Denver Nuggets defeat Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · NBA · Minnesota Timberwolves 105, Denver Nuggets 116
The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Ball Arena. The Denver Nuggets covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 233, with 221 points combined.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets final score and game recap
The Denver Nuggets won by 11 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves): 22 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists.
- Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves): 17 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets): 25 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists.
- Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets): 30 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists.
Who covered the spread in Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets?
The Denver Nuggets covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites, winning by 11 points.
Did Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets go over or under the total?
The game went under: 221 points combined against a closing total of 233, under by 12.
Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Minnesota Timberwolves 0-1 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Denver Nuggets 1-0 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets?
Next for the Minnesota Timberwolves: at the Denver Nuggets on Monday, April 20, 2026. Next for the Denver Nuggets: the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Monday, April 20, 2026.