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The Minnesota Timberwolves have created some space from other play-in teams and seem like the most likely contender to challenge the Golden State Warriors for the 6th seed in the standings. They will have a difficult time closing that gap tonight as they visit the surging Denver Nuggets. The visitors will take comfort from the fact they won both games against Denver so far this season, but with the hosts in a tight race for the 2nd seed themselves, there’s a lot on the line in this matchup at 10:00 pm ET on ESPN. To add even more drama, I’ve picked out my Timberwolves vs Nuggets Same Game Parlay picks at +450 odds below. You can also get our NBA picks for today’s hottest matchups.
Nikola Jokic over 1.5 made threes (-125)
Anthony Edwards over 26.5 points (-115)
Julius Randle over 6.5 rebounds (-140)
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Same Game Parlay odds: +450
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Nikola Jokic over 1.5 made threes (-125)
In both meetings with the Timberwolves this season, Nikola Jokic had stepped back beyond the arc and knocked down a couple of three-pointers. With Rudy Gobert returning in the Timberwolves’ last outing and possibly taking the floor tonight too, the incentive should be there for the reigning MVP to act as a floor spacer. He has had success doing so in March so far, recording 2 or more threes in 3 of his last 5 games. Against the Timberwolves this season he is making 57.1% of three-point attempts, so should be keen to utilize this further tonight. Jokic has had far more success making three-pointers at home this season too, knocking down 47% of his attempts compared to 39.1% on the road. That should work in his favor tonight.
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Anthony Edwards over 26.5 points (-115)
Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards has been able to hit the over on this line in both meetings against the Nuggets this season, averaging 31.5 points in those efforts. While he has seen a slight dip in form, he is still averaging 28.6 points per game on the road this season and should have similar success tonight against a favorable opponent.
The Nuggets are 27th in opponent three-point percentage over the last 10 games, which suits Edwards well considering no player in the NBA has attempted more shots from beyond the arc this season than the Timberwolves star. On the season, the Nuggets are also 23rd in opponent points in the paint, largely due to the fact that Jokic offers little in terms of rim protection. It should allow Edwards to mix things up tonight and utilize his athleticism by attacking the rim. Expect a strong scoring performance here from Ant-Man.
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Julius Randle over 6.5 rebounds (-140)
With Gobert sticking close to Jokic throughout the night, it should help create rebounding opportunities for other members of the Timberwolves squad. I expect Randle to step up to the mantle. The power forward has been on a good rebounding run of late for Minnesota, recording 7 or more rebounds in 4 straight contests. He is also averaging 6.5 rebounds per game against the Nuggets this season but with current form, should be set to exceed this.
Randle’s direct matchup Aaron Gordon is doubtful to play tonight, which could leave him matched up against Zeke Nnaji. He is making just 32.4% of his three-pointers this season and is unlikely to garner much respect on the perimeter. Randle will not have to close out aggressively. When battling in the paint, the Timberwolves man should have a major strength advantage. That should help him pull down a few more boards tonight.
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