Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets 4/19/23 – On Wednesday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to Denver Nuggets for Game 2 of their Western Conference quarterfinals best-of-seven series. Minnesota trails in their series 0-1 after dropping Game 1 against Denver Nuggets on Sunday 109-80. It was the fifth consecutive matchup between these two clubs where the home team emerged victorious. According to basketball betting experts, the Denver Nuggets will claim victory in Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves by easily beating them like in Game 1.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Ball Arena Denver, CO
TV: TNT
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets 4/19/23 Betting Odds
Timberwolves
Moneyline: +280
Spread: +8.5 (-110)
Total: 223 over (-108)
Nuggets
Moneyline: -350
Spread: -8.5 (-110)
Total: 223 under (-112)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Analysis
The Minnesota Timberwolves come into this game boasting an overall record of 43-40. They average 115.8 points per game while shooting 49.0% from the field; 36.5% on three-point attempts and 75% from free throw line are among their many highlights this season. Minnesota is currently pulling down 41.9 rebounds per game and have made 2,145 dimes this season, which ranks eighth among NBA teams for passing. They lose possession 15.3 times per game via turnovers while as a collective they commit 21.6 fouls daily. Defensively, the Minnesota Timberwolves are forcing opponents into an average of 15.4 turnovers per game while drawing 20.2 personal fouls a night – placing them 12th in terms of assists given away on this season with 2,051. The Timberwolves defense is giving up an average field goal percentage of 47.1% while also surrendering 44.7 rebounds per game as an entire unit. Furthermore, they allow 36.9% three-point shots while ranking 18th in points allowed per game.
Denver Nuggets currently stands with a 54-29 win/loss mark so far this year, committing 18.6 fouls per contest while shooting 75.1% from the charity stripe and providing assistance 28.9 times per game while losing possession via turnover 14.5 times per contest. Denver has scored 9,495 points so far this season and have an incredible 43 boards per contest on offense; connecting at 50.4% from the field – ranking first overall among basketball teams. Denver has allowed their opponents to make 34.4% of 3-point attempts and convert 77.5% from the free throw line, while giving up 25.7 assists and 40.8 boards per game, placing them 16th overall and 1st among NBA teams respectively. The Nuggets currently rank 8th in basketball in terms of points allowed per contest with 112.5, forcing opponents into 13.5 TOs each game and permitting teams to shoot 47.8% from the field.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Against the Spread
Minnesota Timberwolves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 7 games. Minnesota are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games. Minnesota are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games against Denver. Minnesota are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games against Denver. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games on the road.
Denver Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Denver’s last 14 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver’s last 8 games against Minnesota. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games at home. Denver are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Minnesota. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver’s last 8 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Free Pick
The Minnesota Timberwolves struggled in most areas outside of shooting in Game 1, however Denver Nuggets have the upper hand as they will control this series. According to NBA betting forums, the Denver Nuggets typically dominate home games and should prevail comfortably against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Free Pick: Denver Nuggets -8.5 (-110)
