What is the old phrase?…Familiarity breeds contempt? Yes, and tt certainly can be applied to the Western Conference series between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is the third time in the last four years they are meeting in the playoffs. The latest iteration continues tonight with Game 3 of their Western Conference first round series.<\/p>\n
Last postseason these teams entertained us with a thrilling seven-game series in the Western Conference Semis with Minnesota prevailing 4-3. The Timberwolves took Games 6 and 7 to advance to the conference finals. In 2023 Denver won in the Opening Round against Minnesota taking the best-of-seven series in five games, 4-1. Minnesota has won nine of their 17 playoff games overall against Denver.<\/p>\n
Monday night saw the Nuggets blow an early 20-point lead at home and eventually lose to the Timberwolves, 119-114. Anthony Edwards poured in 30 points to leads Minnesota\u2019s attack. Naz Reid added 27 and Julius Randle added 24 to help support the comeback. Nikola Jokic was just OK for Denver putting up what for him was a pedestrian stat line of 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists in the loss.<\/p>\n
Game 3 more than likely comes down to how efficiently the Nuggets are on offense vs. Minnesota\u2019s ability to shut down the perimeter defensively. Jamal Murray has done whatever he wants to this point. That needs to stop for Minnesota to win and grab the upper hand in this series.<\/p>\n
Lets take a closer look at tonight\u2019s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds courtesy of DraftKings<\/a> recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.<\/p>\n After 24 years, the NBA is back on NBC and Peacock, combining the nostalgia of an iconic era with the innovative future of basketball coverage. The NBA on NBC YouTube channel<\/a> delivers fans must-see highlights, analysis, and exclusive and unique content. <\/p>\n Game Details and How to Watch Live: Timberwolves vs. NuggetsDate: Thursday, April 23, 2026Time: 9:30PM ESTSite: Target CenterCity: Minneapolis, MNNetwork\/Streaming: Prime Video<\/p>\n Rotoworld has you covered with all the latest NBA Player News <\/a>for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type!<\/p>\n Game Odds: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets<\/p>\n The latest odds as of Thursday courtesy of DraftKings<\/a>:<\/p>\n Moneyline: Minnesota Timberwolves (+114), Denver Nuggets (-135)Spread: Nuggets -2.5Total: 233.5 points<\/p>\n This game opened Nuggets -1.5 with the Game Total set at 231.5.<\/p>\n Be sure to check out DraftKings<\/a> for all the latest game odds & player props for every matchup this week on the NBA schedule! <\/p>\n Expected Starting Lineups: Timberwolves vs. NuggetsMinnesota TimberwolvesPG Anthony EdwardsSG Donte DiVincenzoC Rudy GobertSF Julius RandlePF Jaden McDanielsDenver NuggetsPG Jamal MurraySG Christian BraunSF Cam JohnsonC Nikola JokicPF Aaron GordonInjury Report: Timberwolves vs. NuggetsMinnesota TimberwolvesAnthony Edwards (knee) is listed as probable for tonight\u2019s gameDenver NuggetsAaron Gordon (calf) is probable for tonight\u2019s gamePeyton Watson (hamstring) has been declared OUT of tonight\u2019s gameImportant stats, trends and insights: Timberwolves vs. NuggetsThe Timberwolves are 26-15 at home this seasonThe Nuggets are 26-15 on the road this seasonThe Nuggets are 45-39 ATS this seasonMinnesota is 38-46 ATS this seasonThe OVER has cashed in 53 of the Nuggets\u2019 84 games this season (53-31)The OVER has cashed in 38 of the Timberwolves\u2019 84 games this season (38-46)Christian Braun is 3-6 from 3-point range in this seriesCam Johnson is 3-13 from 3-point range in this seriesDonte DiVincenzo is 8-14 from 3-point range in this seriesRudy Gobert is averaging 8.5 rebounds per game in this series<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dinsick: Game 7 for LAL, HOU ‘feels very likely’<\/p>\n Drew Dinsick breaks down the odds for who will advance out of the first round series between the Lakers and Rockets, elaborating on why he feels a Game 7 is likely despite Los Angeles earning a 2-0 advantage so far.<\/p>\n Rotoworld Best Bet<\/p>\n Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.<\/p>\n Here are the best bets our model is projecting for tonight\u2019s Timberwolves and Nuggets game:Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Timberwolves on the MoneylineSpread: Rotoworld Bet is recommending a play on the Timberwolves +2.5 ATSTotal: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 233.5<\/p>\n Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions page<\/a> from NBC Sports for money line, spread and over\/under picks for every game on today\u2019s calendar! <\/p>\n
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