Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Predictions, Odds & NBA Player Props for 11/01

NBA Best Bet Today #1: ⭐ Nuggets -2.5 (-110) at FanDuel

The Denver Nuggets have gotten off to a perfect start as they attempt to defend their NBA championship, winning all four games to start the season. We're also going to look to back the Nuggets as small road favorites on Wednesday against the Timberwolves. 

We're going with Nuggets -2.5 (-110) at FanDuel. Denver leads the league in effective field goal percentage (60.7%) and is also second in points allowed per game (102), showcasing how the team is in form on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, Minnesota's offense has struggled, with the Timberwolves sitting 26th in scoring with 104.3 points per game. The Timberwolves' poor shooting (44%) and inability to get to the free-throw line has also limited Minnesota, with the team ranking second-to-last in free throws attempted (15) and free throws made per game (11). 

Considering Minnesota's deficiencies on offense, we like the Nuggets to cover. Denver also has the second-best average scoring margin this season (+14.3), which is ideal when you need to a team to cover a spread. 

Betting Pick: Nuggets -2.5 (-110) at FanDuel

NBA Best Bet Today #2: ⭐ Nikola Jokic Over 25.5 Points (-113) at FanDuel

Nikola Jokic has been on a tear to start the season. In his last two games, he made 12 of 16 shots in both contests against the Thunder and Jazz, scoring 28 and 27 points in those contests. We're going to ride Jokic's momentum and target the over on his scoring prop. 

We like Nikola Jokic Over 25.5 Points (-113) at FanDuel. Jokic has scored at least 26 points in three of four games this season and is shooting 65% from the field. Recently, Jokic has also had success against Minnesota. He scored 27, 28 and 43 points in three of the playoff games last season against the Timberwolves. Jokic should also be able to continue his efficient shooting numbers against a Timberwolves defense that is just 16th in defensive effective field goal percentage (52.9%). 

Considering the efficiency he's shown this season, we're confident in backing Jokic to continue the high-scoring run that he has been on. 

Betting Pick: Nikola Jokic Over 25.5 Points (-113) at FanDuel

NBA Best Bet Today #3: ⭐ Jamal Murray Over 2.5 3-pointers (-140) at BetMGM

Jamal Murry has also gotten off to a hot start for the Nuggets. The Denver guard is averaging 20 points and 8 assists a game, but it's in the 3-point prop market where we are going to look to back Murray against the Timberwolves. 

We like Jamal Murray Over 2.5 3-pointers (-140) at BetMGM. Murray is 11 of 22 from 3 this season and has made at least three 3s in three of the Nuggets four games. In the postseason against Minnesota last year, Murray shot 43% from beyond the arc and averaged 3.6 makes from 3-point range in the series. 

Murray should be in store for another effective outing from beyond the arc tonight against Minnesota. The Timberwolves are 23rd in defensive 3-point percentage (38.8%) and rank 20th in 3s allowed, with opponents making an average of 13.3 from 3-point range.

Betting Pick: Jamal Murray Over 2.5 3-pointers (-140) at BetMGM

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