At the onset of the week, the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves were in the thick of the race for the top seed in the Western Conference. Since the All-Star break, Denver has been one of the most improved betting on NBA Games values. The defending world champions have found their form at the right time. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves have been one of the top teams in the West all year. Both teams have been inconsistent in value this year. But each is capable of making a deep run in the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 10 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Ball Arena, Denver, CO |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Timberwolves | +6 -110 | 212½ -110 | +185 |  |
| Nuggets | -6 -110 | 212½ -110 | -225 | |
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Minnesota Timberwolves Team Overview
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 53-24 straight up, 40-37 against the spread, and 37-40 over/under the offshore bookmaker total. Late on, Minnesota has covered two out of their last six games. In contrast, the Timberwolves have gone under the total in four of its previous six matchups. Concurrently, Minnesota is first in the Western Conference playoff standings. Oklahoma City is one game behind the Timberwolves in the Western Conference playoff race.
Minnesota has NBA metrics of 18th for scoring offense, 10th for field goal percentage, 2nd for 3-point field goal percentage, 18th for free throw percentage, and 14th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Timberwolves have NBA metrics of 1st for scoring defense, 1st for field goal percentage permitted, 3rd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 4th for defensive rebounding.
First among Minnesota scorers is SG Anthony Edwards, with 25.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. C Karl Anthony Towns averages 22.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per contest. And then Rudy Gobert brings 13.6 points and 12.8 rebounds per matchup.
Denver Nuggets Team Overview
The Denver Nuggets are 53-24 straight up, 34-42-1 against the spread, and 30-46 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, Denver has covered three out of their last ten games. While the Nuggets have gone under the total in four of its previous five matchups. Concurrently, Denver is 1st in the Western Conference playoff standings. Oklahoma City is one game behind the Nuggets in the Western Conference playoff race.
Denver has NBA metrics of 14th for scoring offense, 5th for field goal percentage,12th for 3-point field goal percentage, 24th for free throw percentage, and 7th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Nuggets have NBA metrics of 6th for scoring defense, 6th for field goal percentage permitted, 7th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 7th for defensive rebounding.
First among Denver scorers is C Nikola Jokic, with 26.5 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game. PG Jamal Murray adds 20.9 points and 6.7 assists per game.
Timberwolves at Nuggets SBG Free Picks
In sum, Minnesota covered betting on NBA Games in 11 of their last 15 games against Denver. Three of the last five meetings between Denver and Minnesota went under the total. Meanwhile, at Denver. Minnesota got the cash in seven of its last ten games against the Nuggets. Also, seven of the last ten meetings in this series at Denver went over the total. On this occasion, Denver will be overpriced by a few points. Minnesota will offer enhanced value.
Timberwolves at Nuggets SBG Best Bet: Minnesota Timberwolves.