The Minnesota Timberwolves head into Game 2 down 1-0 after Denver Nuggets protected home court in the opener, and the market isn’t exactly expecting a bounce-back. With Denver now laying -7.5, oddsmakers are pricing in a clear gap as the series stays in altitude.
Our Timberwolves vs. Nuggets predictions and free NBA picks break down whether that number is justified — or if there’s value on Minnesota to respond before this series gets out of hand.
Who will win Timberwolves vs Nuggets Game 2?
Timberwolves win probability: 28% (+257)
Nuggets win probability: 77% (-285)
With a 77% win probability, the Denver Nuggets are expected to take Game 2 behind Nikola Jokic’s playmaking and Jamal Murray’s scoring, while the Minnesota Timberwolves will need a big response from Anthony Edwards to beat the odds.
Our prediction: Nuggets to win
Our NBA expert is calling for a Nuggets victory: "I fully expect the Nuggets to go up 2-0 in this series. When healthy, this Denver rotation may be the second-best team in the NBA, something not enough people recognize because it was healthy so rarely this season.
Read more in Douglas Farmer's full Timberwolves vs. Nuggets predictions.
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Timberwolves vs Nuggets spread and total at prediction markets
| Outcome | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Nuggets -7.5 | 50¢ (+100) | 51¢ (-104) |
| Over 230.5 points | 53¢ (-113) | 48¢ (+108) |
Our predictions: Nuggets -7.5 — Yes and Over 230.5 points — Yes
Our projections back the Denver Nuggets to cover the -7.5 behind Nikola Jokic controlling tempo and Jamal Murray scoring efficiently, while the pace and shot-making on both sides push this game Over 230.5.
Other Timberwolves vs Nuggets prediction markets available
- Jamal Murray 25+ points (Yes: 60¢)
- Nikola Jokic 25+ points (Yes: 68¢)
- Anthony Edwards 25+ points (Yes: 65¢)
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