The NBA schedule has the Minnesota Timberwolves facing off against the Denver Nuggets. This is going to be one of the best NBA games of the night, and like my Timberwolves vs Nuggets picks, I will be focused on this game over the other NBA matchups tonight.
The Timberwolves are coming into this game with a great record recently, having won seven of the last ten games, and look hard to beat right now. The Timberwolves have a lot of players on their rosters that are out with various injuries, which is why the Nuggets are favored.
Yet, the Timberwolves will give the Nuggets a run for their money during tonight’s game. We will need to watch out for Nikola Jokic on the Nuggets side because he has been one of the best players for the Nuggets this year. This season, the NBA team stats have been great for both teams, especially the Nuggets.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
Oddsmakers and the pubic’s Timberwolves vs Nuggets picks have the Denver Nuggets coming into this game as favorites with the moneyline odds of -355. The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming into this game as underdogs with odds of +285.
The Nuggets spread for tonight’s game is sitting at -8.0, with the Denver Nuggets odds sitting at -110. The Timberwolves spread for the game is sitting at +8.0, with the odds also being at -110.
For those making Timberwolves vs Nuggets picks on the over/under, this game is sitting at 235.5 total points. The over is listed at -110 odds. The under’s odds are also sitting at -110.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Matchup Information
Minnesota Timberwolves (29-27) vs Denver Nuggets (37-17)
Location of the Game: Pepsi Center, Denver, CO.
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 10:00 P.M. ET
How to Watch: TNT
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Timberwolves are giving up an average of 114.9 points per game on defense. This represents the ninth-lowest shooting percentage allowed and the 19th-fewest points allowed per game. The Timberwolves demonstrated a constant ability to block shots close to the basket, but their perimeter defense has occasionally cost them.
The Nuggets’ opponents are scoring 113 points per game. This represents the 26th-highest shooting percentage allowed and the 13th fewest points allowed per game. Fortunately, they’ve proven time and time again that they’ll routinely block outside shots.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Checking the Minnesota Timberwolves standings, Minnesota are now nine games behind the Nuggets, who are ranked first and are ranked seventh in the Western Conference standings. They are scoring 115.5 points per game on offense which is a pretty great average.
In 10 of their previous 20 games, the Minnesota Timberwolves have failed to cover the moneyline. The Timberwolves failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 20 games.
The NBA player stats for Anthony Edwards show that he has been an offensive standout, scoring 24.7 points per game. Additionally, Minnesota has demonstrated that they are more effective while taking the ball to the basket.
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are coming into this game with a record of 37-17. The Nuggets are now ahead of the second-place Memphis Grizzlies by 4.5 games in the Western Conference standings. The Nuggets are scoring 116.8 points per contest on offense.
Eleven out of the Denver Nuggets’ last 20 games have seen them cover the spread. The Nuggets have covered the moneyline wager in 14 of their previous 20 games.
On the attacking end of the floor, Nikola Jokic is still in the top with 24.8 points per game. The Nuggets have also demonstrated that they have a number of players that can frequently score from beyond the arc.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Betting Picks
For our Timberwolves vs Nuggets picks tonight, we will be taking the under 235.5 with the odds of -110. I do not believe these teams will score enough to cover the over.
The moneyline should not be taken tonight because it is pretty high, and we will not win much money off the game unless we put a moneyline selection in a parlay.
The Timberwolves vs Nuggets picks we will be taking the Timberwolves +8.0 tonight because I believe they will be able to keep this one close against the Nuggets.
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