Timberwolves vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 17 May 2024
Last updated: May 17, 2024, 12:35AM | Published: May 15, 2024, 11:33AM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will play the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on Friday, starting at 10:30am AEST.
Led by the likes of Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, the Timberwolves are up against a Nuggets team that includes Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Nuggets game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Timberwolves vs Nuggets
Using high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Minnesota-Denver NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 57% chance of defeating the Nuggets at Target Center.
More: Timberwolves vs Nuggets Simulated 10K Times
Timberwolves vs Nuggets: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Target Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.86, Nuggets $2.14
- Line: Timberwolves -2 ($1.96), Nuggets +2 ($1.99)
- Total (Over/Under 205.5 Points): Over $1.95, Under $1.94
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Timberwolves at $1.86 and the Nuggets at $2.14.
The Timberwolves are listed as 2-point favourites against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.96 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Nuggets (+2) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.99.
The Over/Under for Timberwolves vs Nuggets has been set at 205.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $1.94.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Timberwolves and the Nuggets have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The Over/Under total of 205.5 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Timberwolves vs Nuggets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.86 with Betfair (57% probability)
- Line: Nuggets +2 at $1.99 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Over 205.5 at $1.95 with Betfair (51% probability)
These Timberwolves vs Nuggets betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Nuggets at Target Center on Friday has the Timberwolves winning 103-101.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Minnesota vs Denver on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Timberwolves vs Nuggets without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to have 32 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for the Nuggets.
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 30 | 6 | 7 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 28 | 9 | 4 |
| Rudy Gobert | 17 | 13 | 2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Naz Reid | 12 | 4 | 1 |
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 32 | 13 | 12 |
| Jamal Murray | 25 | 4 | 8 |
| Michael Porter | 18 | 7 | 1 |
| Aaron Gordon | 16 | 6 | 5 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 9 | 3 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Minnesota vs Denver match-up at Target Center.
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Timberwolves vs Nuggets: Preview
The NBA game between the Timberwolves and Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to tip off at 10:30am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Friday 17 May 2024
- Time: 10:30am AEST
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Minnesota vs Denver predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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