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The Denver Nuggets (37-17) play the Minnesota Timberwolves (29-27) as 9.5-point favorites on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET on ALT. The over/under for the matchup is set at 233 points.
How to bet Nuggets vs. Timberwolves
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 9.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Nuggets as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Nuggets have -392 odds to pick up the win, while the Timberwolves are listed at +307 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 233 points.
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ALT
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends
In the Nuggets’ 54 games this season, they have 28 wins against the spread. Denver has been the favorite in 41 games this season and has come away with the win 31 times (75.6%) in those contests. Nuggets games this year have hit the over on 26 of 56 set point totals.
In the Timberwolves’ 56 games this season, they have 26 wins against the spread. Minnesota has won 48.1% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (13-14). Timberwolves games this season have eclipsed the over/under 24 times in 56 opportunities (42.9%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
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. | 37 | 16.5 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Nah’Shon Hyland | 42 | 12.1 | 2 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
Timberwolves
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 56 | 24.7 | 6 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 2.7 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 53 | 18.1 | 3.1 | 6.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.8 |
| Rudy Gobert | 46 | 13.5 | 11.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 53 | 11.4 | 3.8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 56 | 10.8 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1 |
Nuggets: Jack White: Probable (Adductor), Zeke Nnaji: Questionable (Shoulder), Jamal Murray: Questionable (Injury Management), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Probable (Ankle), Nikola Jokic: Probable (Hamstring), Aaron Gordon: Probable (Ankle), Collin Gillespie: Out (Lower Leg)
Timberwolves: Jordan McLaughlin: Questionable (Calf), Kyle Anderson: Questionable (Back), Rudy Gobert: Questionable (Groin), Austin Rivers: Out (Suspension), Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Calf), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)
What you need to know about the Denver Nuggets
Denver is putting up 116.8 points per game (seventh-ranked in NBA) this season, while ceding 113 points per contest (13th-ranked). The Nuggets are putting up 120.6 points per game in home games. On the road, they are averaging 112.5 points per contest. The Nuggets have been scoring 115.4 points per game in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly lower than the 116.8 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Denver ranks best in the NBA with a three-point shooting percentage of 39.6%. It ranks 13th in the league by sinking 12.3 treys per contest. This season, the Nuggets have taken 64% two-pointers, accounting for 72% of the team’s buckets. They have shot 36% from beyond the arc (28% of the team’s baskets).
What you need to know about the Minnesota Timberwolves
Offensively Minnesota is the 10th-ranked squad in the league (115.5 points per game). On defense it is 19th (114.9 points allowed per game). In 2022-23 the Timberwolves are averaging 4.8 more points per game at home (117.5) than away (112.7). While the Timberwolves are putting up 115.5 points per game in 2022-23, they have bettered that mark over their last 10 games, amassing 117.2 a contest.
Minnesota is 17th in the league in 3-pointers made (11.8 per game) and 19th in 3-point percentage (35.4%). The Timberwolves attempt 38.5% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 61.5% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 27.7% of the Timberwolves’ baskets are 3-pointers, and 72.3% are 2-pointers.
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