The Denver Nuggets polished off the Los Angeles Lakes in five games to clinch their first-round playoff series. However, the defending NBA champions only got the cash in two out of the five games. Also, four of the tilts went under the total. Now, Denver will step up in class for a second-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota is considered an NBA betting sleeper with a strong lineup. They bring the momentum of a series sweep of the Phoenix Suns in the first round. Denver has a home-court advantage in the best-of-seven series.
2024 NBA Playoffs Second Round Series Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
| Date and Time: | Monday, May 06, 2024, 10 P.M. ET. |
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| Location: | Ball Arena, Denver, CO. |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Timberwolves | +5½ -110 | 206½ -110 | +190 |  |
| Nuggets | -5½ -110 | 206½ -110 | -235 | |
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Series Schedule
- Game 1: Timberwolves at Nuggets, May 4 (7 ET, TNT)
- Game 2: Timberwolves at Nuggets, May 6 (10 ET, TNT)
- Game 3: Nuggets at Timberwolves, May 10 (9:30 ET, ESPN)
- Game 4: Nuggets at Timberwolves, May 12 (8 ET, TNT)
- Game 5: Timberwolves at Nuggets, May 14 (TBD, TNT)*
- Game 6: Nuggets at Timberwolves, May 16 (8:30 ET, ESPN)*
- Game 7: Timberwolves at Nuggets, May 4 (TBD, TNT)*
Denver Nuggets Team Overview
The Denver Nuggets are 57-25 straight up, 38-43-1 against the spread, and 34-47-1 over/under the offshore bookmaker total. Late on, Denver has covered four out of their last five games. In comparison, the Nuggets have gone over the total in four of its previous five matchups. Denver is 2nd in the Western Conference playoff standings. Denver lost a tie-breaker with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
Overall, Denver has NBA metrics of 14th for scoring offense, 4th for field goal percentage, 10th for 3-point field goal percentage, 25th for free throw percentage, and 7th for offensive rebounding. In turn, on defense, the Nuggets have NBA metrics of 6th for scoring defense, 4th for field goal percentage permitted, 8th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 7th for defensive rebounding.
So far in the playoffs, Jokic is averaging 28.2 points, 16.2 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game. Meanwhile, PG Jamal Murray is averaging 23.6 points and 7.2 assists per playoff contest. SF Michael Porter averaged 22.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. And then PF Aaron Gorden is averaging 13.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Overview
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 56-26 straight up, 41-41 against the spread, and 41-41 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, Minnesota has covered two out of their last nine games. In comparison, the Timberwolves have gone over the total in four of its previous five matchups. Minnesota is 3rd in the Western Conference playoff standings. Minnesota is one game behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
To summarize, Minnesota has NBA metrics of 18th for scoring offense, 10th for field goal percentage, 3rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 18th for free throw percentage, and 15th for offensive rebounding. While on defense, the Timberwolves have NBA metrics of 1st for scoring defense, 1st for field goal percentage permitted, 7th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 4th for defensive rebounding.
So far in the NBA Playoffs, Edwards is averaging 31.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. Towns is averaging 19.3 points and 9.5 rebounds per contest. Additionally, Rudy Gobert is averaging 15.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets SBG Free Pick
On this occasion, Denver is the proven champion.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets SBG Best Bet: Denver Nuggets.