T-Wolves vs. Nuggets Game 5 Pick
Game 5 of the NBA Conference Quarterfinals between the Timberwolves and Nuggets will take place on Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m. ET. Will the Nuggets cover as a 9.5-point home favorite or is there a better bet on the board tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
521 Minnesota Timberwolves (+9.5) at 522 Denver Nuggets (-9.5); o/u 221.5
9:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
TV: NBATV
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 58% of public bettors are currently backing the Nuggets when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Minnesota Timberwolves DFS Spin
Karl-Anthony Towns accounted for 17 points (5-of-9 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one blocked shot in 36 minutes in Sunday’s 114-108 overtime win over Denver. After struggling in the first two games of the series, Towns was better in the two games at home. He would foul out of Game 4 in overtime, but KAT shot better than 50% from the field and recorded his third double-double in four games. Rudy Gobert also recorded a double-double, finishing with 14 points, 15 rebounds, one assist, and two blocked shots in 39 minutes. Minnesota will look to extend the series to a sixth game with a win Tuesday night in Denver.
Denver Nuggets DFS Spin
Nikola Jokic accumulated 43 points (15-of-26 FGs, 8-of-12 FTs), 11 rebounds, six assists, two steals, and five 3-pointers in 39 minutes during Sunday’s 114-108 overtime loss to Minnesota. Regardless of what happened Sunday night, the Nuggets were headed back to Denver. The bad news for them is that the Timberwolves are also going back, as Jokic and company failed to close out the series. The two-time MVP finished with a very good stat line as far as fantasy/DFS is concerned, but he also recorded a team-worst minus-14 rating. Denver did finish the regular season with the West’s best record, but being focused on the task at hand has been an issue at times. That was the case in Game 4, and they’ll have to play a fifth game in the series. And the time off would have been great for Jokic, who may still be dealing with a right wrist issue. He entered Game 4 shooting 58.3% from the foul line in the series, a far cry from his number for the regular season (82.2%). Game 5 is scheduled for Tuesday night.
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets NBA Playoff Betting Trends
Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings
Timberwolves are 24-9 ATS in the last 33 meetings in Denver
Timberwolves are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest
Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games
Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets NBA Playoff Prediction:
The over is 7-2-2 in the last 11 meetings between these two teams and is 6-2 in the last eight meetings in Denver, CO. The over is also 6-2-2 in the Timberwolves’ last 10 games versus a team with a winning record and is 3-1-1 in their last five games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. On the other side, the over is 3-0-1 in the Nuggets’ last four games playing on one day of rest and is 20-7-1 in their last 28 Conference Quarterfinals games.
NBA BETTING PLAYOFFS PREDICTION: TIMBERWOLVES/NUGGETS OVER 221.5
