Timberwolves vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 24 April 2026
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026, 1:46AM | Published: Apr 23, 2026, 4:30PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Denver Nuggets in the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on Friday, beginning at 11:30am AEST.
Led by the likes of Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels, the Timberwolves are looking to overcome a Nuggets team that includes Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic and Christian Braun.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Nuggets game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Minnesota vs Denver NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 55% chance of beating the Nuggets at Target Center.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Target Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.83, Nuggets $2.00
- Line: Timberwolves -1 ($1.87), Nuggets +1 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 232 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Timberwolves at $1.83 and the Nuggets at $2.00.
The Timberwolves are 1-point favourites against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Nuggets (+1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 232 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Timberwolves (-1) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 232-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.83 with Bet365
- Line: Timberwolves -1 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 232 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Timberwolves vs Nuggets best bets are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Nuggets at Target Center on Friday is the Timberwolves winning 116-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Minnesota vs Denver game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Timberwolves vs Nuggets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Minnesota vs Denver match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Timberwolves and Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to tip off at 11:30am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Friday 24 April 2026
- Time: 11:30am AEST
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Denver predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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