Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Nuggets vs Timberwolves prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Minneapolis.

  • The Nuggets take on Minnesota at 28-16.
  • Denver has an effective field goal percentage of 57% (2nd).
  • The Nuggets are coming off a 132-123 win vs. the Timberwolves.
  • The Timberwolves are at 23-21.
  • Defensively, Minnesota are giving up 108.2 points per game.
  • The Timberwolves are coming off a 115-114 win vs. the Nuggets.

Nuggets vs Timberwolves Prediction

The Nuggets are favored by 4.5 points in this division matchup against the Timberwolves. Denver has won four straight games and is 28-16 overall, good for fourth in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 23-21 and holds the eighth seed in the West.

This game will tip off at 3:00 ET in Minneapolis and can be seen on ABC. The over/under line is set at 228 points.

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Where: Minneapolis at Target Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 25th
  • Betting Odds DEN -4.5, DEN -181 | MIN +153 O/U 228

Nuggets Preview: Can the Nuggets Grab a Win on the Road?

Denver improved to 28-16 on the season with a 132-123 win over the Kings on Thursday. Playing at home, the Nuggets were favored by 7.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 255 points exceeded the 242.5-point O/U line.

Denver took control early, leading 74-52 at halftime and extending their lead to 110-85 after three quarters. The Kings made a push in the 4th, going on a 14-0 run, but the Nuggets held on for the win.

Nikola Jokic was dominant in the Nuggets' 132-123 win over the Kings, finishing with 35 points, 22 rebounds, and 17 assists while shooting 63.2% from the field. He also hit 2 threes at a 66.7% clip, contributing 13 points in the 4th quarter. Christian Braun added 21 points, and Michael Porter Jr. chipped in 20, despite shooting just 25% from deep.

Denver made 13 threes, shooting 35.1% from beyond the arc and 48.5% overall. Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook each scored 18 points, with Murray putting up 11 in the 4th quarter. Jokic also added 11 points in the 3rd quarter, helping the Nuggets secure the win.

Defensively, the Nuggets shined in the 2nd quarter, holding the Kings to just 21 points, but they struggled in the 4th, giving up 38 points. Overall, they allowed 123 points on 43% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Nuggets allowed 15 threes on 36% shooting. They sent the Kings to the line 19 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Denver also recorded 10 steals and 8 blocks.

Timberwolves Preview: Can Minnesota Pull Off a Home Win?

The Nuggets improved to 28-16 on the season with a 132-123 win over the Kings on Thursday. Denver, playing at home, covered the -7.5 point spread, while the game’s total of 255 points went over the 242.5 O/U line.

Denver took control early, leading 74-52 at halftime and 110-85 after three quarters. However, the Kings went on a 14-0 run in the 4th, cutting the score from 110-87 to 124-87 before the Nuggets closed out the game.

Jaden McDaniels led the Timberwolves with 27 points and 8 rebounds in their 115-114 win over the Mavericks, shooting 55.6% from the field. Anthony Edwards added 21 points despite hitting just 31.6% of his shots, including 2 threes at 28.6% efficiency. Mike Conley contributed 18 points, connecting on 4 threes at 66.7% from deep, and dished out 8 assists.

As a team, the Timberwolves made 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc and 45.7% overall. McDaniels scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Edwards added 10 in the 3rd. Naz Reid also contributed 6 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.

Despite giving up 114 points on 50% shooting, the Timberwolves' defense held strong from beyond the arc, limiting the Mavericks to just 8 made threes on 27% shooting. Minnesota's best defensive quarter came in the 1st, where they allowed only 22 points.

The Timberwolves sent the Mavericks to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws. Minnesota also recorded 10 steals and 8 blocks while giving up 7 offensive rebounds.

Nuggets vs Timberwolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 121 points per game in this stretch.
  • Through their last ten home games, Minnesota has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 109 points per game.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-3-1.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 9-1 and an ATS mark of 9-1.

Nuggets vs Timberwolves Prediction

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