Nuggets vs Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves (29-27) visit the Denver Nuggets (37-17) on Tuesday night. Action tips off at 9:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series ...

With those two back in the mix, I expect Denver to roll and continue their strong home play. The Joker has been on an incredible run of late as he amassed triple-doubles in nine of his last 11 games. While most of Minnesota’s success has been attributed to the growth of Anthony Edwards, point guard D’Angelo Russell has been just as vital to their turnaround. Jokic is a heavy favorite to take home the award again this season thanks to an absurd stat line of 24.8 PPG, 11.3 RPG, and 10.1 APG. Perhaps the most impressive part of the Denver offense is how they share the ball and find open shooters. Although he has been held under 30 in three consecutive games, the wing had eclipsed 30 points in five of his previous six games. Denver ranks seventh in the league in scoring with an average of 116.8 PPG. Minnesota is especially strong in the paint where they average the eighth-most points per game. The Nuggets covered 53% of their games while 50% went over. Minnesota has won two of their last three games and sits in eighth place in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves covered 48% of their games while 54% went under the projected point total. Denver has won three of their last four and remains in first place in the West.

Nikola Jokic holds the league record for the fastest triple-double at 14 minutes and 33 seconds, something he set in 2018.

We go over some of the best betting options for Tuesday's matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets.

It could be tempting to pick the Timberwolves to win and/or cover again against Denver, but the Nuggets sat four of their five starters in the last game and will expect them all to be back on the floor again tonight. Sunday’s game finished over the total by half a point, but that one was set at 225.5. The Wolves will look to replicate their 128-98 win they secured over Denver on Sunday, but the Nuggets will look to bounce back at home. The Timberwolves, especially missing the likes of Karl-Anthony Towns (calf), have had plenty of ups and downs this season. [Minnesota Timberwolves](https://www.canishoopus.com) (29-27) will visit the [Denver Nuggets](https://www.denverstiffs.com) (37-17) in the second of back-to-back games between the two sides. Anthony Edwards has stepped up in KAT’s absence, averaging 24.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg, and 4.5 assists per game.

Visit ESPN for the game recap of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets NBA basketball game on February 7, 2023.

[Zeke Nnaji](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4431690/zeke-nnaji) was out with a sprained right shoulder. [Anthony Edwards](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4594268/anthony-edwards) and [Luka Garza](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277951/luka-garza) both had 19 points for Minnesota. ... G [Bruce Brown](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4065670/bruce-brown) appeared to turn his ankle early in the game, but returned and finished with nine points. [Kyle Anderson](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2993874/kyle-anderson) was sidelined with back spasms. [Michael Porter Jr](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4278104/michael-porter-jr). [Aaron Gordon](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3064290/aaron-gordon) added 24 for the Nuggets, who set season highs in points and assists (44). Murray missed the game Tuesday due to inflammation in his right knee. [Kentavious Caldwell-Pope](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2581018/kentavious-caldwell-pope), [Jamal Murray](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3936299/jamal-murray) and Gordon. Denver led 49-19 after the first quarter — including a 32-2 run — as the Nuggets shot 79.2% from the floor. ... G [Austin Rivers](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6617/austin-rivers) served the second of his three-game suspension for his part in last Friday’s fight between Minnesota and the [Orlando Magic](http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/orl/orlando-magic). It was the second time in his career the big man has notched a triple-double by halftime. [Nikola Jokic](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3112335/nikola-jokic) posted his 19th triple-double of the season by halftime and the [Denver Nuggets](http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/den/denver-nuggets) rode a 49-point first quarter to a 146-112 rout of the [Minnesota Timberwolves](http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/min/minnesota-timberwolves) on Tuesday night.

Nikola Jokic is on the injury report for Tuesday's game.