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The Denver Nuggets (45-24) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (22-47) as 6-point favorites after Michael Porter Jr. racked up 30 points in the Nuggets' 117-112 victory over the Hornets. The matchup airs on ALT at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, May 13, 2021. The over/under in the matchup is set at 235.5.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -6 | -110 | -110 | 235.5 | -110 | -110 |
Point Total Insights
- Denver's games this season have resulted in a higher total score than Thursday's matchup total (235.5 points) in 18 out of 69 opportunities (26.1% of matchups).
- In Minnesota's games this season, the competing teams combined for a higher point total than Thursday's matchup over/under in 26 out of 69 matchups (37.7%).
- The Nuggets average 115.2 points per game against the Timberwolves' 112, amounting to 8.3 points under the matchup's over/under of 235.5.
- This matchup's total is 7.7 fewer points than the 227.8 these two teams combine to give up per game in 2020-21.
- On average, the over/under in Nuggets games is 10.1 points fewer than the over/under of 235.5 points in this matchup.
- Timberwolves' games have an over/under of 229.6 points this season, 5.9 points fewer than the total points bet for this contest.
Nuggets Betting Data
- Denver has a losing record against the spread this season, going 32-35 ATS.
- The Nuggets' record against the spread as at least a 6-point favorite is under .500 at 12-16.
- Denver and its opponents have hit the over in 55.2% of games (37 out of 67 matchups).
Nuggets Key Players
- Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets in scoring (26.5 points per game), rebounding (10.8 per game) and assisting (8.4 per game).
- The Nuggets are led by Porter from beyond the arc. He connects on 2.8 shots from deep per game.
- Jokic leads the team with 1.3 steals per game. JaVale McGee collects 1.1 blocks a game to pace Denver.
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Nuggets Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Nuggets Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2021 | Hornets | 117-112 DEN | Yes | Away | -2.5 | 216.5 | - | - | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 5/8/2021 | Nets | 125-119 BKN | Yes | Home | -5.5 | 245.5 | -275 | 220 | Regular Season | No | Under |
| 5/7/2021 | Jazz | 127-120 UTA | No | Away | +1.5 | 246.5 | 100 | -120 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| 5/5/2021 | Knicks | 113-97 DEN | Yes | Home | -13.5 | 214.5 | - | - | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| 5/3/2021 | Lakers | 93-89 LAL | No | Away | +11.5 | 185.5 | 2500 | -10000 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-3 | 6-4 | 6-4-0 | 224.5 | 115.2 | 109.3 | +2.2 | 38.7% |
Nuggets Injuries
Nuggets: Monte Morris: Day To Day (Injury management), Will Barton: Out (Hamstring), Jamal Murray: Out For Season (Knee), PJ Dozier: Out (Adductor)
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Timberwolves Betting Data
- Minnesota has an even record against the spread, going 33-33 ATS.
- When they are at least 6-point underdogs, the Timberwolves have gone 2-2 against the spread.
- Minnesota has combined with its opponents to hit the over in 48.5% of matchups this year (32 out of 66 opportunities).
Timberwolves Key Players
- Karl-Anthony Towns sits atop the Timberwolves leaderboards for scoring and rebounding with 24.9 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.
- Ricky Rubio's assist statline paces Minnesota; he racks up 6.4 assists per game.
- Malik Beasley is the top scorer from the three-point line for the Timberwolves, hitting 3.5 threes per game.
- Minnesota's leader in steals is Rubio (1.5 per game), and its leader in blocks is Towns (1.2 per game).
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Timberwolves Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Timberwolves Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2021 | Pistons | 119-100 MIN | Yes | Away | -14.5 | 214.5 | -1600 | 900 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 5/9/2021 | Magic | 128-96 MIN | Yes | Away | -27.5 | 231.5 | -10000 | 3300 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| 5/7/2021 | Heat | 121-112 MIA | No | Away | +9.5 | 225.5 | 525 | -750 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 5/5/2021 | Grizzlies | 139-135 MEM | No | Home | +9.5 | 258.5 | 475 | -650 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 5/1/2021 | Pelicans | 140-136 NO | No | Home | +3.5 | 252.5 | 165 | -200 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 | 8-2 | 6-4-0 | 234.6 | 120.1 | 114.5 | +3.6 | 37% |
Timberwolves Injuries
Timberwolves: Jarrett Culver: Out For Season (Ankle), Malik Beasley: Out (Hamstring)
