The Timberwolves are gearing up to take on the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Nov 1. The game is slated for 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSN. Denver comes into this game as 2.5-point favorites with the total set at 221. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets player props andpredictions below.
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -2.5
- Total 221
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Nov 1
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- TV: BSN
Nuggets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 115 points per game in these contests.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 5-0, while going 2-3 against the spread.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 108 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Timberwolves have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
Will the Nuggets Live Up to Expectations on the Road?
In their previous game, Denver played the Jazz and defeated them with a score of 110-102, bringing their overall record to 4-0. The Nuggets managed to score 110 points and allowed 102 points during the home game.
In their most recent game against the Utah Jazz, the Denver Nuggets achieved 4 steals and an effective field goal percentage of 61.9% in 96.41 possessions/pace. Additionally, they secured 7 offensive rebounds, 32 assists, 8 blocked shots, and had 12 turnovers.
On defense vs. the Jazz, the Nuggets forced 12 turnovers, blocked 8 shots, and allowed 102 points. They held the Jazz to a 56% field goal percentage and a 32.1% three-point field goal percentage.
Can the Timberwolves Grab a Win at Home?
In their most recent game, the Timberwolves played against the Hawks and lost with a score of 127-113. As a result, the Timberwolves’ overall record is now 1-2.
Looking at the Minnesota Timberwolves’ performance, they attempted 33 three-point shots on offense and successfully made 16 of them, resulting in a three-point field goal percentage of 48.5%. Additionally, they made 9 of 15 free throws, achieving a free throw percentage of 60%. Furthermore, they secured 10 offensive rebounds.
Minnesota’s defense is coming off a game where they forced 10 turnovers and blocked 5 shots, but allowed 127 points. However, the Hawks managed to score 48.9% of their field goal attempts and 94.4% of their free throws, indicating that the Timberwolves’ defensive effort was insufficient to contain them.
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Nikola Jokic and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. For his matchup against the Timberwolves, we recommend taking the under on Nikola Jokic and his prop bet of 25.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 22.
- The Prop: Nikola Jokic Under 25.5 Points (-110)
More NBA Player Props
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Nuggets vs. Timberwolves game, we suggest taking the Timberwolves at +2.5. Even though our predictions have the Nuggets winning 110-109, we see the Timberwolves as the better choice on the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 221, and our model predicts the Nuggets and Timberwolves to score a combined 219 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Timberwolves +2.5