Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Game 4 Prediction and Odds: 2023 NBA Playoffs

The Denver Nuggets are playing just enough to beat the Timberwolves, who are going into Game 4 in the hope of avoiding being swept. Minnesota was not really a threat in any of the previous three games and it will probably be the case tonight as well.

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These odds from William Hill were correct at the time of writing.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets – Game Predictions

The Nuggets have full control of the series. They are the team built to win now and the Timberwolves are not a serious obstacle for Mike Malone’s team. However, moving the series to Minneapolis increases the chances for Minnesota to win at least one game.

Prediction 1: Denver Nuggets to Cover the Spread (-3.5)

The Nuggets showed no mercy for the Wolves in the first three games and there is no reason to stop tonight. The top seed in the Western Conference had a full control in each of the previous three games and will do the same tonight. Good news for Nuggets coach Mike Malone is the fact that Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. have taken over the scoring and Nikola Jokic was not needed to play as many minutes as usual. The Nuggets will dominate this game as well and win by covering the -3.5 points spread.

Prediction 2: Anthony Edwards over 27.5 points

Anthony Edwards is the only Wolves player that is playing consistently well in this series. He averaged 24.6 points per game for the season and is at 31.7 in the series against the Nuggets. He dropped 36 points on 45.5% shooting from the field in Game 3 and will keep on shooting until the end. This will be another performance that will build his confidence for the future and he will definitely go over 27.5 tonight.

Timberwolves vs Nuggets Preview – Can the Timberwolves avoid being swept?

The Timberwolves played as good as they could but the Nuggets are simply on another level. Minnesota is far from a good defensive team and they are unable to do anything to stop the Nuggets. The three-time defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert has not found a way to slow down Nikola Jokic and what makes it even more difficult for the Wolves is the fact that the Nuggets do not really need Jokic to defeat them.

Minnesota Timberwolves News, Injuries, and Starting Lineups

The Timberwolves had a solid season but they are simply not on the level to move step further in the Playoffs. They have a team packed with young talent and they will need a couple of more years to develop and be more competitive on this level.

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report:

Naz Reed and Jaden McDaniels are out for the Timberwolves.

Minnesota Timberwolves Starting Lineup:

Mike Conley Jr. Anthony Edwards, Taurean Prince, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert

Denver Nuggets News, Injuries, and Starting Lineups

The Nuggets came into the Playoffs as one of the favorites to win the Western Conference. They are doing great so far as they have a 3-0 lead over the Timberwolves and can take care of business tonight in Minnesota. Knowing that there is a long way to go to get to the finals, the Nuggets will try to play as least games as possible.

Denver Nuggets Injury Report:

None listed.

Denver Nuggets Starting Lineup:

Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr. Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic