Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions & Picks – Nuggets To Force Game 7 In NBA Playoffs

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29 Apr 2026
Leigh Copson 29 Apr 2026
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  • Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves picks for Thursday, April 30
  • Game is taking place at Target Center
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Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions & Picks

Denver are backed to cover the spread as they force Game 7.

The Nuggets took full advantage of Minnesota losing Edwards and DiVincenzo to injury prior to Game 5, and they can do it again to set up a winner-takes-all clash on their home court.

  • Denver Nuggets won both regular season meetings in Minnesota
  • Both of Denver’s wins in this series have been by double digits
  • The Under has cashed in 3 of the 5 games in this series so far
  • The Under has hit in 9 of Minnesota’s last 12 home games

Head To Head

  • Denver Nuggets lead the all-time series 101-73
  • Denver Nuggets won 125-113 when the two teams last met on April 27

Denver Nuggets Form

Denver head back to Minnesota having snapped a three-game losing skid to avoid elimination from the playoffs.

DateOppositionW/LScore
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
Apr-23 at Minnesota Timberwolves L 96-113
Apr-25 at Minnesota Timberwolves L 96-112
Apr-27 vs Minnesota Timberwolves W 125-113

Minnesota Timberwolves Form

Minnesota return home holding a 3-2 lead in this playoff series, but on the back of their fourth defeat in their last 10 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
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
Apr-23 vs Denver Nuggets W 113-96
Apr-25 vs Denver Nuggets W 112-96
Apr-27 at Denver Nuggets L 113-125

Verdict

Losing Edwards and DiVincenzo for the remainder of this series was a massive blow for Minnesota.

Denver capitalised with a 12-point victory in Game 5, and they can follow that up on Thursday to take this series to Game 7.

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Best Bet2: Under 225.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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