Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 2 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - May 6

The Denver Nuggets will meet the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Monday's matchup between the Nuggets and the Timberwolves features the Nuggets as solid 7-point favorites. A 210-point total has been set for the matchup.

Check out 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: Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
• TV: TNT

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Prediction

ATS Pick: Timberwolves (+ 7)
O/U Pick: Over (210)
Score Prediction: Nuggets 111 - Timberwolves 110

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Betting Insights

• Out of 82 games thus far this season, the Nuggets have had 67 with over 210 points scored, their current matchup's point total.
• This year, 61 of the Timberwolves' 82 games have had a combined total higher than 210 points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 17.9 more points per game (227.9) than this matchup's total of 210 points.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 216.1 points per game, 6.1 more than the over/under for this matchup.
• Denver has been chosen as the favorite in 72 games this year and has walked away with the win 53 times (73.6%) in those games.
• Minnesota has been chosen as underdogs in 20 games this year and has walked away with the win 10 times (50%) in those games.
• Minnesota has come out on top in three of its last five head-to-head matchups against Denver.
• The Timberwolves also have a 4-1 record against the spread when facing the Nuggets.
• The Timberwolves have not covered in four games in a row against the point spread, and were favored in three of those contests.

Nuggets Recent Trends

• The Nuggets have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Denver has averaged a total of 219.1 combined points in its last 10 games, 9.1 greater than this matchup's total of 210.
• The Nuggets have 38 wins against the spread in 82 games this season.
• Denver is 18-18 ATS when favored by 7 points or more this season.
• Nuggets games this year have eclipsed the over/under 34 times in 82 opportunities (41.5%).
• The Nuggets score 8.4 more points per game (114.9) than the Timberwolves allow (106.5).
• When Denver totals more than 106.5 points, it is 35-26-1 against the spread and 53-10 overall.
• The Nuggets are shooting 49.6% from the field this season, 4.6 percentage points higher than the 45% the Timberwolves allow to opponents.
• Against the spread, the Nuggets have played better at home, covering 21 times in 41 home games, and 17 times in 41 road games.
• Denver has hit the over on the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (43.9%) than road games (39%).
• The Nuggets have won a higher percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 32-8 (.800). In away games as a moneyline favorite, they have a record of 21-11 (.656).

Nuggets Recent Stats

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic puts up 26.4 points, 9 assists and 12.4 boards per game.
• Michael Porter Jr. averages 16.7 points, 7 rebounds 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 contest, shooting 48.1% from the floor and 42.5% from beyond the arc (10th in league) with 2.5 made treys per contest.
• Aaron Gordon averages 13.9 points, 6.5 boards and 3.5 assists per contest, shooting 55.6% from the floor.
• Reggie Jackson puts up 10.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocks.

Nuggets Player Props

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves have a 6-4 record against the spread while finishing 8-2 overall over their past 10 contests.
• Minnesota's average total over the last 10 games is 13.4 points fewer than the 210 total listed for this matchup.
• The Timberwolves have 40 wins against the spread in 82 games this year.
• Minnesota has covered the spread twice this year when underdogs by 7 points or more (in three chances).
• Timberwolves games this season have gone over the total in 41 of 82 opportunities (50%).
• The Timberwolves put up just 3.4 more points per game (113) than the Nuggets give up (109.6).
• Minnesota is 35-18 against the spread and 43-10 overall when it scores more than 109.6 points.
• The Timberwolves are shooting 48.5% from the field, 2.3% higher than the 46.2% the Nuggets' opponents have shot this season.
• The Timberwolves have performed better against the spread on the road (22-18-1) than at home (18-22-1) this year.
• Minnesota's games have gone above the over/under less frequently at home (18 times out of 41) than on the road (23 of 41) this season.
• The Timberwolves' winning percentage at home when moneyline favorites is .730 (27-10), and away it is .792 (19-5).

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. He's also draining 46.1% of his shots from the field and 35.7% from 3-point range, with 2.4 triples per game.
• Rudy Gobert is averaging 14 points, 12.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He's sinking 66.1% of his shots from the field (second in league).
• Karl-Anthony Towns gives the Timberwolves 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3 assists per contest while putting up 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Naz Reid is putting up 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He is making 47.7% of his shots from the floor and 41.4% from 3-point range, with 2.1 treys per contest.
• Mike Conley is averaging 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. He is sinking 45.7% of his shots from the floor and 44.2% from 3-point range (third in NBA), with 2.4 treys per game.

Timberwolves Player Props

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