Denver Nuggets defeat Minnesota Timberwolves 125-113: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Apr 27, 2026 · NBA · Minnesota Timberwolves 113, Denver Nuggets 125
The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-113 on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Ball Arena. The Denver Nuggets covered the spread as 11.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 224.5, with 238 points combined.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets final score and game recap
The Denver Nuggets won by 12 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Julius Randle (Minnesota Timberwolves): 27 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists.
- Ayo Dosunmu (Minnesota Timberwolves): 18 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets): 27 points, 12 rebounds, 16 assists.
- Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets): 24 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists.
Who covered the spread in Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets?
The Denver Nuggets covered the spread as 11.5-point favorites, winning by 12 points.
The spread opened at Denver Nuggets -10.5 and closed at Denver Nuggets -11.5.
Did Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets go over or under the total?
The game went over: 238 points combined against a closing total of 224.5, over by 13.5.
The total opened at 223 and closed at 224.5.
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 they covered. The total moved up from 223 to 224.5, and the game went over.
Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-2 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-0 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 3 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Denver Nuggets 2-3 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-1 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 3 times, 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 30, 2026. Next for the Denver Nuggets: at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, April 30, 2026.