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The Minnesota Timberwolves have won seven out of their last 10 games and have generally been on an upward trend since the start of the new calendar year. They are 13-6 in their last 19 games.
One of those wins was a 30-point demolition of the very same Denver Nuggets on Sunday. As for the Nuggets, they lead the West and had three straight wins before getting blown out by Minnesota on Sunday.
The Nuggets rested their stars in that one, so are they a good bet on the NBA betting odds to rebound here?
Let’s check the latest NBA news, stats, injury report and NBA lines for Timberwolves vs Nuggets. We’ve got plenty of NBA picks for you to consider.
Edwards the Engine for Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves haven’t been able to get Karl-Anthony Towns healthy as he remains sidelined indefinitely, but Anthony Edwards has stepped up in his stead.
Edwards is taking on the leader role head-on, averaging 24.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. He also leads the team with 1.7 steals per game. He’s proving that he can do it all on the floor and it’s been badly needed for a team that’s struggled to start the season.
Without Towns available, center Rudy Gobert has been doing more. Gobert has become the team’s lock-down center in the paint, averaging 13.5 points and 11.6 rebounds.
Gobert is listed as questionable to play in this game, and if he can’t go, Denver might run wild on the Timberwolves defensively. Check in on his status before you bet online.
Nuggets Searching for Revenge
Denver is looking to avenge its loss to the Wolves on Sunday, especially considering that it was one of its worst of the season.
Nikola Jokic didn’t play in that game but the superstar center should in this one. He is averaging 24.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 10.1 assists. He’ll wreak havoc on the Wolves if Gobert isn’t healthy enough to play.
Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Bones Hyland were all out for that contest, too. Combined, that quartet averages 73.8 points. With them back in the fold, the Nuggets should be in a far better position to compete.
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Timberwolves vs Nuggets Head-to-Head
These teams have met up three times in the past two months, with the Wolves winning two of those matchups.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Game Information
- Game: Timberwolves (29-27) vs Nuggets (37-17)
- Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Day/Time: Tuesday, Feb. 7th, 9:00 p.m. ET
- Timberwolves vs Nuggets Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Betting Lines
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Picks & Prediction
Even with the Wolves crushing Denver by 30 points two days ago, the Nuggets are listed as the heavy favorites in the sportsbook. This looks like a great spot for Denver to rebound.
These are division rivals and Minnesota is playing well, but Denver is going to be smarting after that beatdown. If all of their key starters are back in the fold, fresh off a breather, the Nuggets should win and cover the big number. Take them with your NBA picks.
Denver is listed at -420 in our Vegas lines. So, if you wager $100 on the Nuggets, there’s a chance to win $24. Minnesota is +330, with a chance to win $330 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Nuggets an 80.77% chance to win, with the Timberwolves at 23.26%.
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Nuggets vs Timberwolves Previous Game (Jan. 18, 2022)
The NBA All-Star Break is coming soon, but there is still plenty of work that needs to be done. The Denver Nuggets visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, and this is an interesting matchup.
Denver comes into this game with the best record in the Western Conference, as they have improved to 37-16. The Nuggets have rattled off three straight wins, but all of those victories came at home.
Minnesota has dropped two of its last three games, and they are now just 28-27 on the year. The Timberwolves were supposed to contend at the top of the conference this season, but injuries have hurt them in a big way.
The NBA betting odds for this game have the Denver Nuggets as 1.5-point betting favorites over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
