Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/20
The Denver Nuggets will host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round. The Nuggets hold a 1-0 lead in this best-of-7 series. The game will take place at Ball Arena on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 10:30 PM and will be broadcast on NBC.
The Timberwolves, led by Head Coach Chris Finch, are looking to even the series. They finished the regular season with a 49-33 record. Meanwhile, the Nuggets, under Head Coach David Adelman, finished with a 54-28 record and won their last 10 games in the regular season. Both teams are in the Western Conference and the Northwest Division.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA Playoffs
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
- Betting Odds: Nuggets -6.5 (-111), Timberwolves +6.5 (-110), Over/Under 231.5
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to play the Denver Nuggets in their upcoming game. In their last game against the Nuggets, the Timberwolves scored 105 points but lost by 11 points. Anthony Edwards led the team with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists.
The Timberwolves have been active on the offensive side, averaging 105 points per game in the postseason. They rank first in possessions per game, showing their fast pace. However, they face challenges in three-point shooting, with a 32.4% success rate.
On defense, the Timberwolves allow 116 points per game, ranking them 15th in this category. They excel in blocking shots, ranking 4th with 3 blocks per game. The team will need to improve on free throw defense, as opponents have been effective from the line against them.
Denver Nuggets Team Preview
The Denver Nuggets had a strong start in the postseason. They won against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a score of 116-105. Nikola Jokić led the team with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists.
The Nuggets have been performing well offensively. They scored 116 points per game, ranking 6th in the league. Their free throw shooting is also notable at 90.9%, placing them 4th overall.
On the defensive end, the Nuggets allow 105 points per game. This ranks them 7th in the league. They also excel in blocking shots, with an average of 1.0 blocks per game, ranking 2nd.
BTB Betting Pick
The Nuggets are favored by 6.5 points against the Timberwolves. The Nuggets score 116 points per game, while the Timberwolves score 105. The Nuggets’ defense allows 105 points, which matches the Timberwolves’ offensive output. This suggests the Nuggets will cover the spread. Pick: Nuggets -6.5.
The total for the game is set at 231.5 points. The Timberwolves allow 116 points per game, while the Nuggets allow 105. Combining the teams’ average points per game results in a total of 221 points. This indicates the game will go under the total. Pick: Under 231.5.