 more than the 111.2 points they score away from home.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Betting Pick
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