Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Western Semifinals Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for May 10

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game Info

• Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
• Time: 9:30 PM ET
• Venue: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Coverage: ESPN

The Minnesota Timberwolves take a 2-0 lead into Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Timberwolves are favored by 3.5 points in the contest, which will be broadcast on ESPN at 9:30 PM ET. The point total for the matchup is set at 204.5.

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Odds & Spread

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Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Timberwolves win (60.4%)

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves have covered the spread 40 times this season (40-40-2).
• The Nuggets are 38-42-2 against the spread this season.
• This season, Timberwolves games have hit the over 41 times.
• The Nuggets have eclipsed the over/under 42.7% of the time this season (35 of 82 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Minnesota has fared worse at home, covering 18 times in 41 home games, and 22 times in 41 road games.
• In terms of over/unders, the Timberwolves hit the over less consistently at home, as they've eclipsed the total 19 times in 41 opportunities this season (46.3%). In away games, they have hit the over 22 times in 41 opportunities (53.7%).
• Against the spread, Denver has performed better at home (21-18-2) than on the road (17-24-0).
• Nuggets games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (19 times out of 41) than on the road (16 of 41) this year.

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards averages 25.9 points, 5.4 boards and 5.1 assists, shooting 46.1% from the field and 35.7% from downtown, with 2.4 made 3-pointers per game.
• Rudy Gobert's numbers on the season are 14 points, 12.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest, shooting 66.1% from the floor (second in NBA).
• Karl-Anthony Towns' numbers on the season are 21.8 points, 8.3 boards and 3 assists per game, shooting 50.4% from the field and 41.6% from downtown, with an average of 2.2 made 3-pointers.
• Naz Reid is averaging 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
• Mike Conley is averaging 11.4 points, 5.9 assists and 2.9 boards.

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic averages 26.4 points for the Nuggets, plus 12.4 rebounds and 9 assists.
• Per game, Michael Porter Jr. provides the Nuggets 16.7 points, 7 boards and 1.5 assists. He also averages 0.5 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• Per game, Jamal Murray gets the Nuggets 21.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.7 blocks.
• The Nuggets are getting 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game from Aaron Gordon.
• The Nuggets are receiving 10.2 points, 1.9 boards and 3.8 assists per game from Reggie Jackson.

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