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The Minnesota Timberwolves (28-27) play the Denver Nuggets (37-16) as 8-point favorites on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET on ALT. The over/under in the game is 226.5.
How to bet Timberwolves vs. Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 8 points, with sportsbooks listing the Timberwolves as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Timberwolves have -311 odds to pick up the win, while the Nuggets are listed at +249 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 226.5 points.
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, February 5, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ALT
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
The Timberwolves have played 55 games, with 25 wins against the spread. Minnesota has been the favorite in 28 games this season and has come away with the win 15 times (53.6%) in those contests. Timberwolves games this year have gone over the total in 24 out of 53 opportunities (45.3%).
The Nuggets have played 53 games, with 28 wins against the spread. Denver has won 50% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (6-6). Nuggets games this season have gone over the point total 49.1% of the time (26 out of 53 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Timberwolves
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 55 | 24.8 | 6.1 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 2.7 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 52 | 18.1 | 3.1 | 6.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.8 |
| Rudy Gobert | 45 | 13.4 | 11.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 52 | 11.3 | 3.8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 55 | 10.7 | 2.6 | 2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1 |
Nuggets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 46 | 24.8 | 11.3 | 10.1 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Jamal Murray | 45 | 20.2 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
| Aaron Gordon | 47 | 16.7 | 6.8 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 36 | 16.4 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Nah’Shon Hyland | 42 | 12.1 | 2 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Injury Report
Nuggets: Nah’Shon Hyland: Probable (Illness), Nikola Jokic: Probable (Hamstring), Aaron Gordon: Probable (Ankle), Jack White: Out (Adductor), Collin Gillespie: Out (Lower Leg)
What you need to know about the Minnesota Timberwolves
With 115.2 points per game on offense, Minnesota is 10th in the NBA. At the other end of the court, it surrenders 115.2 points per contest, which ranks 19th in the league. The Timberwolves average 117.2 points per game in home games, compared to 112.7 points per game on the road, a difference of 4.5 points per contest. In their last 10 games, the Timberwolves have been putting up 116.2 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 115.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
With 11.9 treys per game, Minnesota is 16th in the NBA. It has a 35.4% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranks 18th in the league. Of the shots taken by the Timberwolves in 2022-23, 61.4% of them have been two-pointers (72.1% of the team’s made baskets) and 38.6% have been threes (27.9%).
What you need to know about the Denver Nuggets
With 117.2 points scored per game and 112.7 points allowed, Denver is sixth in the league offensively and 11th on defense. The Nuggets are scoring more points at home (120.6 per game) than away (113.1). Over their last 10 games, the Nuggets are averaging 117.8 points per contest, 0.6 more than their season average (117.2).
Beyond the arc, Denver is 12th in the league in 3-pointers made per game (12.4). It is best in 3-point percentage at 39.8%. In 2022-23, the Nuggets have attempted 64% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 36% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 71.8% of the Nuggets’ baskets have been 2-pointers, and 28.2% have been 3-pointers.
Our pick to win this game is the Nuggets, and we project that Nuggets will cover the spread (Timberwolves -8). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 226.5 points.
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