Denver Nuggets is looking to stay undefeated in their campaign, when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves for their regular season match. Coming into this match, the Nuggets and the Timberwolves are coming from different game results. Looking at it, it is obvious that the Nuggets are the ones with a better momentum here. They are from a win against the Jazz before this match, extending their winning streak in the contest. On the other hand, the Timberwolves are looking to bounce back from their unfortunate loss before this match. They suffered a loss against the Hawks coming into this match, thus, their aims to bounce back. This meeting is on November 2, 2023, at 8:00 AM (GMT+8).
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are undefeated after four games, beating the Lakers, OKC, and the Jazz. Nikola Jokic has been a standout player, shooting at least 55% in all four games, including 28 points against the Thunder and 27 points against the Jazz. Jamal Murray has also been productive, averaging 20 points per game on 49% shooting and 8.3 APG. Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 18.5 points against Minnesota last season. Denver is 2-0 on the road, averaging 116.3 points, and is second in the NBA in conceding an average of 102 points. They are shooting just under 54% and holding opponents to 43.3% field goal efficiency.
Vlatko Cancar remains to be unavailable for the Nuggets, as he have yet to recover from his left knee injury. Moreover, Nikola Jokic, and Jamal Murray, continues to be the main men for the Nuggets. They are averaging 26.5 points, and 20 points respectively.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves return home after a road loss, dropping to 1-2. The team has a strong roster but has not been sharp yet this season. Anthony Edwards, a 22-year-old shooting guard, has his best output of the season, averaging 25.3 points and 7 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns has yet to click this season, netting 19 or fewer points in all three performances, including 16 on Monday. Rudy Gobert has collected a double-double in all three bouts, posting an average of 14.3 points and 13.3 rebounds. Minnesota is averaging 104.3 points on the season and has yet to find their shooting touch, converting on just 44% of their field goals.
Shake Milton, and Jaden McDaniels are both probable coming into this match. However, Jaylen Clark remains to be unavailable in this match. Anthony Edwards remains to be the top scorer for the Timberwolves, as he is averaging 25.3 points per game.
Prediction:
Denver Nuggets
Total Under: 113.5
Odds: 0.80
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