Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets Predictions & Picks – Nuggets To Repeat Game 1 Win In NBA Playoffs

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20 Apr 2026
Leigh Copson 20 Apr 2026
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Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets Predictions & Picks

Denver are tipped to cover as they take the second game of this series.

The Nuggets have been on a tear over the past several weeks, while the road losses have been stacking up for the Timberwolves.

  • Denver Nuggets are on a 13-game win streak
  • Denver Nuggets are 4-1-0 ATS in the previous 5 meetings
  • Minnesota Timberwolves are 5-7 in their last 12 road games
  • The Over has cashed in 9 of Denver’s last 12 games

Head To Head

  • Denver Nuggets lead the all-time series 101-70
  • Denver Nuggets won 116-105 when the two teams last met on April 18

Minnesota Timberwolves Form

Minnesota enter the second game of this series having lost the first meeting with Denver - their sixth defeat in their previous 10 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

Denver Nuggets Form

Denver come into this matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NBA, having now won 13 consecutive games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
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
Apr-18 vs Minnesota Timberwolves W 116-105

Verdict

Denver pulled away in the fourth to take Game 1, and we expect them to pick up from where they left off in Game 2.

The Nuggets are in red-hot form and have won four of their last five meetings with the Timberwolves.

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Best Bet2: Over 231.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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