Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [5/16/2024]

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Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [5/16/2024]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on Thursday, commencing at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Nuggets vs. Timberwolves matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Prediction: Who Will Win Game 6

We have used advanced machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NBA Playoffs game between the Nuggets and Timberwolves 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 57% chance of beating the Nuggets. Our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 103-101.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and both the Nuggets and Timberwolves have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 205.5 points also has a 51% chance of going over.

The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to determine the league's champion.

A total of 16 teams, including the Nuggets and Timberwolves, made the 2024 NBA Playoffs, which spans four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.

Each round of the NBA Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 6 Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Nuggets Timberwolves
Spread +2.5 (-115) -2.5 (-105)
Moneyline +110 -126
Total o205.5 (-110) u205.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 6 Picks

At Dimers, our predictions, paired with the latest odds, reveal the top betting picks for every game, including Nuggets vs. Timberwolves. Our best NBA bets for Thursday are based on expert modeling and analysis, as you can see.

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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 6 Player Props

NBA prop bets are a great way to wager on the Denver vs. Minnesota game without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Target Center.

Nikola Jokic is expected to step up for the Nuggets with 32 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 30 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Timberwolves.

Nuggets Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Nuggets:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM
Nikola Jokic 32 13 12 2
Jamal Murray 25 4 8 2
Michael Porter 18 7 1 3
Aaron Gordon 16 6 5 1
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 9 3 2 2

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Timberwolves Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Timberwolves:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM
Anthony Edwards 30 6 7 3
Karl-Anthony Towns 28 9 4 3
Rudy Gobert 17 13 2 0
Jaden McDaniels 12 4 2 1
Naz Reid 12 4 1 2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out Thursday's NBA prop picks.

Nuggets vs. Wolves Game 6 Information

Thursday's Game 6 between the Timberwolves and Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 8:30PM ET.

 

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Conclusion

We predict the Timberwolves, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Nuggets on Thursday.

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