Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets picks, odds: Who wins Game 1 of NBA Playoffs?
The No. 3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves and No. 2 seed Denver Nuggets play Saturday, May 4 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals 2024 NBA Playoffs series.
The game is scheduled for 4 p.m. Pacific time (7 p.m. Eastern time) and can be seen on TNT (stream with Sling TV).
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Check out these NBA Playoffs picks and predictions for the Western Conference matchup.
The Nuggets are a 4.5-point favorite over the Timberwolves in NBA Playoffs odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.
Denver is -190 on the moneyline. Minnesota is +155.
The over/under for the game is set at 207.5 points.
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ESPN: Nuggets have a 61.7% chance to beat Timberwolves in Game 1
The site gives Minnesota a 38.3% shot at defeating Denver in the first game of the NBA Playoffs series.
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Sports Betting Dime: Timberwolves 110.6, Nuggets 109.8
The site's formula predicts that Minnesota will defeat Denver in Game 1 of NBA postseason series on Saturday.
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Odds Trader: Nuggets 108, Timberwolves 103
The site predicts that the Nuggets will beat the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs series by a score of 108-103.
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Sporting News: Bet the Nuggets to cover vs. Timberwolves in Game 1
Caleb Tallman writes: "The key matchup that will give the Nuggets a big advantage early is Nikola Jokic's ability to stretch the floor and pull Rudy Gobert away from the rim. The T'Wolves might not be able to make the proper defensive adjustments until halftime. The game will come down to which team can make winning plays down the stretch. After watching Jamal Murray hit not one but two game-winners against the Lakers, Denver has the advantage, especially playing at home."
BetMGM: Take the Timberwolves to steal Game 1 vs. Denver
Chase Kiddy writes: "My prediction for Game 1 of this series is a shocking steal from Minnesota. I like the Timberwolves’ moneyline. Denver disposed of the Lakers in five games, rolling into the second round faster than almost any other Round 1 winner in 2024. On paper, it’s a champion’s outcome. But anyone who has actually watched the games knows that Denver played with its food quite a bit. The Nuggets trailed at halftime in every game and got game-winning shots from Jamal Murray in both Game 2 and Game 5. If not for those, there is a real chance the Nuggets could be heading back to Los Angeles right now for a Game 6, trailing in the series 3-2."
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