Timberwolves Aim to Close Out Nuggets in Game 6 of Thrilling Playoff Series
The Minnesota Timberwolves, currently seeded sixth, are poised to eliminate the third-seeded Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Thursday. After taking a commanding 3-1 series lead, the Timberwolves saw the Nuggets claw back with a victory in Game 5, finishing 125-113. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with an impressive 30 points, going a perfect 16-for-16 from the free-throw line. However, the Timberwolves will be without Anthony Edwards due to a knee injury. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET at Target Center in Minnesota. The latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list the Nuggets as 5.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 225.5 points. Before placing any bets, it’s crucial to consider the predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model, which has a strong track record of success in NBA betting. The SportsLine model has simulated the matchup 10,000 times, yielding significant returns for bettors. It has maintained a 74% success rate on top-rated NBA spread picks this season, accumulating over $10,000 in profit for $100 players. Key betting insights include: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves spread: Nuggets -5.5 at FanDuel Nuggets vs. Timberwolves money line: Nuggets -224, Timberwolves +188 The model projects a combined score of 214 points, indicating a strong likelihood of the total going Under the set line of 225.5. For those considering NBA parlay betting, the model predicts five Timberwolves players scoring 11.7 points or more, led by Julius Randle at 22.7 points. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic is expected to lead the Nuggets with 26.4 points. The total has gone Under in four of the Timberwolves' last six games against the Nuggets, reinforcing this prediction. For comprehensive betting advice and to see the detailed predictions, bettors can explore the insights provided by the SportsLine model.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-04-30