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Free NBA betting picks, odds, predictions for the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets on 4/23/2023. Our best bets and top NBA picks for moneylines, over/unders and more.
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Today's Betting Overview - Nuggets @ Timberwolves
The Nuggets take on the Timberwolves on Sunday, April 23rd at Target Center, Minneapolis. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Denver Nuggets (53-29) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (42-40)
- Date: Sunday, April 23rd
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- Venue: Target Center
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Nuggets
- NONE
Timberwolves
- Jaylen Nowell (Questionable) Knee
- Naz Reid (Out) Wrist
- Jaden McDaniels (Out) Hand
- Josh Minott (Questionable) Ankle
Denver Nuggets - NBA Betting Analysis
After taking down the Timberwolves by a score of 120-111, the Nuggets are riding a four game win streak. Michael Porter Jr. led the way in scoring with 25 points. Not only did Denver win the game, but they also covered the spread as 1.5-point favorites.
With the win, the team has moved to 53-29, placing them 1st in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 34-7 at home and 19-22 on the road. The Nuggets have a four game win streak against the spread and have an overall ATS mark of 47-37.
This season, the Nuggets' offense has been excellent, ranking 12th in the NBA at 115.8 points per game. Denver has averaged 114 points per contest over their last five games. Throughout the season, the Nuggets have been one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, hitting 37.9% of their looks from dide (3rd). Their three-point shooting efficiency has made up for them ranking just 30th in pace at 97.9 possessions per game. So far, their overall field goal percentage is 1st at 50.4%.
This season, the Denver defense ranks 8th in the league, giving up an average of 110.4 points per game. Opposing teams have a field goal percentage of 47.1% and have knocked down 34.4% of their three-point attempts. The Nuggets also rank 1st in the NBA for defensive rebounds. However, when it comes to forcing turnovers, Denver is only 22nd, with 13.8 turnovers forced per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves - NBA Betting Analysis
The Timberwolves enter today's game having lost three straight, including a 120-111 loss to the Nuggets. Anthony Edwards led the team in scoring with 36 points on 45.5% shooting. Going into the game, oddsmakers had Minnesota as the 1.5 point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.
Now, the Timberwolves' overall record sits at 42-40, placing them 8th in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 22-19 and 20-21 on the road. The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in 3 straight games and have an overall ATS record of 42-45.
Currently, the Timberwolves are ranked 18th among all NBA teams with an average of 115.8 points per game. However, if their recent performance is any indication, they may drop in the rankings soon. Over their last five games, they have averaged just 105 points per contest. In today's game we will likely see the Timberwolves attempting to control the pace of play, as they average 101.2 possessions per game, ranking 7th in the league. Minnesota has also been strong with their outside shooting this season, ranking 7th in three-point shooting percentage at 36.5%. Their per game assist average of 26.2 is 13th in the NBA.
This season, Minnesota's defense is 8th in the league, allowing an average of 110.4 points per contest. So far, opposing teams have hit 47.1% of their field goal attempts and 34.4% from beyond the arc. The Timberwolves have also been a strong defensive rebounding unit, sitting 1st in the NBA. However, in terms of turnovers forced, Minnesota is just 40th at 14.8 per game.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Nuggets vs. Timberwolves
Today's matchup will be the 7th game of the season between the Nuggets and Timberwolves. So far, the Nuggets have the leg up in the series 5-2. In the most recent game between the two teams, the Nuggets won by a score of 120-111, along with covering the spread as 1.5 point favorites. The over/under line going into the game was 223.0 points which the teams exceeded.
In the Nuggets' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 3-2 against the spread. In their last three road contests, they are 2-1 ATS and 1-2 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 4-6 with an average of 219 points per contest.
Across Minnesota's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight-up. As the underdog, the Timberwolves are 0-3 straight up on an average scoring differential of -16 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 3-0. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 225 points per game and an over/under mark of 4-6.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: DEN -3.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 225.0
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