Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Prediction and Odds - Jan 18, 2023

Updated: Dec 21, 2023, 4:36 PM ET | First published: Jan 18, 2023, 12:09 AM ET

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Prediction and Odds - Jan 18, 2023

The Denver Nuggets face the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Ball Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Timberwolves vs. Nuggets?

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Timberwolves-Nuggets NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Nuggets a 76% chance of beating the Timberwolves.

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Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game Odds

Spread: Nuggets -8.5 (-110), Timberwolves +8.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Nuggets -375, Timberwolves +330
Total: Over/Under 241.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nuggets are currently -8.5 favorites against the Timberwolves, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Timberwolves (+8.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -375. That means you can risk $375 to win $100, for a total payout of $475, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Timberwolves at +330, where you can put down $100 to profit $330, earning a total payout of $430, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 241.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Timberwolves (+8.5) are a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 241.5 points is a 56% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Timberwolves vs. Nuggets

Spread: Timberwolves +8.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (56% probability)
Moneyline: Timberwolves @ +330 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.2% edge)
Total: Under 241.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (56% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in America.

While the Nuggets are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Timberwolves moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Minnesota vs. Denver at Ball Arena on Wednesday has the Nuggets winning 123-115.

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Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Timberwolves-Nuggets matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Player Props

Prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Timberwolves vs. Nuggets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Wednesday's game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Anthony Edwards is expected to step up for the Timberwolves with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to finish with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for the Nuggets.

Timberwolves Projected Box Score

Anthony Edwards: 25 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
D'Angelo Russell: 20 PTS, 3 REB, 8 AST
Jaylen Nowell: 16 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
Naz Reid: 15 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST
Jaden McDaniels: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Nuggets Projected Box Score

Nikola Jokic: 24 PTS, 11 REB, 11 AST
Jamal Murray: 22 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
Aaron Gordon: 19 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
Michael Porter: 15 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST
Bones Hyland: 15 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Timberwolves vs. Nuggets on Wednesday January 18, 2023.

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's matchup between the Nuggets and Timberwolves at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

Who: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets
Date: Wednesday January 18, 2023
Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
Venue: Ball Arena

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Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Prediction and Odds - Jan 18, 2023

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