Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (Apr 18)
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Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (Apr 18)

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
Moneyline PickDenver Nuggets
Player PropNikola Jokic to record a triple-double
Same Game Parlay (Bet Builder)Over 225.5 points + Anthony Edwards over 25.5 points + Jamal Murray over 23.5 points
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Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Main Match Info

Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Moneyline Prediction

The Nuggets and the Timberwolves are familiar postseason opponents, having most recently met in the 2023-24 playoffs when Anthony Edwards led Minnesota to a shocking victory.

However, things look different on paper ahead of Saturday’s series opener, as Denver look like the clear favourites.

The Nuggets hold the edge in the regular-season head-to-head, having won three of the four meetings between the two clubs. They’ve also been in excellent form and are arguably one of the hottest teams in the NBA.

The Nuggets are riding a 12-game winning run, while going 13-2 in their last 15 contests.

Minnesota, by contrast, went 5-5 over their last 10 outings. The absence of Edwards during that stretch certainly hurt their chances of earning home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The Timberwolves also endured a fair share of struggles on the road, going 5-5 in their last 10. That’s far from encouraging ahead of visiting Denver’s altitude.

All things considered, it’s difficult to see anything other than a Nuggets win here. Aside from them being the better team and having the best player in the series, they’re also dominant at home. Even though the Timberwolves have won four of their last five games in Denver, the Nuggets are well placed to open the series with a win.

Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Player Prop

Nikola Jokic should be in line for a dominant series against Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves, as the Serbian will be a nightmarish matchup for Minnesota’s frontcourt.

He could very well start the series with a strong performance and deliver a triple-double.

The MVP candidate recorded 34 triple-doubles, the best mark in the league, in the regular season and also averaged a triple-double for a second consecutive season. With 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game in the regular season, Jokic certainly has what it takes to dominate and take over in Game 1.

Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Same Game Parlay

Recent meetings between these two teams have been high-scoring, and nothing suggests that trend should change in this series opener. Four of the last five head-to-heads at Ball Arena have featured at least 225 total points, and that mark has also been hit in each of their four regular-season encounters.

We’re pairing that line with two elite scorers having big games for their respective clubs.

Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves offensively, and the star guard should handle a massive usage rate after a regular season in which he averaged a career-best 28.8 points per game.

As for Murray, he’s comfortable operating as the No. 2 scoring option for the Nuggets. However, he’s shown the ability to take over games in the past, especially when Jokic commands heavy attention from opposing defences. He averaged 25.4 points, 7.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game in the 2025-26 regular season.

Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Team News

Denver Nuggets Team News

The Nuggets should be close to full strength, despite resting several players in the final days of the regular season.

The only two injury concerns are Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones, as both are dealing with hamstring issues. A decision on their availability should be made between Thursday and Friday.

Minnesota Timberwolves Team News

The Timberwolves rested most of their regular rotation members in the final days of the regular season, but they’re not expected to be sidelined for this game. Edwards (knee), Julius Randle (hand), Rudy Gobert (rest), and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) will all suit up and handle their regular workloads.

The only real injury issue the Timberwolves are dealing with is Bones Hyland’s hip problem. Even if he suits up, he should be in line for a backup role.

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