The Minnesota Timberwolves meet the Denver Nuggets for a third time this season as one side looks to better its position in the NBA standings tonight. Tipoff from Ball Arena in Denver is slated for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN).

Our Timberwolves vs. Nuggets predictions and player props expect the higher-seeded squad to come out on top in a showdown that has meaningful playoff implications. Denver is a 2.5-point favorite, per our best sports betting sites, in a rematch of last year's Western Conference semifinals.

The Nuggets are desperately trying to maintain the second spot in the West, whereas the Wolves are trying to climb out of the NBA Play-In Tournament seeds. These two sides have split the season series to date, but who will get a much-needed leg up tonight?

💰 Best Timberwolves vs. Nuggets predictions & NBA player props tonight: March 12

Here are my best Timberwolves vs. Nuggets predictions and player props for tonight's NBA matchup with my pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale. Be sure to check out the rest of our NBA picks along with our guide on how to bet on the NBA.

✅ Game pick: Nuggets to win (-170 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Julius Randle player prop pick: Over 5.5 assists (+108 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
✅ Jaden McDaniels player prop pick: Over 21.5 points + rebounds + assists (-115 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
✅ Anthony Edwards player prop pick: Over 25.5 points (-125 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐⭐  

⛹️ Timberwolves vs. Nuggets player prop picks

Here are my best Timberwolves vs. Nuggets player prop bet odds and expert picks for tonight's NBA matchup. You can also check out our NBA player prop odds tool for the latest NBA odds at the best legal sportsbooks in your region.

🏀 Julius Randle Over 5.5 assists (+108) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: +108 via FanDuel ($10 to win $10.80)

Randle has been on a tear as a facilitator lately, and we can get this assists line at plus money, which makes this a no-brainer selection. Across his last five, Randle has averaged 7.2 assists and hit the Over on this line in three straight.

Before missing time with a groin injury, Randle dished at least six dimes in six of 11 contests, and he’s picked up right where he left off. The Nuggets are tied for the most assists allowed to opponents, and Randle handed out seven assists in both matchups with Denver this season.

📊 Best Julius Randle prop bet odds

🏀 Jaden McDaniels Over 21.5 points + rebounds + assists (-115) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -115 via DraftKings ($10 to win $8.70)

McDaniels is enjoying a career year with personal bests of 12.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. He’s averaging 20.6 PRAs across a career-high 32.6 minutes per game, and he’s hit the Over on this line in 30 of 66 appearances.

Despite hitting the Over in less than half of his appearances overall, McDaniels has posted some big numbers as of late. He’s averaged 18.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists across his last 10 and hit the Over every time.

McDaniels has averaged 17.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists over the last five with Randle back in action, so the latter’s return isn’t a concern for McDaniels’ recent hot streak. I’ll hammer the Over on this line which is set far too low for a player averaging 30 PRA over the last three weeks.

📊 Best Jaden McDaniels prop bet odds

🏀 Anthony Edwards Over 25.5 points (-125) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -125 via DraftKings ($10 to win $8.00)

Edwards is averaging a career-high 27.2 points per game this season, so a below-average scoring performance will still get him Over the mark here. 

Ant-Man has hit the Over on this scoring line in better than half of his games, reaching that mark in 35 of 63 appearances. He’s averaging 25.6 at home and 28.6 on the road, and he’s scored 26 or more in 22 of 33 away from Target Center.

Edwards scored 34 and 29 in two matchups with the Nuggets this season, and he’s poised to do so for a third time in this high-scoring matchup.

📊 Best Anthony Edwards prop bet odds

🎯 Expert Timberwolves vs. Nuggets score prediction & AI projections

🔮 Expert score prediction: Nuggets 119, Timberwolves 118
🤖 AI score prediction: Nuggets 113, Timberwolves 106

🔮 Expert score prediction: Nuggets 119, Timberwolves 118

Minnesota has had Denver’s number as of late, winning last season’s playoff series 4-3 and winning both meetings this year. The Nuggets are too good a team to fall into a 3-0 series hole against a division opponent, especially as they fight for the No. 2 seed in the West.

The Wolves’ current five-game win streak has come against the San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Phoenix Suns - not exactly a murderer’s row of opponents. The Nuggets are 22-9 at home, and the Wolves are 19-15 on the road.

This should be a close game between two familiar opponents with talented rosters. I’ll give the edge to the home team that’s hit the ML in 22 of the last 29 at Ball Arena.

📊 Best odds: +10000 via FanDuel (bet $10 to win $1000)

🤖 AI score prediction: Nuggets 113, Timberwolves 106

(Score prediction and analysis via ChatGPT - a large language model from OpenAI. While ChatGPT is not specifically designed for predicting sporting events, it can spot trends or insights that bettors might overlook.)

🖥️ AI predictions for Timberwolves vs. Nuggets

The projected final score is Nuggets 113, Timberwolves 106

• Win probability: Nuggets 78% | Timberwolves 22%
• Projected total points: 219
• Key takeaways:
• Injury Impact: With Aaron Gordon listed as doubtful for Denver and Rudy Gobert questionable for Minnesota, both teams may face rotation issues. Denver’s depth gives them the edge, even without Gordon, while the Timberwolves will struggle to cope with the loss of Gobert's defense inside.
• Nuggets’ Offensive Firepower: Denver continues to thrive behind Nikola Jokic's exceptional playmaking and scoring. Even without Gordon, the Nuggets' offense remains highly efficient and tough to stop.
• Timberwolves' Inconsistent Form: While Minnesota has shown flashes of strong play, their recent struggles against top-tier teams (and their recent trend of hitting the Under) make them underdogs in this matchup.

🤔 Betting takeaway: ChatGPT's AI score prediction leans toward Denver covering the spread (-3.5) and a total of Under 236 points.

📊 Live Timberwolves vs. Nuggets odds & NBA betting splits tonight

Here are the latest Timberwolves vs. Nuggets odds and betting splits from our best live betting sites.

🔢 Timberwolves vs. Nuggets latest odds & betting lines

A few hours remain before tipoff in tonight's pivotal Western Conference contest, and not much has changed on the betting front since our last update. As of 7:30 p.m. ET, Denver is a 2.5-point favorite over Minnesota with a total of O/U 233.5 at our best live betting sites.

🏆 Who will win Timberwolves vs. Nuggets?

As of Wednesday night, Denver is favored by 2.5 points (-115) to beat Minnesota with moneyline odds of -145 at BetMGM, which suggests a 59.18% implied win probability for the Nuggets. We're predicting a 119-118 win for Denver as our final score projection.

So far, 79% of bettors have wagered against the spread on Denver -2.5, while 73% of bettors expect the game to finish Over the projected total of 233.5 points.

🚑 Timberwolves vs. Nuggets injuries

Here are the latest injuries for tonight's Timberwolves vs. Nuggets matchup, which will update in real time.

📺 How to watch Timberwolves vs. Nuggets tonight

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
🕗 Time: 10 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Ball Arena (Denver)
📺 TV: ESPN
💻 Streaming: NBA League Pass

❓ Timberwolves vs. Nuggets FAQs

Who is favored to win Timberwolves vs. Nuggets?

The Nuggets are favored to beat the Timberwolves (-145 at BetMGM) with an implied win probability of 59.18%.

What are the odds for Timberwolves vs. Nuggets?

The Nuggets are favored by 2.5 points, and the total trading at 233.5 points.

What time is Timberwolves vs. Nuggets tonight?

The Timberwolves and Nuggets tip off at 10 p.m ET from Ball Arena in Denver.

How to watch Timberwolves vs. Nuggets

The Timberwolves and Nuggets can be watched on ESPN.

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