Timberwolves vs Nuggets: Spread and Over/Under Analysis

Game 6 Predictions

Spread

Denver opened as a 5-point favorite after its Game 5 victory.

Over/Under

The total has been set at 229.5 points.

Analysis: The Nuggets have been the better team throughout the series, and they should be considered the favorites to win Game 6 and advance to the second round. Denver is averaging 117 points per game in the playoffs, while the Timberwolves are averaging just 105.5 points per game. The Nuggets also have a better defensive efficiency rating than the Timberwolves, allowing just 107.9 points per 100 possessions. The Timberwolves have allowed 112.8 points per 100 possessions.

The Timberwolves have shown some fight in this series, but they have been outmatched by the Nuggets. Denver is simply the better team, and they should be able to close out the series at home in Game 6.

Prediction: Nuggets -5

Over/Under: Over 229.5