- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: Peacock
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota (+6.0)
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The Denver Nuggets (54-28) are set to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33) at Ball Arena on Monday in the second game of their series. The Nuggets currently lead 1-0 and open as 6.0-point favorites. The over/under for this matchup is 230.
The Timberwolves suffered a defeat in Game 1, losing 116-105. Minnesota committed 25 personal fouls, while the Nuggets recorded 17. From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves made 10 of 36 attempts. Meanwhile, Denver showcased an excellent free-throw shooting performance, converting 30 of 33 attempts for an impressive 90.9% success rate. Denver also dominated the boards with 47 rebounds—8 offensive and 39 defensive—and recorded 3 blocks. The Nuggets dished out 27 assists and secured 7 steals on the defensive end. Minnesota, on the other hand, allowed their opponents to shoot 43.7% from the field on 38-of-87 shooting. They had 21 assists and managed to force 14 turnovers, along with 7 steals. On the rebounding front, Minnesota secured 43 boards—7 of which were offensive. At the charity stripe, the Timberwolves converted 14 of 19 attempts, equating to a 73.7% success rate. Overall, Minnesota achieved a field goal percentage of 46.0% (40 of 87) and hit 11 of 34 shots from distance.
Anthony Edwards played a pivotal role for Minnesota, scoring 22 points on 7-of-19 shooting over 38 minutes of play and grabbing 9 rebounds. Edwards recorded a field goal shooting percentage of 36.8% and provided 7 assists in the game.
As the Timberwolves hit the court with a 49-33 record this season, they average 118.0 points per game (7th in the league) while shooting 48.1% from the field. From long range, the Timberwolves are making 37.0% of their attempts (1,128 out of 3,049) and maintaining a free-throw shooting percentage of 75.2%. Collectively, Minnesota is grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game and has delivered 2,138 assists this season, ranking them 16th in the league. They average 14.8 turnovers and commit 21.2 fouls each contest.
On the defensive side, the Timberwolves force an average of 15.0 turnovers per game and commit 20.5 fouls. They limit opponents to 35.5% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 12th in the NBA for points allowed per game (114.6). Minnesota’s opponents are shooting 46.2% from the field (3,395 of 7,352) and collecting 43.7 rebounds per game as a team. They rank 10th for assists given up, allowing 2,136 throughout the season.
In Game 1, the Nuggets secured 39 defensive rebounds alongside 8 offensive boards, totaling 47 rebounds. They committed 14 turnovers while generating 7 steals in the game. The Timberwolves’ 25 fouls sent the Nuggets to the free-throw line for 33 attempts, where they knocked down 30 for a 90.9% conversion rate. Denver converted 10 of their 36 3-point attempts (27.8%). Overall, the Nuggets made 38 of 87 shots from the field, translating to a shooting percentage of 43.7%. They allowed Minnesota to hit 40 of their 87 shots, resulting in a shooting rate of 46.0% for the game. Denver completed 32.4% of their 3-point attempts, shooting 11 out of 34, and were 14 of 19 from the free-throw line (73.7%). In terms of rebounding, the Nuggets allowed Minnesota to capture 43 rebounds, with 7 of those on the offensive end.
Jamal Murray also made a significant impact on the Nuggets’ performance, scoring 30 points in 39 minutes on the court, contributing 7 assists. He managed to hit 7 of 22 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 31.8%, and collected 5 rebounds.
This season, the Nuggets have a record of 54-28. Offensively, they are shooting 49.6% from the field, positioning them 2nd in the NBA. They have scored a total of 10,010 points (averaging 122.1 points per game) and average 44.0 rebounds per game. The Nuggets are assisting on 29.0 baskets per game (4th in the NBA) while turning the ball over 12.9 times per game. They commit an average of 19.1 personal fouls while maintaining an 80.8% success rate from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Nuggets rank 21st in the NBA for points allowed per game at 116.9. They force an average of 11.8 turnovers per contest and are allowing opponents to shoot 46.8% from the field (ranking 13th in the league). Additionally, Denver permits 34.9% shooting from three and has seen opponents convert 77.1% of their free throws. They allow 27.5 assists and 42.8 rebounds per game, ranking 20th and 9th in the NBA, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s matchup against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Minnesota (+6.0)
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