Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Betting Odds, Picks & Analysis for (April 10)
The race for the top seed in the Western Conference heats up tonight as the Minnesota Timberwolves (55-24) travel to altitude to face the Denver Nuggets (55-24). Both boasting impressive records, this matchup promises a thrilling battle. Let’s dive into the key betting points to see who has the edge!
High-scoring T-Wolves (55-24) face Nuggets (55-24) in a battle for 1st in the West!
- O/U set at 212.5, lower than most T-Wolves games.
- T-Wolves hot on offense, Nuggets stronger at home according to NBA team stats
- Can Denver’s defense contain Minnesota’s firepower?
Game Information
| Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets |
| Location of the Game: Ball Arena, Denver |
| Date and Time: Wednesday, April 10th 10:00 ET |
| Reason: 2024 NBA Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Timberwolves | 55-24 | 111 | 220 | SPREAD MIN +6 |
MONEYLINE MIN +183 |
TOTAL OVER 212.5 |
| Nuggets | 55-24 | 109 | ||||
- AI Picks: Minnesota Timberwolves 111 – Denver Nuggets 109
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Timberwolves +6 | ML Timberwolves +183 | OVER 212.5
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup
Minnesota Timberwolves Game Analysis
Despite ranking 18th in overall scoring (113.2 ppg), the Timberwolves boast a potent offensive attack:
- Sharpshooters: They lead the league in three-point shooting percentage at 38% and rank 10th in field goal percentage.
- Defensive Dominators: Their true strength lies in defense, where they’re #1 in the NBA, allowing just 106.2 points per game and a league-best 44.8% field goal percentage. They also lead in two-point defense (50.5%) and rank 6th in blocks (6 per game).
- Recent Surge: This stifling defense has been especially dominant recently, allowing just 44.1% shooting overall and a mere 33.8% from three over their last five games.
Injuries: Karl-Anthony Towns (Knee – Out), Jaylen Clark (Achilles – Out) according to NBA injuries
Denver Nuggets Game Analysis
The Denver Nuggets boast a balanced offense, averaging 114.6 points per game (14th in NBA) with a strong focus on efficiency:
- Inside-Out Attack: They rank 4th in the league in field goal percentage but attempt and make fewer threes compared to most teams (25th in attempts, 37% shooting).
- High Assist Rate: Despite a slower pace (28th), Denver excels at ball movement, ranking 3rd in assists per game.
Their true strength lies in defense, especially at home:
- Stifling D: The Nuggets rank 6th in overall defense (109.5 ppg allowed) and are even better at home, giving up just 108.8 points per game.
- Elite Three-Point Defense: They’re a top defensive unit, ranking 2nd in both opponent three-point percentage (35.3%) and made threes allowed (11.2 per game). This dominance has been especially evident recently, with opponents shooting just 29.5% from three over their last five games.
Injuries: Aaron Gordon (Foot – Questionable), Vlatko Cancar (Knee – Out)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Head-to-Head
The last three Timberwolves vs Nuggets matchups with the Nuggets as the underdoog, they have gone 2-1. Over the last three head-to-head matchups between the Timberwolves and Nuggets, taking the Timberwolves against the spread has been a good bet, as they are a perfect 3-0 ATS. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Timberwolves and Nuggets, the teams have averaged 211 points per game with an over/under record of 1-2. The last three times they have faced off with the Nuggets as the home team, the OU record is 1-2.
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