Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 7 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - May 19

The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are doing battle in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, with a decisive Game 7 next to come. The Nuggets play the Timberwolves in a game that Denver is currently a favorite by 4.5 points. The over/under is 199.5 points for the game.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Nuggets-Timberwolves game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
• TV: TNT

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Prediction

ATS Pick: Timberwolves (+ 4.5)
O/U Pick: Over (199.5)
Score Prediction: Nuggets 111 - Timberwolves 110

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Betting Insights

• The Nuggets and their opponent have combined to score over 199.5 points, the current matchup's over/under, in 78 of 82 games this year.
• The Timberwolves have played in 70 games this season (85.4% of opportunities) in which the teams combined to score more than 199.5 points.
• The two teams average a combined 28.4 more points per game (227.9) than this game's over/under of 199.5 points.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 16.6 more points per game (216.1) than this game's total of 199.5 points.
• Denver has been victorious in 53, or 73.6%, of the 72 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Minnesota has been victorious in 10, or 50%, of the 20 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• After the last 10 head-to-head matchups, Denver and Minnesota have a tied 5-5 record.
• The Timberwolves have a 6-4 record against the spread when playing the Nuggets.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover for four straight games against the point spread, and were the favorite in three of those games.

Nuggets Recent Trends

• The Nuggets are 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Denver's average total over the last 10 games is 12.5 points more than the 199.5 total given for this matchup.
• The Nuggets are 38-42-1 against the spread this year.
• Denver is 25-27-1 ATS when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
• The Nuggets have eclipsed the over/under in 41.5% of their opportunities this year (34 times over 82 games with a set point total).
• The Nuggets record 8.4 more points per game (114.9) than the Timberwolves give up (106.5).
• Denver is 35-26-1 against the spread and 53-10 overall when scoring more than 106.5 points.
• The Nuggets make 49.6% of their shots from the field this season, which is 4.6 percentage points higher than the Timberwolves have allowed to their opponents (45.0%).
• When playing at home, the Nuggets have a better record against the spread (21-19-0) compared to their ATS record on the road (17-23-1).
• Denver has exceeded the total in 18 of 41 home games (43.9%), compared to 16 of 41 road games (39%).
• The Nuggets have won a higher percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 32-8 (.800). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, they own a record of 21-11 (.656).

Nuggets Recent Stats

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic averages 26.4 points, 9.0 assists and 12.4 rebounds per game.
• Michael Porter Jr. averages 16.7 points, 7.0 boards and 1.5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• Jamal Murray puts up 21.2 points, 4.1 boards and 6.5 assists per game, shooting 48.1% from the floor and 42.5% from downtown (10th in league) with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game.
• Aaron Gordon puts up 13.9 points, 6.5 boards and 3.5 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• Reggie Jackson averages 10.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest, shooting 43.1% from the field and 35.9% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made 3-pointers per contest.

Nuggets Player Props

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves have gone 7-3 over their past 10 contests, with a 7-3 record against the spread during that span.
• Minnesota and its opponents have combined to score an average of 190.2 combined points in its last 10 games, 9.3 less than the 199.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Timberwolves have 40 wins against the spread in 82 games this year.
• Minnesota has an against the spread record of 4-4 in its eight games as an underdog of 4.5 points or more this year.
• The Timberwolves have eclipsed the over/under 50% of the time this year (41 of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Timberwolves' 113.0 points per game are only 3.4 more points than the 109.6 the Nuggets allow.
• When it scores more than 109.6 points, Minnesota is 35-18 against the spread and 43-10 overall.
• The Timberwolves' 48.5% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.3 percentage points higher than the Nuggets have allowed to their opponents (46.2%).
• Against the spread, the Timberwolves have had better results on the road (22-18-1) than at home (18-22-1) .
• Minnesota's games have finished above the over/under less often at home (18 times out of 41) than away (23 of 41) this season.
• The Timberwolves' winning percentage at home as moneyline favorites is .730 (27-10), and away it is .792 (19-5).

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards is putting up 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per contest. He's also sinking 46.1% of his shots from the floor and 35.7% from 3-point range, with 2.4 triples per game.
• On a per-game basis, Rudy Gobert gives the Timberwolves 14.0 points, 12.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 2.1 blocked shots (sixth in NBA).
• Karl-Anthony Towns gives the Timberwolves 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest while posting 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• The Timberwolves are receiving 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game from Naz Reid this season.
• The Timberwolves are getting 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game from Mike Conley this season.

Timberwolves Player Props

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