Nuggets vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 May 2024
Last updated: May 20, 2024, 12:04AM | Published: May 19, 2024, 10:16AM
The Denver Nuggets will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena on Monday, beginning at 10:00am AEST.
With star players Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter, the Nuggets are looking to overcome a Timberwolves side that includes Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Nuggets vs Timberwolves game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Nuggets vs Timberwolves
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Denver-Minnesota NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 67% chance of beating the Timberwolves at Ball Arena.
More: Nuggets vs Timberwolves Simulated 10K Times
Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Ball Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $1.56, Timberwolves $2.72
- Line: Nuggets -4.5 ($1.97), Timberwolves +4.5 ($1.98)
- Total (Over/Under 200.5 Points): Over $1.92, Under $2.02
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 Nuggets at $1.56 and the Timberwolves at $2.72.
The Nuggets are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.97 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Timberwolves (+4.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.98.
The Over/Under for Nuggets vs Timberwolves has been set at 200.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.92 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nuggets (-4.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 200.5 points has a 54% chance of going Over.
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Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Denver at $1.56 with Betfair (67% probability)
- Line: Nuggets -4.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Total Points: Over 200.5 at $1.92 with Betfair (54% probability)
These Nuggets vs Timberwolves betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Timberwolves at Ball Arena this Monday has the Nuggets winning 103-98.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Denver vs Minnesota on Monday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Nuggets vs Timberwolves without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Nikola Jokic is expected to step up for the Nuggets with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Timberwolves.
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 29 | 12 | 11 |
| Jamal Murray | 22 | 4 | 7 |
| Michael Porter | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| Aaron Gordon | 14 | 5 | 4 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 26 | 5 | 6 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 25 | 8 | 3 |
| Naz Reid | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| Rudy Gobert | 16 | 12 | 2 |
| Mike Conley | 10 | 3 | 6 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Denver vs Minnesota game at Ball Arena.
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Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Preview
The NBA game between the Nuggets and Timberwolves in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 10:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Monday 20 May 2024
- Time: 10:00am AEST
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Denver vs Minnesota predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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