Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

On January 26, 2025By Littum

The Minnesota Timberwolves (23-21) welcomes you Denver Nuggets (28-16) to Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 15 ET (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around Nuggets vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 1-0

The Nuggets beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday to finish as 7.5-point home favorites. They were led by C Nicholas Jokelywho counted 35 points, 22 rebounds and 17 assists. Denver has covered 4 straight games and 8 of the last 9. The Nuggets are 23-20-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

The Timberwolves snapped a 2-game skid with a 115-114 win at the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, closing as 3.5-point favorites. F Jaden McDaniels led the way with 27 points. Minnesota has struggled over the past few weeks, going just 2-5 ATS. That’s 17-26-1 ATS on the season.

Nuggets to Timberwolves odds

Delivered by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting for a complete list. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Timberwolves +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread: Nuggets -4.5 (-110) | Timberwolves +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Nuggets on Timberwolves key injuries

Nuggets

Timberwolves

G Donte DiVincenzo (toe) out
G Anthony Edwards (disease) doubtful

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Nuggets at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Forecast

Nuggets 119, Timberwolves 110

Moneyline

PASS.

The Timberwolves have been terrible at home and while Edwards (illness) could still play, he may not be 100%. That said, the Nuggets should win, but they are too expensive to take here.

Against the spread

SAT NUGGETS -4.5 (-110).

Timberwolves are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. They are also just 4-7 ATS in their last 11 games overall, allowing at least 114 points in 3 of their last 5.

The Nuggets have stormed, won and swept 6 straight road games. They have scored at least 132 points in 3 of their last 4.

Game NUGGETS -4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

SET ABOVE 228.5 (-110).

The Nuggets have scored at least 118 points in 6 of their last 9 games, going 6-3 O/U and allowing at least 113 in 3 of their last 5.

The Timberwolves have also performed well offensively, scoring at least 115 points in 6 of their last 7 games, going 5-2 O/U. Given these trends, roof ABOVE 228.5 (-110).

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