Minnesota Timberwolves defeat Denver Nuggets 119-114: Recap & Betting Results

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 · NBA · Minnesota Timberwolves 119, Denver Nuggets 114

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 119-114 on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Ball Arena. The Minnesota Timberwolves covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs. The total pushed: 233 points, exactly the closing total of 233.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets final score and game recap

The Minnesota Timberwolves won by 5 points.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets?

The Minnesota Timberwolves covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 5 points.

The spread opened at Denver Nuggets -6.5 and closed at Denver Nuggets -7.5.

Did Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets go over or under the total?

The total pushed: 233 points combined, exactly the closing total of 233.

The total opened at 231 and closed at 233.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets odds: sportsbook value and line movement

The spread moved toward the Denver Nuggets between the open and the close, and the Minnesota Timberwolves covered.

This result left the Minnesota Timberwolves 1-1 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 0 times and under 1 time, with 1 push.

This result left the Denver Nuggets 1-1 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 0 times and under 1 time, with 1 push.

What's next for Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets?

Next for the Minnesota Timberwolves: the Denver Nuggets at home on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Next for the Denver Nuggets: at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, April 23, 2026.