Denver Nuggets are looking to return on winning column, when they go against Minnesota Timberwolves. This is already the second meeting between these two teams this season, with their first meeting, with the Timberwolves defeating the Nuggets. When it comes to the standings, these two teams are just next to each other in the West. The Nuggets are currently sitting at the third of the Western Conference, having 47 wins and 21 loss. However, the Nuggets suffered a loss on their previous match, making them hungry for a win here. Meanwhile, for the Timberwolves, they are at the second in the West, also winning 47, and losing to 21. Furthermore, the Timberwolves are currently on a three-game winning run in the contest. The meeting between these two teams is on March 20, 2024, at 9:00 AM (GMT+8).
Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets lost to the Dallas Mavericks 107-105, ending their five-game winning streak. The Nuggets are now 11-2 in their last 13 games, a half-game ahead of Minnesota for second place in the Western Conference. Additionally, the Nuggets are 20-15 on the road and have a 15-19-1 ATS record. The Nuggets had a strong day at the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 22 shots (86.4%), and 44.0% of their field goals but took 16 fewer shots than the Mavericks. Coach Michael Malone noted that the Nuggets had been on both sides of the final sequence. Jamal Murray led the team with 23 points but hit only seven of 20 shots. Nikola Jokic had a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, averaging 24.4 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 7.9 assists over his last 10 games.
Vlatko Cancar remains to be unavailable in this match, while Zeke Nnaji is still a doubt here, due to a low back pain.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Utah Jazz 119-100 in a game that was written before the conclusion of the previous contest. The Timberwolves are currently 23-8 at home and have a 15-16-0 ATS record. The game was tied at halftime, but the Timberwolves dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Jazz 34-24 and closing out with a nine-point edge in the final frame. Minnesota held Utah to 45.8% shooting on 83 shots, while hitting 47.3% of their own attempts, including 46.3% from three-point range. Anthony Edwards, who has been a beast in his last 10 games, led the way with 31 points and 10 rebounds. Minnesota is first in opponent field goal percentage (44.7%) and made per game (39.0), eighth in field goal percentage (46.5%) and 10th in three-point percentage (36.0%).
Karl-Anthony Towns and Jaylen Clark remains to be unavailable because of their own health issues. Meanwhile, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid are a doubt here, following their own injuries as well.
Prediction:
Denver Nuggets
Odds: 0.86
Total Under: 107.5
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