The Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 30, with the Nuggets entering as 6.5-point favorites on the spread, via PrizePicks.
The Nuggets jumped all over the Timberwolves in the first half and ultimately landed in the win column in Game 5. With the series deficit cut to 3-2, will Denver force a Game 7 on the road on Thursday?
Below, we'll break down our Nuggets vs. Timberwolves prediction and picks for Thursday’s NBA game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.
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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Spread, Over/Under for Game 6 – Thursday, April 30
After dropping Game 1, the Timberwolves got hot and recorded three consecutive victories to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. However, when facing elimination, the Nuggets came away with a dominant 125-113 win in Game 5.
On Monday, Nuggets C Nikola Jokic led the way with his second triple-double of the series as he recorded 27 points, 16 assists, and 12 rebounds. Denver’s offense was a well-oiled machine to the tune of 56.6% shooting from the field, which was also aided by G Jamal Murray and F Spencer Jones each scoring 20+ points.
Meanwhile, the Timberwolves were ravaged by the injury bug in Game 4. Minnesota SG Donte DiVincenzo suffered a torn Achilles tendon early in the contest and was lost for the season. In addition, before Game 5, the team announced that SG Anthony Edwards had a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee and would miss the remainder of the series.
Now the Timberwolves will look for increased production from G Ayo Dosunmu, PF Julius Randle, and others with Edwards out of the lineup.
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Spread, Over/Under for Game 6 – Thursday, April 30
The Nuggets enter Thursday’s game as 6.5-point road favorites against the Timberwolves, returning a 1.4x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
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- Spread: Denver Nuggets -6.5 (1.92x payout)
- Over/Under: 225.5 (1.96x payout on Over)
- Game Winner Payout: Nuggets - 1.4x | Timberwolves - 2.77x
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Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Timeline for NBA Playoffs
Here is the full Nuggets vs. Timberwolves timeline, including the playoff series game-by-game and recent matchup history.
All-Time: Nuggets, 102-73
Regular Season: Nuggets, 3-1
Series: Timberwolves, 3-2
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves First Round Timeline, Schedule for 2026 NBA Playoffs
- Game 1: Nuggets 116, Timberwolves 105
- Game 2: Timberwolves 119, Nuggets 114
- Game 3: Timberwolves 113, Nuggets 96
- Game 4: Timberwolves 112, Nuggets 96
- Game 5: Nuggets 125, Timberwolves 113
- Game 6: Thursday, April 30, 9:30 p.m. ET in Minnesota
- Game 7 if necessary
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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Prediction on Over/Under for NBA Playoffs First Round Game 6
Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Nuggets vs. Timberwolves prediction on the over/under for Thursday, April 30.
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- The under is 4-2 in the last six meetings between the Nuggets and Timberwolves.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Timberwolves own the sixth-best defensive rating (108.7) among playoff teams.
- Minnesota has held Denver to 30.1% shooting on 3-pointers, which is the second-lowest percentage in the postseason.
- Throughout the series, the Nuggets are shooting just 43.3% from the floor, ranking 12th in the playoff field.
- Denver has secured just 7.2 offensive rebounds per contest in this opening-round series, which puts them in dead last among playoff teams.
- The under is 3-2 throughout this first-round series.
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks – 4/30/26
Here are the top Nuggets vs. Timberwolves picks to target in the NBA Playoffs on PrizePicks for Thursday, April 30. Today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks include C Nikola Jokic and G Ayo Dosunmu.
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Nuggets C Nikola Jokic vs. Timberwolves Projection: 30.5 Points
- Jokic has failed to reach the 30-point mark in all five games of this series.
- The Nuggets star has scored 27 or fewer points in seven consecutive games, dating back to the regular season.
- Jokic is shooting 19.2% (6-of-31) from beyond the arc vs. the Timberwolves.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, the three-time NBA MVP has registered just a 45.1% effective field goal percentage in the 2026 postseason.
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Timberwolves G Ayo Dosunmu vs. Nuggets Projection: 24 Pts + Asts
- Dosunmu has recorded 25.8 combined points and assists per game vs. the Nuggets.
- The Timberwolves G has connected on 54.5% (12-of-22) of his 3-point shots in the series.
- According to databallr, Dosunmu has averaged 10.8 potential assists per 100 possessions, which ranks in the 85th percentile.
- Dosunmu registered 5-plus assists in three of the five games in this opening-round series.
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NBA Playoffs Live Picks: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves on PrizePicks for Game 6
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- The Nuggets have tended to come out of the locker room strong after halftime. Denver has totaled an NBA-best 31.2 PPG in the third quarter this season.
- The fourth quarter could loom large in Game 6. The Timberwolves average the second-most PPG (29.5) in the final quarter, while the Nuggets aren’t far behind with 28.8 PPG in the fourth quarter (seventh).
- Minnesota also thrives on the offensive glass with a 30.0% offensive rebounding rate, while Denver is last among playoff teams with a 24.1% offensive rebound rate.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Nuggets own the second-worst effective field goal percentage (44.3%) in the second half throughout the postseason.
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The Nuggets and Timberwolves have produced sound defensive efforts throughout this opening-round playoff series. Will the two teams defend at a high rate in a Game 6 that carries massive implications?
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