Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions & Picks – Nuggets To Regain Series Lead In NBA Playoffs

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22 Apr 2026
Leigh Copson 22 Apr 2026
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  • Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves picks for Thursday, April 22
  • Game is taking place at Target Center
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Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions & Picks

Denver are tipped to cover a small spread as they bounce back from the Game 2 loss.

Minnesota have home advantage for the next two games, but the Nuggets have already rolled into the Twin Cities and won twice this season, and their recent road form is strong too.

  • Denver Nuggets won both regular season meetings in Minnesota
  • Denver Nuggets are 4-2 in the previous 6 meetings overall
  • Denver Nuggets are 4-2 in their last 6 road games
  • The Under has cashed in 3 of the previous 5 meetings

Head To Head

  • Denver Nuggets lead the all-time series 101-71
  • Minnesota Timberwolves won 119-114 when the two teams last met on April 20

Denver Nuggets Form

Denver head out on the road for the first time in the series having seen a 13-game win streak end with a Game 2 defeat.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-27 vs Utah Jazz W 135-129
Mar-29 vs Golden State Warriors W 116-93
Apr-01 at Utah Jazz W 130-117
Apr-04 vs San Antonio Spurs W 136-134 OT
Apr-06 vs Portland Trail Blazers W 137-132 OT
Apr-08 vs Memphis Grizzlies W 136-119
Apr-10 vs Oklahoma City Thunder W 127-107
Apr-12 at San Antonio Spurs W 128-118
Apr-18 vs Minnesota Timberwolves W 116-105
Apr-20 vs Minnesota Timberwolves L 114-119

Minnesota Timberwolves Form

Minnesota return home having levelled up the series with their fourth victory in their previous six games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-28 vs Detroit Pistons L 87-109
Mar-30 at Dallas Mavericks W 124-94
Apr-02 at Detroit Pistons L 108-113
Apr-03 at Philadelphia 76ers L 103-115
Apr-05 vs Charlotte Hornets L 108-122
Apr-07 at Indiana Pacers W 124-104
Apr-08 at Orlando Magic L 120-132
Apr-10 at Houston Rockets W 136-132
Apr-12 vs New Orleans Pelicans W 136-132
Apr-18 at Denver Nuggets L 105-116
Apr-20 at Denver Nuggets W 119-114

Verdict

Minnesota gained a slight edge in the series with their road win on Tuesday, but that could get cancelled out here.

Denver have won four of the last six meetings and they are 2-0 here already this season – they can make it 3-0 on Thursday night.

Best Bet1: Denver -1.5 Spread @-116.28 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 234.0 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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