Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Picks and Prediction – 4/1/2025

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Picks and Prediction – 4/1/2025

Minnesota Timberwolves (43-32) vs. Denver Nuggets (47-28)
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
TV: TNT, truTV, Max

Previous Games:

  • Timberwolves: Coming off a 123-104 win vs. Detroit

  • Nuggets: Coming off a 129-93 win vs. Utah

Head-to-Head:

Denver has been strong against Minnesota recently, but the Timberwolves have shown resilience, covering the spread in 4 of their last 5 meetings on the road. This is expected to be a close game, with both teams battling for better postseason positioning.

Minnesota Timberwolves Breakdown:

Minnesota is playing well, with 7 wins in their last 10 games. Their offense has been clicking, averaging 123.1 points per game, and they’ve been solid defensively, allowing 110.8 points per game. Anthony Edwards leads the way for the Timberwolves, but players like Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle also bring significant contributions to both ends of the floor. The Timberwolves will need their offense to continue clicking if they are to compete with Denver’s high-scoring attack.

Key Players:

  • Anthony Edwards: 27.2 PPG

  • Julius Randle: 18.7 PPG, 4.7 APG

  • Rudy Gobert: 10.4 RPG

Denver Nuggets Breakdown:

The Nuggets have been up and down, posting a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, but they remain a dangerous team, particularly at home. Nikola Jokic continues to dominate, averaging 29.2 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.2 assists. Denver’s offense averages a league-high 120.9 points per game, and they’ve been highly efficient, shooting 50.7% from the field. Despite their offensive success, they’ve been vulnerable defensively, allowing 117.0 points per game in their last 10 games.

Key Players:

  • Nikola Jokic: 29.2 PPG, 12.8 RPG, 10.2 APG

  • Jamal Murray: 21.6 PPG

  • Michael Porter Jr.: 21.6 PPG

Betting Trends:

Minnesota Timberwolves:

  • 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Denver.

  • 5-1 to the OVER in their last 6 games.

Denver Nuggets:

  • 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games.

  • 5-1 to the OVER in their last 6 games.

Exact Score Prediction:

Denver Nuggets 125 – Minnesota Timberwolves 124

Our Best Bet:

Over 230.5 (-110)

With both teams averaging over 113 points per game and both offenses looking in great form, we expect a high-scoring game. The OVER has cashed in 5 of the last 6 games for both teams, and with the Timberwolves averaging over 120 points in their last 10 games, this game should comfortably hit the OVER.

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