Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
October 4, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets -3.5 / Minnesota Timberwolves +3.5 — Over/Under: 22.45
The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Thursday in NBA preseason action at the Target Center. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost twice to the Celtics, the Thunder, and Thunder. The Denver Nuggets have lost 6 of their last 9 preseason games. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 103.8 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 18.3 points and 9.7 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 16 points and 3.7 rebounds. Julian Strawther is the third double-digit scorer and Russell Westbrook is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 29.4 percent from beyond the arc and 67.6 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the 76ers while losing to the Knicks and Bulls. The Timberwolves have won 7 of their last 9 preseason games. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 119.5 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 21 points and 3 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 15 points and 5 assists. Josh Minott is the third double-digit scorer and Naz Reid is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.5 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Denver Nuggets are getting the benefit of the doubt from oddsmakers because the Timberwolves are on the end of a back to back. Don’t expect the Timberwolves to play many of their key players, if at all. However, the Nuggets aren’t winning games regardless and have lost 6 of their last 9 preseason games overall. The Nuggets have looked sluggish at both ends of the floor. The Nuggets are also an experienced team that’s going through the motions and just waiting for the regular season to arrive. The value is with the Timberwolves and the free buckets.