Timberwolves vs Nuggets Wednesday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are set for a Wednesday night showdown against the Denver Nuggets. Minnesota heads into this matchup riding a five-game winning streak, while the Nuggets look to start a streak of their own after a dominant win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Not only is Denver looking to add another win to the record, but Michael Malone’s squad hopes to finally knock off the T-Wolves, who currently lead the season series 2-0.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets
- Location: Ball Arena – Denver, Colorado
- Where to Watch: ESPN
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: Nuggets -3.5 | Total: 234.5
- Moneyline: Nuggets -164 | Timberwolves +138
Please be aware that betting odds may change after the publication of this article.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Best Bet: Timberwolves ML +138
The Timberwolves head into this matchup as the underdog despite winning each of the first two games this season against the Nuggets. Although both of the first couple of games were in Minnesota, it’s clear that the T-Wolves evenly stack up against Denver’s personnel, even dating back to last year’s postseason series. In addition, the Nuggets laundry list of an injury report gives me more faith that Chris Finch’s squad can steal a win on the road.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Best Total Bet: Over 234.5
Both teams have the firepower to score points quickly, and they’ve proven that in their previous two matchups this season. Denver ranks No. 3 in the league, averaging 121.5 points per game, while the Timberwolves average 112.8 points per matchup. Assuming the trend stays the same, this matchup has a good chance to hit the over on the 234.5-point set total, with a final score of 124-119 as a realistic outcome.
Timberwolves Best Player Bet: Julius Randle 2+ Threes +102
Julius Randle hasn’t looked like the star player the Timberwolves were hoping to get when they made the blockbuster move to land him in the offseason. However, he’s averaging 18.7 points per game, and the Kentucky product can still be relied on as a top-scoring option for Minnesota. Randle has finished with 2+ threes in three of his last five games, and with Denver likely looking to take away Anthony Edwards on offense, it could open up more scoring opportunities for the big man.
Nuggets Best Player Bet: Jamal Murray 25+ Points Scored +152
Jamal Murray has struggled at times, but he has seemed to find his rhythm on offense lately. Coming off a 34-point performance in the Nuggets’ win over the Thunder, the star guard could carry the momentum into this showdown against the Timberwolves. Considering Murray finished with 25 points in the last matchup against Minnesota, it gives me confidence he can put together another solid game on Wednesday.
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