The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-4) are 8.5-point underdogs as they attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Denver Nuggets (2-4) on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Ball Arena. The contest airs at 9:00 PM ET on ALT. The matchup has an over/under of 228.5 points.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -8.5 | -111 | -125 | 228.5 | -117 | -111 |
Head to Head
Denver holds a 9-1 record in the last 10 head-to-head games against Minnesota. The Timberwolves hold a 3-2 advantage against the spread when matched up with the Nuggets.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2021 | Nuggets | Timberwolves | -8.5 | 226 | -376 | 295 | Regular Season | 124-109 DEN |
| 2/23/2020 | Nuggets | Nuggets | -14 | 221.5 | -1497 | 900 | Regular Season | 128-116 DEN |
| 1/20/2020 | Timberwolves | Timberwolves | -3.5 | 221 | -159 | 134 | Regular Season | 107-100 DEN |
| 12/20/2019 | Nuggets | Nuggets | -10.5 | 216.5 | -635 | 473 | Regular Season | 109-100 DEN |
| 11/10/2019 | Nuggets | Timberwolves | -4 | 218.5 | -167 | 138 | Regular Season | 100-98 DEN |
| 4/10/2019 | – | Nuggets | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 99-95 DEN |
| 3/12/2019 | – | Nuggets | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 133-107 DEN |
| 2/2/2019 | – | Timberwolves | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 107-106 DEN |
| 11/21/2018 | – | Timberwolves | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 103-101 DEN |
| 4/11/2018 | – | Timberwolves | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 112-106 MIN |
Nuggets Betting Information
- Denver has struggled against the spread, going 2-4 on the year.
- When favored by at least 8.5 points, the Nuggets have fared well against the spread, putting up a 1-0 record.
- In 5 of 6 (83.3%) contests this season, Denver and its opponents have hit the over.
Timberwolves Betting Information
- Minnesota has a losing record against the spread, going 2-4 ATS (covering only 33.3% of the time).
- Minnesota and its opponents have hit the over in fewer than half of their matchups this year — 2 of 6 (33.3%).
Over/Under Analysis
- The Nuggets and their opponents have combined to put up more than 228.5 points in 483.3% of their outings this year (29 of six opportunities).
- Minnesota and its opponents have combined to score more than 228.5 points in two of six outings (33.3%) this year.
- The Nuggets and the Timberwolves combine to average 6.3 less points per game than the over/under of 228.5 set for this matchup.
- The Nuggets and the Timberwolves have seen their opponents average a combined 7.0 more points per game than the point total of 228.5 set for this outing.
- The Nuggets’ average point total in outings this season is 232, 3.5 points higher than the total in this game.
- The average point total for the Timberwolves this season is 2.8 points lower than this game’s over/under.
Nuggets Leaders
- The Nuggets rebounds and assists leader is Nikola Jokic. He grabs 11.3 rebounds and racks up 12.8 assists per game.
- Jamal Murray paces Denver with 24.0 points per game.
- Murray makes 3.0 threes per game to lead the Nuggets.
- Jokic leads the team with 1.2 steals per game. PJ Dozier collects 0.8 blocks a game to pace Denver.
Timberwolves Leaders
- Malik Beasley outpaced his teammates on the Timberwolves scoring front by putting up 19.0 points per game. He adds 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game this season.
- The Minnesota leaders in rebounds and assists are Jarrett Culver (6.3 rebounds per game) and Ricky Rubio (4.5 assists per game).
- D’Angelo Russell leads the Timberwolves in shooting from beyond the arc, averaging 2.8 made threes per game.
- Minnesota’s Russell has the top spot on the team’s steals leaderboard with 1.3 per game and Naz Reid is first in blocks with 1.0 per game.
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