Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Opening Series Odds: Can Denver Avenge 2024 Playoff Loss?

Breaking down the opening series odds for the first-round matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets.

The Denver Nuggets and center Nikola Jokic are favored to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets closed out the regular season on a 12-game winning streak, earning the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.

The reward? Another battle with the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have played them well in recent seasons.

In the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Wolves ended Denver’s title defense in the second round, and then they swept the Nuggets during the regular season in the 2024-25 season. This season was a little different, as Denver won the first three meetings between these teams before losing the final regular-season clash. 

Oddsmakers have Denver favored to win this series as the No. 3 seed, and it’s nearly fully healthy after Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson, Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, Jokic and others missed significant time in the regular season.

Watson (hamstring) is the final domino for the Nuggets, as his defensive ability will be huge against Anthony Edwards and this Minnesota offense. 

Edwards (knee) has been in and out of the lineup at the end of the regular season, which could be a major reason why oddsmakers have the Timberwolves as +280 underdogs to win this series.

Minnesota has made back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances, including last season out of the No. 6 seed. 

The SI Betting team will have predictions for each first-round matchup later in the week, equipped with a series winner and the number of games. 

For now, let’s take a look at the series odds, series total games and the correct score prediction for yet another Timberwolves-Nuggets playoff matchup. 

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Series Odds

• Timberwolves: +280 
• Nuggets: -350

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Series Spread

• Nuggets -1.5 (-135)
• Timberwolves +1.5 (+110)

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Series Correct Score

• Nuggets in 5: +280
• Nuggets in 7: +350
• Nuggets in 6: +450
• Nuggets in 4: +500
• Timberwolves in 6: +750
• Timberwolves in 7: +900
• Timberwolves in 5: +1800
• Timberwolves in 4: +3000

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Series Total Games

• 5.5 (Over -135/Under +115)

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