Bet on Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves on Basketball

The Denver Nuggets are favored to win with moneyline odds of approximately 1.70, compared to the Minnesota Timberwolves at 2.07. Denver is ranked 2nd in the NBA with a 9-2 record and is currently on a six-game winning streak, the second longest in the league. The Nuggets are averaging 124.5 points per game with a 50.9% field goal percentage, while the Timberwolves are 7-4 and averaging 121.2 points per game. Denver's recent dominant performance, including a 130-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers where Nikola Jokic scored 55 points, demonstrates their current form advantage.

The match starts at 1:00 AM UTC on November 16, 2025, which corresponds to 8:00 PM EST on November 15, 2025 in the Eastern Time Zone.

The game will be played at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The venue has a capacity of 19,356 seats and serves as the home arena for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Denver Nuggets are predicted to win with a 55-58% probability according to multiple prediction models. The Nuggets have the better overall statistics this season, ranking 2nd in points per game at 124.5 and maintaining a superior defensive rating at 111.2 points allowed per game compared to Minnesota's 115.7. The over-under line is set at 235.5 points, with recent trends showing the Timberwolves have gone over in 4 of their last 5 games.

Denver won the first matchup of this season on October 27 at Target Center, breaking Minnesota's dominance from last season. In the 2024-25 regular season, the Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 4-0 in their series matchup. This season's first meeting shows Denver has drawn first blood, indicating a shift in the competitive balance between these two teams.