LiontipsDenver vs Minnesota. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Nuggets are gaining form and they are very close to the play-off zone. Team adopted the offensive strategy again, because Nikola Jokic returned to the line-up.
Denver recorded two consecutive victories, beating San Antonio (127:112) and Washington (113:107). Michael Malone's men are looking good at home matches and now they will host Minnesota, who have just broke a losing streak.
Timberwolves are doing everything to retain their spot in the upper half of the Western Conference standings. Team looks great and has a good chance for a play-off spot in the current season.
Minnesota lost five consecutive matches, but then managed to step up and recorded a victory over Portland (116:111). Chris Finch's men are approaching the match in their strongest squad, their injuried list is empty. Wolves are not so successful on head-to-head matches against Denver, but we think that it will be a contested matchup.
Trends
СтавкаMinnesota: total over 103,5 points
Club managed to beat the total in each of five most recent matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
Three out of five most recent head-to-head matches started with a two-pointer
Tip and bets
Nuggets are only one step away from the play-off zone, so club will do everything to break into the Top-6. Denver is a clear favourite of the match, but Wolves should not be underestimated.
Minnesota felt the taste of victory in the previous match and it gained team's self-confidence. Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell are available for the match, so team should be able to put up a fight. In our opinion, visitors will have a chance for a victory.
Our prediction - Handicap (+6,5) points for Minnesota Timberwolves
Both teams put up a great performance in the previous match, so both teams will try to extend the success. We think that no one will show mercy, so we are expecting a high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total over 211 points
