Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 7 odds, ATS prediction, player prop bets: Denver a solid favorite

The Denver Nuggets are solid home favorites over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of their NBA playoff series tonight, according to odds at top sports betting sites. The winner faces the Mavericks in the West Finals, as Dallas took down Oklahoma City last night. 

The Timberwolves looked like they were running away with this series, winning two road games to take a 2-0 lead back to Minnesota. But Denver showed the grit of a defending NBA champion, winning three in a row and taking back control of the series.

The T'Wolves gathered themselves to win at home on Thursday night to force a Game 7. Not only did they win Game 6, but they embarrassed the Nuggets and are carrying momentum into Sunday night's win-or-go-home situation.

All eyes will be on Anthony Edwards and Nikola Jokic's play because, often, throughout the series, the one who has played better has led his team to victory.

We examine live odds, betting news, and player props for Timberwolves vs. Nuggets and give you our ATS prediction for Game 7. 

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets odds: Point spread, moneyline, total

Here are the latest NBA betting odds for Minnesota vs. Denver Game 7 at top-rated US sportsbooks.

Minnesota Timberwolves betting news and analysis

The Timberwolves will lean on Anthony Edwards to continue playing like a superstar. They have not won a game in this series when he scored fewer than 27 points. Minnesota even lost when Edwards dropped 44 points in Game 4. 

Edwards can't do it alone and needs his someone from his supporting cast to show up and play Robin to his Batman. That has been a struggle to find this series, as only one Timberwolves player besides Edwards has scored over 20 points in a loss this series.

Basically, when Edwards has a strong game and gets support, Minnesota wins. When neither of those things happen, the Timberwolves lose.

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Denver Nuggets betting news and analysis

The Nuggets have been up and down throughout the series, with two games (Games 1 and 6) where they just did not show up. Nikola Jokic has had some monster games in this series, leading the Nuggets to victories. In the three games Denver won, Jokic averaged 33 points, 9.3 assists and 9.6 rebounds. In the Nuggets' three losses, the MVP averaged 23.3 points, 6.3 assists and 11 rebounds.

It makes things simple for the Nuggets; if Jokic plays at or above his MVP form, they will likely win. In its victories, Denver has ridden its star late in games, letting him make all the decisions down the stretch of fourth quarters.

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 7 prop bets

Here is a sampling of prop bets for Game 7 of the Timberwolves-Nuggets series from BetMGM. Please check your favorite sportsbook apps for plenty more prop betting options. 

• Nikola Jokic 30.5 points: OVER -105, UNDER -125
• Anthony Edwards 27.5 points: OVER -130, UNDER -105
• Jamal Murray 2.5 three-pointers: OVER +125, UNDER -165
• Anthony Edwards 2.5 three-pointers: OVER -135, UNDER +100
• Nikola Jokic 8.5 assists: OVER -140, UNDER +105
• Mike Conley 5.5 assists: OVER -130, UNDER -105

Nikola Jokic was the NBA MVP this season for a reason. When he is at his best, no other player on the planet can do the things Jokic makes look simple. Not only can he score at all three levels, but he can also handle the ball, pass and rebound. That's why we like for him to go OVER 51.5 points + rebounds + assists (-120) at BetMGM in Game 7 against the Timberwolves. 

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Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 7 ATS prediction

We expect both Jokic and Edwards to have big games. But in a tight game in the fourth quarter, Jokic has teammates he can get the ball to while also scoring himself. In contrast, Edwards has not consistently been able to depend on his supporting cast to deliver. 

Prediction: Nuggets -4.5