Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets 4/10/19 - NBA Betting Picks & Odds
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets
NBA: 10:30 PM EST
Apr. 10, 2019
TV: NA
Latest Odds : DEN -11.5 Total 218.5
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to visit the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado for a Western Conference clash against the Denver Nuggets. The Minnesota Timberwolves come into this matchup eliminated from postseason contention with a 36-44 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent game to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 132-126. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way for the Minnesota Timberwolves with 35 points and 7 rebounds. Tyus Jones recorded a double-double in the loss as he contributed 10 points and 13 assists.
The Denver Nuggets come into this matchup sitting in 2nd place of the Western Conference with a 53-27 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their latest road game to the Portland Trail Blazers, 115-108. Gary Harris led the way for the Denver Nuggets with 18 points as he went 8 for 12 from the field. Mason Plumlee contributed a double-double in the loss for Denver as he pitched in 10 points and 11 rebounds.
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Karl-Anthony Towns is the leading scorer and rebounder for the Minnesota Timberwolves as the all-star forward is averaging 24.4 PPG and 12.4 RPG while also contributing a team-high 1.6 blocks per game. Jeff Teague is the leading assists guy for the Timberwolves as the veteran guard is contributing 8.2 RPG while also pitching in 12.1 PPG. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 45.7% from the field this season while connecting on 35.1% of their three-point attempts.
Nikola Jokic is the leading scorer, rebounder, and assists guy for the Denver Nuggets as the all-star center is averaging 20.2 PPG, 10.8 RPG, and 7.4 APG while also contributing a team-high 1.3 steals per game. Jamal Murray is the top guard for the Nuggets as the 3rd year guard is contributing 18.2 PPG and 4.9 APG. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 46.6% from the field this season while connecting on 35.1% of their three-point attempts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Timberwolves are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Nuggets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 20-6 in Nuggets last 26 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Denver Nuggets -11.5
The Denver Nuggets are locked into the playoffs, but they are still in a race for the 2nd spot of the Western Conference with the Houston Rockets which is the difference between playing the Thunder or say the Clippers or Spurs in the 1st round. Denver has been the best team at home in the NBA this season as they are 33-7 SU while Minnesota is 11-29 SU on the road. Denver has too much depth for the Minnesota Timberwolves which will prove vital on a back-to-back. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win and cover, 127-113.