Nuggets vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 May 2024
Last updated: May 4, 2024, 11:06PM | Published: May 4, 2024, 3:31AM
The Denver Nuggets will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena on Sunday, beginning at 9:00am AEST.
With star players Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter, the Nuggets are up against a Timberwolves line-up that includes Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Nuggets vs Timberwolves game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Nuggets vs Timberwolves
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday'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 Sunday's NBA game at Ball Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $1.56, Timberwolves $2.74
- Line: Nuggets -4.5 ($2.00), Timberwolves +4.5 ($1.97)
- Total (Over/Under 209.5 Points): Over $1.99, Under $2.00
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 $2.74.
The Nuggets are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Timberwolves, with odds of $2.00 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Timberwolves (+4.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.97.
The Over/Under for Nuggets vs Timberwolves has been set at 209.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.99 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nuggets (-4.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 209.5-point Over/Under has a 51% 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 $2.00 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Total Points: Over 209.5 at $1.99 with Betfair (51% probability)
Stats Insider's Nuggets vs Timberwolves predictions are based on market-leading modelling and gambling intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Timberwolves at Ball Arena this Sunday has the Nuggets winning 107-102.
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 Sunday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Nuggets vs Timberwolves without necessarily betting on the outcome of Sunday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Ball Arena.
Nikola Jokic is expected to lead the Nuggets with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to finish with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Timberwolves.
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 29 | 13 | 11 |
| Jamal Murray | 26 | 5 | 9 |
| Michael Porter | 21 | 8 | 2 |
| Aaron Gordon | 18 | 7 | 4 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 9 | 3 | 2 |
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 28 | 6 | 7 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Rudy Gobert | 17 | 13 | 2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 14 | 4 | 2 |
| Naz Reid | 12 | 4 | 1 |
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Denver vs Minnesota match-up at Ball Arena.
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Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Nuggets and Timberwolves in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 9:00am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Sunday 5 May 2024
- Time: 9:00am AEST
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Denver vs Minnesota predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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