The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves meet for a potential Western Conference playoff preview.
Denver is 2-2 on the season, winning two straight OT games after two straight losses. The Nuggets beat the Raptors 127-125 in OT and the Nets 144-139 in OT. Denver had two days off before this matchup to refocus for the final contest of a three-game road trip.
Minnesota is 2-2 and is coming off a 120-114 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. This is the final game of a three-game homestand for Minnesota and like Denver, they had two days off, so the rest is neutral. Anthony Edwards had 37 points in the last game, but 24 of them came in the first quarter.
That being said, let’s dive into the matchup and offer up some information and maybe a sweat or two.
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Details and how to watch Nuggets @ Timberwolves
● Date: Friday November 1, 2024
● Time: 9:30 PM ET
● Website: Target Center
● City: Minnesota, MN
● Television/Streaming: ESPN
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Game odds for Nuggets @ Timberwolves
The latest odds from Friday afternoon:
● Moneyline: Denver Nuggets (+150), Minnesota Timberwolves (-180)
● Spread: Minnesota -4 (-110)
● Total: 219.0
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Likely starting lineups for Denver and Minnesota
· Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2)
PG Mike Conley
SG Anthony Edwards
SF Jaden McDaniels
PF Julius Randle
C Rudy Gobert
· Denver Nuggets (2-2)
PG Jamal Murray
SG Christian Braun
SF Michael Porter Jr.
PF Aaron Gordon
C Nikola Jokic
Top betting trends and insights to know ahead of Nuggets @ Timberwolves
Denver is one of two teams that are winless ATS (0-4).
Minnesota is 1-3 ATS this season.
Both Denver and Minnesota are 2-2 on the Over/Under.
Denver was 29-29-1 ATS on neutral rest last year.
Minnesota was 28-30 ATS on neutral rest last year.
Denver was 7-6 ATS as a road underdog last season and 6-7 on the ML, the 5th best ML mark in the NBA.
Minnesota was 17-26-1 ATS as a home favorite last season.
Nikola Jokic has tripled in two of the past four games.
Anthony Edwards has scored 24 or more points in four straight.
Rudy Gobert has 11 or more rebounds in three of four games.
Notable Players for Nuggets @ Timberwolves
Top Score Props
Nikola Jokic O/U 27.5 Points
Anthony Edwards O/U 26.5 Points
Julius Randle O/U 20.5 Points
Jamal Murray O/U 18.5 Points
Highest Bounce Props
Rudy Gobert O/U 11.5 Rebounds
Nikola Jokic O/U 11.5 Rebounds
Julius Randle O/U 6.5 Rebounds
Michael Porter Jr O/U 5.5 Rebounds
Aaron Gordon O/U 5.5 Rebounds
Highest Helping Props
Nikola Jokic O/U 7.5 Assists
Jamal Murray O/U 4.5 Assists
Mike Conley O/U 4.5 Assists
Anthony Edwards O/U 4.5 Assists
Expert picks and predictions for Nuggets @ Timberwolves
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NBC Sports Betting Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes Russell Westbrook to top his 6.5 Rebounds + Assists vs. Minnesota:
“Westbrook averages 5.3 potential assists per game and 6.0 rebound chances per game, so at first glance, getting another seven rebounds and assists per 11.3 chances isn’t a good bet.
However, Westbrook had seven possible assists in the last game (five converted), while only counting four rebound opportunities (one converted). His assist opportunities have steadily climbed and they will make him gain chemistry with his new teammates. As for rebounding, Westbrook will always fight for boards and Denver will need guard help to rebound against Minnesota.
Westbrook has hit the More than two out of four times in this prop, but I like the chances for more than 20 minutes and a faster tempo when he comes on. At Over 7.5 rebound and assists, I would need at least +125 to be considered. .”
Here are the best bets our model projects for the Timberwolves and the Nuggets:
· Money line: NBC Sports finds strength to take the Timberwolves ML (-180)
· to spread: NBC Sports has confidence in Minnesota on the spread
· All in all: NBC Sports has low confidence in a play on the Total OVER 218.5 points
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