The Denver Nuggets (31-13) hope to extend a seven-game winning stretch when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (22-23) on January 18, 2023 at Ball Arena.
This article uses betting data updated as of January 18, 2023 at 11:01 PM ET. See all the up-to-date odds for this outing in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Nuggets Vs Timberwolves Betting Odds
Injury Report as of January 18
Nuggets: Nah’Shon Hyland: Probable (Ankle), Jamal Murray: Probable (Ankle), Jeff Green: Doubtful (Hand), Peyton Watson: Out (Adductor), Collin Gillespie: Out (Lower Leg)
Timberwolves: Rudy Gobert: Out (Groin), Austin Rivers: Questionable (Knee), Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Hip), Taurean Prince: Questionable (Ankle), Jordan McLaughlin: Out (Calf), Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Calf), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Timberwolves (+9) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (241.5) |
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 117.2 (6th) | Points Scored | 115.0 (12th) |
| 113.1 (14th) | Points Allowed | 115.4 (19th) |
| 43.3 (15th) | Rebounds | 41.5 (26th) |
| 10.2 (15th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.2 (25th) |
| 12.3 (11th) | 3pt Made | 11.3 (20th) |
| 28.8 (2nd) | Assists | 25.3 (12th) |
| 14.3 (19th) | Turnovers | 15.2 (27th) |
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Nuggets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 40 | 25.0 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Jamal Murray | 37 | 18.5 | 4.0 | 5.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| Aaron Gordon | 39 | 16.6 | 6.8 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 30 | 16.5 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Nah’Shon Hyland | 36 | 12.9 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 45 | 23.9 | 6.0 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 2.6 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 42 | 17.1 | 3.0 | 6.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| Rudy Gobert | 39 | 13.3 | 11.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 42 | 11.4 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 45 | 11.4 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Betting Trends
- The Nuggets have covered the spread 23 times in 44 games.
- Against the spread as 9-point favorites or more, Denver is 5-5-1.
- The Nuggets have seen 20 of their 44 games hit the over.
- Denver’s games have finished with more than 241.5 points nine times so far this season.
- The over/under in this game is 241.5 points, 11.3 higher than the average total in Nuggets games this season.
- Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 19-26-0 this year.
- Minnesota is winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least a 9-point underdog this year.
- The Timberwolves have played 45 games this season, and 22 of them have hit the over.
- So far this year, 14 Minnesota’s games have featured more than 241.5 points scored.
- The over/under for this game is 11.0 points higher than the average scoring total for Timberwolves games of 230.5.
