The Minnesota Timberwolves roster is full of injuries, and it’s not getting too much better for them in that department. NBA picks today need to mind the fact that Kyle Anderson will not be walking through that door today.
The NBA matchups for this contest will certainly look a little different in his absence. The team will be playing through Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards now, so it’s time to see if that is enough.
The Denver Nuggets schedule has been okay because they keep the rotation tight and not many players are unavailable. The NBA team stats have been good, and NBA odds today will reflect the strong play they have been exuding. Though they did lose game 4 on the road, they have three more chances to end the series and make it back to round two. Nikola Jokic had a 40-point double-double last time out.
Let’s examine Timberwolves vs Nuggets odds.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
The odds for the game are as follows, here. The NBA playoffs schedule is rolling on in Mile High.
Spread: The spread is set at Nuggets -9.5 (-110).
Moneyline: The moneylines are a chance to net a nice profit, with Minnesota a +350 underdog. Denver is -450 to win at home and wrap things up.
Over/Under: The over/under is listed at 221.5 points. If the game goes beyond regulation, it should be a cinch. It’s hard in regulation to gauge.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Information
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets
Location of the game: Ball Arena in Denver, CO.
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 25 at 9:00 PM EST.
How to watch: NBATV
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
Minnesota Timberwolves
The NBA player stats for Minnesota have been just good enough to get them to this point. The Timberwolves vs Nuggets odds listed do not paint them in the best light, but this is a team that has worked hard to be where they are. Losing Jaden McDaniels on the last day of the regular season has forced them to switch up on the way they played the regular season. And now being without Kyle Anderson is going to force them to play offense differently.
As long as Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns are out there though, they remain a tough team to topple. They are not a team you want on your NBA schedule.
Denver Nuggets
As for those Nuggets, they did bring some players in midway through the year, but none of them have been able to join the rotation with regularity. The end-of-bench names they have look quite impressive. Ish Smith and Reggie Jackson have great track records, while Vlatko Cancar was a starter for much of the regular season. With Jeff Green, Bruce Brown, and Christian Braun, they like to keep things simple.
One veteran, another with experience from the Brooklyn days, and then they finish it off with a talented rookie. Time to dive into the Timberwolves vs Nuggets odds.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Picks
Timberwolves +9.5
The Wolves have been a good team throughout the series, not really getting blown to bits since the series opener. It was tough for them dropping game 3 at home, but they are out to prove that they can make some history.
The No.8 vs No.1 matchup in the East features the Heat a single win away from stunning the Milwaukee Bucks. Meanwhile, here, Minnesota is going to make sure this one remains close. They will not go home without a fight.
Under 221.5
When push comes to shove in the postseason, riding the under is a little safer. In the regular season, it is almost laughable to take this train of thought. But as defense ratchets up and foul trouble starts to kick in, the reserves start to fight for their lives out there.
This leads to a higher level of play, as seen during stretches of last night’s action. Each team could score over 100, but this is a bit high to go for. Stay under.
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