Nuggets vs Timberwolves: High-Scoring Showdown

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Denver Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday in a crucial Northwest Division clash at ball arena. Both teams sit at 37 wins and 23 losses, with Denver holding the 4th seat in the West and Minnesota right behind at 5th. Tip-op is at 3.30pm, Eastern Time, and the Nuggets are aiming for a four game season sweep after winning the first three meetings. Denver comes in off a gritty 94-88 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. Denver, meanwhile, fell 102-107 at Oklahoma City on Friday night. Julius Randall remains questionable for the Timberwolves with a back issue, which could shake up their lineup. The Nuggets hold a commanding 92-60 all-time series edge, and boasts a 16-11 home record. Minnesota counters with a solid 17-12 mark on the road. Odds makers list Denver as a 3-point favorite, with the over-underset at 239.5.

1:04A projection model that simulates games 10,000 times is leaning over on the total, hitting nearly 60% of the time in Sims. If forecast a combined 246 points, noting the over has cached in 6 of the last 10 head-to-heads and recent gains for both squads. Keyscore shine in the projections, with Anthony Edwards averaging 28.1 for Minnesota and Nicola Jokic at 26.3. For Denver, both teams figure to get balanced scoring, setting up a high output of fair fans won't want to miss. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Relax deeper, reset faster, comfort you can hear, solypillo.com