Timberwolves vs. Nuggets NBA Playoffs Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 30

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game Info

• Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
• Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Coverage: ESPN

The Minnesota Timberwolves bring a 2-3 series lead into a decisive Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets are favored by 6.5 points in the matchup, which will be broadcast on ESPN at 9:30 p.m. ET. The matchup's point total is set at 224.5.

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Odds & Spread

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Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Timberwolves win (55.8%)

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Betting Trends

• The Nuggets have compiled a 44-38-0 record against the spread this season.
• In the Timberwolves' 82 games this season, they have 38 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Nuggets have hit the over 52 times this season.
• Timberwolves games this season have eclipsed the over/under 45.1% of the time (37 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• At home, Denver sports a worse record against the spread (20-21-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (24-17-0).
• The Nuggets have exceeded the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (56.1%) than road games (70.7%).
• This season, Minnesota is 18-23-0 at home against the spread (.439 winning percentage). Away, it is 20-21-0 ATS (.488).
• Timberwolves games have gone above the over/under 34.1% of the time at home (14 of 41), and 56.1% of the time on the road (23 of 41).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic is averaging 27.7 points, 10.7 assists and 12.9 rebounds.
• Jamal Murray is averaging 25.4 points, 7.1 assists and 4.4 boards.
• Tim Hardaway Jr.'s numbers on the season are 13.5 points, 2.6 boards and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 44.7% from the field and 40.7% from downtown, with an average of 2.8 made 3-pointers.
• Bruce Brown averages 7.9 points, 3.9 boards and 2.1 assists, shooting 47.5% from the floor.
• Cameron Johnson is averaging 12.2 points, 3.8 boards and 2.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.

Timberwolves Leaders

• Per game, Julius Randle gets the Timberwolves 21.1 points, 6.7 boards and 5 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Per game, Rudy Gobert provides the Timberwolves 10.9 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 1.6 blocks (sixth in league).
• Naz Reid averages 13.6 points, 6.2 boards and 2.2 assists. He is draining 45.6% of his shots from the field and 36.2% from 3-point range, with 2.1 treys per game.
• Per game, Jaden McDaniels provides the Timberwolves 14.8 points, 4.2 boards and 2.7 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 1 block.
• Ayo Dosunmu averages 14.8 points, 3.4 boards and 3.6 assists. He is sinking 51.7% of his shots from the field and 43.9% from 3-point range (sixth in league), with 1.8 triples per contest.

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