NBA : Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Odds & Prediction

Game Info: March 12, 2025 10:00PM EST @ Ball Arena

Minnesota obviously looks terrific entering this game, walking in with five wins in a row, all with outstanding offensive showings. Denver has been a bit inconsistent, but they did just post a decent win against Oklahoma City, showcasing moments of elite scoring. Both teams have been pretty competitive with each other in their recent head-to-head matchups, setting the tone for a thrill ride. Image playoff position, and both teams are expected to put forth an intense duel.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Timberwolves 2.42 , Nuggets 1.61

Spread: Timberwolves +4 , Nuggets -4

Over/Under: 234.5

Team Recent Performance

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves have really been on a roll lately. They covered the spread against the Spurs 141-124 on March 10, giving up -11, and the total went over 232.5. Timberwolves barely beat the Heat 106-104 as -3.5 favorites but failed to cover, and the total went under 218 on March 8. Timberwolves defeated the Hornets 125-110 on March 6 as -9 favorites and covered the spread, and the total went over 227. They took down the 76ers 126-112 on March 5, convincingly covering the -13.5 spread while the total went over 223. They covered the spread again with their March 3 win over the Suns, 116-98, while the total stayed under 234.

Denver Nuggets

On March 11th, the Nuggets managed to beat the Thunder 140-127 as underdogs by +9.5, covering the spread, with the overall flexible figure moving over 240.5. This same team lost against the Thunder the day before (March 10) with a score of 103-127 as underdogs at +7.5 and did not cover their total score that day, which was under 242. Again, Denver went into a highly scoring game on March 8 against the suns and came out victors scoring 149-141, although they did not cover at -9 favorites, and the overall score was over 242.5. On March 6, they had earned themselves a win–116-110 against the Kings, under -8.5 favorites–but could not cover; total went under 235. And, finally, on March 3, Nuggets played the Celtics and lost by 103-110 as +5.5 underdogs, without covering the line, and total went under 236 also.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Splendidly, the Minnesota Timberwolves have in their records 6 against 4 head-to-head against the Denver Nuggets and the Nuggets are 4 succeeding in 10 last games. Both teams have recorded 5-5 against the spread (at the moment of writing). While Minnesota has a paint width of over/under, 6-4, Denver has also a record of 6-4. Timberwolves score on Average 107.8 points compared to the Nuggets’ 101.9 in scored fill up and at halftime, Timberwolves leading just a bit 51.9 to Denver’s 51.2. The Timberwolves hog a better fg % at 48.78 vis-a-vis 46.56. They tack the rebounds with Minnesota averaging 41.8 and Denver 40.6. Timberwolves have made 123 of 323 three points while the Nuggets converted 106 out of their 296 attempts. In perimeter defense, the Timberwolves average 8.1 steals compared to the Nuggets’ 7.0.

Team Injuries Update

Minnesota Timberwolves

Terrence Shannon (PF, foot) is questionable.

Denver Nuggets

Aaron Gordon (SF, calf) and DaRon Holmes (SF, Achilles) are out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Denver Nuggets will win but the Minnesota Timberwolves will cover the spread with the total going over 234.5.

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