Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Overview
- Date: April 10, 2024
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Spread: Minnesota Timberwolves 6 (-110), Denver Nuggets -6 (-110)
- Total (Over/Under): 212.5
- Moneyline: Minnesota Timberwolves 185, Denver Nuggets -220
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- Minnesota Timberwolves - 34%
- Denver Nuggets - 66%
Projected Win %:
- Minnesota Timberwolves - 37%
- Denver Nuggets - 63%
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Game Preview
In a highly anticipated matchup, the Minnesota Timberwolves (55-24) will face off against the Denver Nuggets (55-24) on Wednesday night at 10:00 PM ET. This game holds significant importance as it pits two divisional rivals against each other, adding an extra layer of motivation for both teams to secure a victory as they fight for the top seed in the Western Conference.
Both teams are coming into this game on the second night of a back-to-back, which could potentially impact their performance. The Timberwolves played just yesterday, giving them less time to rest and recover, potentially putting them at a disadvantage. Similarly, the Nuggets also played yesterday, which could impact their players' energy levels and increase the challenge they face.
According to the current odds, the Nuggets are favored by 6.0 points, with a moneyline of -210. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, have a moneyline of +180. Based on these odds, the Timberwolves have an implied win probability of 35%, while the Nuggets have an implied win probability of 65%.
Both teams have been performing well recently, with the Timberwolves winning 33 of their last 50 games and the Nuggets winning 36 of their last 50 games. In their most recent outings, the Timberwolves secured a 130-121 victory against the Washington Wizards, while the Nuggets dominated the Utah Jazz with a 111-95 win.
As the game approaches, basketball fans and sports bettors alike are eagerly anticipating this clash between the Timberwolves and the Nuggets. The divisional rivalry, the back-to-back scheduling, and the impressive form of both teams all contribute to the excitement surrounding this game. It remains to be seen which team will come out on top, but one thing is for certain - it's going to be an intense battle on the court.
Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves 99.85 vs Denver Nuggets 104.27
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NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
Denver Nuggets
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
| MIN | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 41.8 | FG | 43.0 |
| 89.3 | FGA | 92.4 |
| .468 | FG% | .466 |
| 15.3 | 3Pt-FG | 14.0 |
| 40.7 | 3Pt-FGA | 38.4 |
| .377 | 3Pt% | .365 |
| 26.5 | 2Pt-FG | 29.0 |
| 48.7 | 2Pt-FGA | 54.0 |
| .545 | 2Pt% | .538 |
| 17.6 | FT | 16.0 |
| 22.3 | FTA | 20.6 |
| .789 | FT% | .777 |
| 11.3 | ORB | 11.7 |
| 33.9 | DRB | 30.5 |
| 45.2 | TRB | 42.2 |
| 26.6 | AST | 28.8 |
| 8.1 | STL | 8.7 |
| 5.1 | BLK | 5.1 |
| 14.8 | TOV | 12.9 |
| 18.6 | PF | 18.9 |
| 116.6 | PTS | 116.0 |
Defense/Offense
| MIN | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 41.3 | FG | 45.1 |
| 89.7 | FGA | 89.1 |
| .460 | FG% | .506 |
| 12.9 | 3Pt-FG | 11.9 |
| 36.7 | 3Pt-FGA | 31.7 |
| .353 | 3Pt% | .376 |
| 28.3 | 2Pt-FG | 33.2 |
| 53.0 | 2Pt-FGA | 57.4 |
| .534 | 2Pt% | .578 |
| 16.0 | FT | 17.8 |
| 20.8 | FTA | 23.1 |
| .767 | FT% | .770 |
| 11.3 | ORB | 11.1 |
| 32.5 | DRB | 34.3 |
| 43.7 | TRB | 45.4 |
| 25.3 | AST | 30.8 |
| 8.5 | STL | 7.9 |
| 4.6 | BLK | 4.9 |
| 15.0 | TOV | 14.2 |
| 19.5 | PF | 17.5 |
| 111.5 | PTS | 119.9 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
| MIN | Four Factors | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| .554 | eFG% | .542 |
| 13.0 | TOV% | 11.3 |
| 25.8 | RB% | 74.6 |
| .196 | FT/FGA | .173 |
Defense/Offense
| MIN | Four Factors | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| .532 | eFG% | .573 |
| 13.2 | TOV% | 12.5 |
| 75.1 | RB% | 26.7 |
| .178 | FT/FGA | .200 |
Analytics
| MIN | Analytics | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Pythag Wins | 50 |
| 29 | Pythag Losses | 32 |
| 5.00 | Margin Of Victory | 3.89 |
| 116.6 | O Rtg | 119.9 |
| 111.5 | D Rtg | 116.0 |
| 97.3 | Pace | 99.8 |
| .249 | FTr | .259 |
| .455 | 3PAr | .356 |
| .588 | TS% | .604 |
Betting Trends
| MIN | Betting Trends | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 114.67 | Avg Score | 117.67 |
| 111.67 | Avg Opp Score | 102.33 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 108.33 | Avg Score | 127.33 |
| 104 | Avg Opp Score | 105.33 |
| MIN | Betting Trends | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 118 | Avg Score | 118.6 |
| 105.2 | Avg Opp Score | 102.6 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 111.6 | Avg Score | 115.4 |
| 103.2 | Avg Opp Score | 106.2 |
| MIN | Betting Trends | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 112.6 | Avg Score | 114.3 |
| 102.5 | Avg Opp Score | 104.2 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
| 7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
| 113 | Avg Score | 120 |
| 105.1 | Avg Opp Score | 108.3 |
