The Denver Nuggets (42-23) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (37-29) match up in a Western Conference battle on Wednesday. The Timberwolves have put together a five-game winning streak. On Sunday, Minnesota defeated the San Antonio Spurs 141-124. Meanwhile, the Nuggets have won three of their last four matchups. Denver topped the Oklahoma City Thunder 140-127 on Monday. Aaron Gordan (calf) is doubtful, while Nikola Jokic (elbow/ankle) and Jamal Murray (ankle) are probable for Denver. Rudy Gobert (back) is questionable for Minnesota.
Tipoff from Ball Arena in Denver, Colo., is at 10 p.m. ET. The Nuggets are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Nuggets vs. Timberwolves odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 236. Before locking in any Timberwolves vs. Nuggets picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 21 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 148-107 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $4,000. It’s also an outstanding 19-10 (65%) on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Now, the model has simulated Timberwolves vs. Nuggets 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Timberwolves vs. Nuggets:
- Timberwolves vs. Nuggets spread: Denver -3.5
- Timberwolves vs. Nuggets over/under: 236 points
- Timberwolves vs. Nuggets money line: Denver -169, Minnesota +142
- MIN: Timberwolves are 30-35-1 against the spread this season
- DEN: Nuggets are 32-32-1 against the spread this season
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Why the Timberwolves can cover
Guard Anthony Edwards is a smooth three-level scorer with the strength to finish in the lane. He ranks fourth in the NBA in points (27.2) with six rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. He also knocks down 40% of his 3-point attempts. In the Jan. 25 win over the Nuggets, Edwards finished with 34 points and nine dimes.
Forward Julius Randle gives the Timberwolves a playmaker who can create his own shot and be a sound rebounder. Randle logs 18.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. He’s finished with a double-double in two of his last three games. On March 5 against the Charlotte Hornets, 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Nuggets can cover
Jokic thrives in multiple areas on the court. He can score, rebound, and dish out assists with ease. He’s second in the league in assists (10.5) while being third in both points (28.9) and rebounds (13). In his last outing, Jokic racked up 35 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists.
Murray has been a crafty floor spacer who has the ability to put the ball on the deck. He averages 21.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. Murray has scored 24-plus points in four of the last six outings. In Monday’s win over the Thunder, Murray poured in 34 points, four rebounds, and six assists. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Timberwolves vs. Nuggets picks
SportsLine’s model has simulated Timberwolves vs. Nuggets and is leaning Under the total, projecting 231 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s NBA picks.
So who wins Timberwolves vs. Nuggets on Wednesday, and which side of the spread hits over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
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