Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Playoffs Game 5 Betting Preview: Point Spread, Moneylines, Odds

The Denver Nuggets are 9-point favorites heading into a decisive Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena on Tuesday, starting at 9:00 PM ET on NBA TV, ALT, and BSN. The Nuggets hold a 3-1 series lead. The matchup’s point total is set at 221.5.

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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game Time and Odds

  • Game Day: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
  • Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NBA TV, ALT, and BSN
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Arena: Ball Arena
  • Moneyline favorite: Nuggets (-425)
  • Spread: Nuggets (-9)
  • Total: 221.5

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Betting Stats and Trends

  • The Nuggets are 44-36-2 against the spread this season.
  • In games this season when favored by 9 points or more, Denver has gone 10-12-1 against the spread.
  • Nuggets games have gone over the total 37 times this season.
  • Denver’s games this season have gone over 221.5 points 58 out of 82 times.
  • Nuggets games this season feature an average total of 228.3 points, a number 6.8 points higher than Tuesday’s over/under.
  • The Timberwolves are 39-41-2 against the spread this year.
  • Minnesota has an ATS record of 1-2 when playing as at least 9-point underdogs.
  • Games involving the Timberwolves have hit the over 37 times this season.
  • Minnesota’s games have gone over 221.5 points in 52 of 82 chances this season.
  • The 221.5-point over/under for this game is 10.1 below the 231.6 points per game average in Timberwolves games this season.

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Statistics and Rankings

Nuggets Rank Nuggets AVG Timberwolves AVG Timberwolves Rank
12th 115.8 Points Scored 115.8 12th
8th 112.5 Points Allowed 115.8 18th
18th 43 Rebounds 41.9 23rd
16th 10.1 Off. Rebounds 9.1 26th
18th 11.8 3pt Made 12.2 13th
2nd 28.9 Assists 26.2 8th
20th 13.8 Turnovers 14.8 27th

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Stats and Trends

  • The Nuggets have covered the spread seven times in their past 10 matchups while putting up a 5-5 record straight-up in those games.
  • The final score of the past 10 Denver games has gone over the set total four times.
  • The last 10 Denver games averaged 226 total points, 4.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • During their last 10 games, the Nuggets have a points-per-game average 5.3 points below their season-long scoring average.
  • The Timberwolves have a 4-6 record against the spread while going 4-6 overall in their last 10 contests.
  • Four of Minnesota’s past 10 outings have hit the over.
  • Minnesota and its opponents have combined to score an average of 226.6 combined points over its last 10 games, 5.1 more than the 221.5 over/under in this matchup.
  • In their last 10 games, the Timberwolves are scoring 5.3 fewer points per game than their season-long scoring average, 115.8 PPG.

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