Timberwolves vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 11 May 2024
Last updated: May 11, 2024, 1:38AM | Published: May 7, 2024, 9:35AM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on Saturday, beginning at 11:30am AEST.
Led by the likes of Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, the Timberwolves are aiming to beat a Nuggets team that includes Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter.
Stats Insider's top 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 state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Minnesota-Denver NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves a 63% chance of defeating the Nuggets at Target Center.
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Timberwolves vs Nuggets: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Target Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.67, Nuggets $2.46
- Line: Timberwolves -3.5 ($2.02), Nuggets +3.5 ($1.96)
- Total (Over/Under 205.5 Points): Over $1.94, Under $2.04
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 $1.67 and the Nuggets at $2.46.
The Timberwolves are 3.5-point favourites against the Nuggets, with odds of $2.02 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Nuggets (+3.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.
The Over/Under for Timberwolves vs Nuggets sits at 205.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.94 and odds for the Under at $2.04.
According to Stats Insider's analytics 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 53% chance of going Over.
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Timberwolves vs Nuggets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.67 with Betfair (63% probability)
- Line: Timberwolves -3.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Over 205.5 at $1.94 with Betfair (53% probability)
Today's Timberwolves vs Nuggets best bets are based on world-class modelling 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 this Saturday has the Timberwolves winning 105-101.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Minnesota vs Denver on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Timberwolves vs Nuggets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Target Center.
Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the way for the Timberwolves with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to finish with 30 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists for the Nuggets.
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 29 | 6 | 7 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 27 | 8 | 4 |
| Rudy Gobert | 16 | 12 | 2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Naz Reid | 12 | 4 | 1 |
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 30 | 14 | 12 |
| Jamal Murray | 23 | 4 | 8 |
| Michael Porter | 21 | 9 | 2 |
| Aaron Gordon | 15 | 6 | 4 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 8 | 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 match-up between the Timberwolves and Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 11:30am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Saturday 11 May 2024
- Time: 11:30am AEST
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Minnesota vs Denver 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 the latest in predictive analytics 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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