Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets Predictions & Picks – Nuggets To Cover In NBA Playoffs Win

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16 Apr 2026
Leigh Copson 16 Apr 2026
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Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets Predictions & Picks

Denver are tipped to cover as they win this opening game of the series.

No team is hotter than the Nuggets heading into the postseason, while Minnesota’s have been hit or miss on the road since early March.

  • Denver Nuggets are on a 12-game win streak
  • Denver Nuggets are 3-1-0 ATS in the previous 4 meetings
  • Minnesota Timberwolves are 5-6 in their last 11 road games
  • The Over has cashed in 9 of Denver’s last 11 games

Head To Head

  • Denver Nuggets lead the all-time series 100-70
  • Minnesota Timberwolves won 117-108 when the two teams last met on March 1

Minnesota Timberwolves Form

Minnesota go into this playoff opener on the back of a couple of wins, but having lost four of their final seven games to finish 49-33.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-25 vs Houston Rockets W 110-108 OT
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 132-126

Denver Nuggets Form

Denver enter this postseason matchup in sensational form, having won each of their past 12 games to end the regular season with a 54-28 record.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-24 at Phoenix Suns W 125-123
Mar-25 vs Dallas Mavericks W 142-135
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

Verdict

Minnesota took the most recent meeting in Denver, but the Nuggets have been on a tear since then.

The home team have won 12 straight and have momentum on their side, so we are backing the Nuggets to avenge that loss and take Game 1.

Best Bet1: Denver -6.0 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Over 231.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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