NBA Playoffs Betting: Timberwolves vs Nuggets Odds & AI Picks (May 14th)
The Nuggets upset the Timberwolves 115-107, surpassing the over/under (205.5) with a combined 222 points. Anthony Edwards (44 pts) led Minnesota’s offense, but Denver countered with Nikola Jokic (35 pts) and Aaron Gordon (27 pts). Please keep reading for our Timberwolves vs Nuggets Odds.
Wolves’ Offensive Threat: Minnesota boasts a high-powered offense (218.9 ppg) exceeding today’s over/under (205.5). They’ve thrived as underdogs lately, covering the spread in their last four games.
Denver’s Home Edge: The Nuggets hold a decent home record (22-23 ATS) with a strong scoring margin. Denver has won two straight and has a good record covering the spread (42-47).
Will Minnesota’s offense steal a win on the road? Or will Denver take a 3-2 series lead?
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Information
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets |
Location of the Game: Ball Arena, Denver |
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 14th 10:30 ET |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s game on the NBA Schedule:
TEAM | AI PICKS | SportBettingAI PICKS | |||
Timberwolves | 114 | 227 | MIN +4 | MIN +152 | OVER 205.5 |
Nuggets | 113 |
- AI Picks: Minnesota Timberwolves 114 – Denver Nuggets 113
- SBAI Picks: ATS Timberwolves +4 | ML Timberwolves +152 | OVER 205.5
Timberwolves Game Analysis
The Minnesota Timberwolves head to Denver for a crucial Game 5 on May 14th, boasting a potent offense and the league’s top defense. Here’s a look at what they bring:
Offensive Firepower:
- Anthony Edwards is on fire, averaging 34.6 points per game with scorching shooting percentages (59.6% FG, 47.5% 3PT) over his last five games.
- Karl-Anthony Towns complements the attack, knocking down 2.8 threes per game on a sizzling 58.3% clip over the same stretch.
- Overall, Minnesota boasts the NBA’s 2nd best three-point shooting team (38%) and ranks 8th in field goal percentage.
Elite Defense Travels Well:
- The Timberwolves lead the league in defensive efficiency, allowing just 106.2 points per game.
- On the road, they’ve been even stingier, holding opponents to a league-second 108.6 points per contest in the NBA Scores.
- Minnesota excels at limiting opponent threes (35.9% allowed) and ranks 4th in the NBA for fewest made threes allowed per game (11.4).
- Opponents struggle to score against them, averaging below their season average in nearly 80% of games.
Nuggets Game Analysis
The Denver Nuggets look to silence the hot Minnesota offense with their own defensive prowess in Game 5 on May 14th. Here’s a breakdown:
Solid Offense, Elite Defense:
- Despite averaging a decent 114.9 points per game (15th in the NBA Standings), Denver boasts the league’s 4th best shooting percentage (49%).
- Nikola Jokic leads the attack, averaging 26.4 points per game over his last five appearances. While his three-point shooting is average, his overall dominance remains a threat.
- The Nuggets excel defensively, ranking 6th in points allowed (109.1) and 2nd in limiting opponent three-pointers (35.2% allowed).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Head-to-Head
The Timberwolves vs Nuggets matchup heads into a crucial Game 5 on May 14th, after boasting recent success against their opponent. Here’s a look at their close history:
Recent Matchups Favor Tight Contest:
- The Timberwolves have won two out of their last three trips to Denver.
- The past three head-to-head meetings were decided by an average of just 3 points per game, with Denver holding a slight edge (2-1 against the spread).
- Scoring has been high in these matchups, with an average of 208 points per game in the last five encounters.
Can Minnesota maintain their road success and even the series? Or will Denver capitalize on their home-court advantage and pull ahead 3-2?
NBA Injury Report
According to the NBA injury report, we have the following NBA players out:
Minnesota Timberwolves | Injury | Status | Denver Nuggets | Injury | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
No Injuries Reported | Jamal Murray | Calf | Questionable | ||
Vlatko Cancar | Knee | Out |
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