The Denver Nuggets ready for Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves as 6.5-point favorites. The playoff matchup on Monday begins at 10:00 PM ET on TNT from Ball Arena. The Timberwolves lead the series 1-0. The matchup’s point total is 208.
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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -6.5 | 208 |
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Injury Report as of May 6
Nuggets: Vlatko Cancar: Out (Knee), Jamal Murray: Questionable (Calf)
Timberwolves: None
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Timberwolves (+6.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (208) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Stat Rankings
| Nuggets Avg. (Rank) | Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 114.9 (14th) | Points Scored | 113 (18th) |
| 109.6 (6th) | Points Allowed | 106.5 (1st) |
| 44.4 (7th) | Rebounds | 43.6 (15th) |
| 10.7 (13th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.4 (24th) |
| 11.7 (25th) | 3pt Made | 12.6 (15th) |
| 29.5 (3rd) | Assists | 26.6 (15th) |
| 11.8 (4th) | Turnovers | 13.4 (19th) |
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Nuggets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 79 | 26.4 | 12.4 | 9 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Jamal Murray | 59 | 21.2 | 4.1 | 6.5 | 1 | 0.7 | 2.5 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 81 | 16.7 | 7 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 2.7 |
| Aaron Gordon | 73 | 13.9 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Reggie Jackson | 82 | 10.2 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 79 | 25.9 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.4 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 62 | 21.8 | 8.3 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.2 |
| Rudy Gobert | 76 | 14 | 12.9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0 |
| Naz Reid | 81 | 13.5 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.1 |
| Mike Conley | 76 | 11.4 | 2.9 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
Betting Trends
- Against the spread, the Nuggets are 38-42-2 this season.
- Against the spread as 6.5-point favorites or more, Denver is 20-19-1.
- Out of 82 Nuggets games so far this season, 35 have gone over the total.
- A total of 68 times so far this season, Denver and its opponent have combined for more than 208 points.
- The over/under in this matchup is 208 points, 16.5 fewer than the average total in this season’s Nuggets contests.
- The Timberwolves are 40-40-2 against the spread this year.
- Minnesota has two wins ATS (2-1) as a 6.5-point underdog or more this season.
- There have been 41 Timberwolves games (out of 82) that went over the total this year.
- Minnesota’s games have finished with over 208 points scored 67 times this year.
- The average total points scored in Timberwolves games this year (208) is 11.5 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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