The Denver Nuggets head back to Minneapolis tonight on the brink of elimination, trailing the Timberwolves 3-2 in their first round playoff series. Denver kept its season alive with a dominant 125-113 win in Game 5 on Monday night, as Nikola Jokic posted a triple-double with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists – tying Russell Westbrook for the most combined regular season and postseason triple-doubles in NBA history. Jamal Murray added 24 points of his own, Spencer Jones erupted for a career-high with 20, and the Nuggets’ offense finally looked like itself after two rough outings in Minnesota where they scored just 96 points in each game.
Now the question is whether the Timberwolves can close it out on their home floor at the Target Center without Anthony Edwards, who remains sidelined with a bone bruise in his knee, and Donte DiVincenzo, who is out for the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in Game 4. Minnesota’s backcourt depth is getting even thinner, as both Ayo Dosunmu (right calf soreness) and Bones Hyland (left knee soreness) are listed as questionable for tonight. Dosunmu has been the Wolves’ best offensive player this series, averaging 21.8 points per game and going off for 43 in Game 4. If he can’t go or is limited at all, Minnesota’s guard rotation would be stretched to the breaking point.
For Denver, Aaron Gordon remains questionable with left calf tightness after missing Games 3 and 5. Peyton Watson (hamstring) is out.
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 6 Info
- 📍 Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- 📅 Date: Thursday, April 30
- ⏰ Tip-Off: 9:30 PM ET
- 📺 TV/Streaming: ESPN
- 🏀 Series: Minnesota leads 3-2
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Current Odds
With Minnesota’s lineup already depleted and several others questionable heading into tonight, Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook has the Nuggets listed as sizable favorites on the road:
- Spread: Nuggets -6.5 (-110), Timberwolves +6.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Nuggets (-275), Timberwolves (+200)
- Total: Over 225.5 (-110), Under 225.5 (-110)
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 6 Betting Splits
Here’s how players at Hard Rock Bet are wagering on Game 6:
- Moneyline: The Timberwolves are drawing 66.9% of all moneyline tickets, but the money tells a different story: 75.9% of the handle is on the Nuggets to win.
- Spread: On the spread, the Nuggets are pulling in 68.4% of bets and 60.9% of the total handle. Hard Rock Bet players are siding with Denver to cover as a road favorite, a clear indicator of how dramatically Minnesota’s injuries have shifted this series.
- Total: Bettors are expecting a low-scoring affair in this one, as the under is commanding 67.9% of tickets and 60.9% of the handle for the game total.
Trending Player Props for Game 6
With Dosunmu’s status up in the air and Jokic playing some of the best basketball of the series, the player prop market is buzzing ahead of this one. Here are the five most-bet player props at Hard Rock Bet for Game 6:
- Ayo Dosunmu – Over 19.5 Points
- Nikola Jokic – Under 29.5 Points
- Julius Randle – Over 22.5 Points
- Nikola Jokic – To Record a Triple Double
- Jamal Murray – Over 26.5 Points
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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