There are two Game 7 matchups on the NBA Playoff schedule for Saturday. That said, we used the AI Model’s advice to make our best bets at top-rated sportsbooks.
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NBA Pick
- Timberwolves +5 (-110) at Bet365 (visit our Bet365 Review)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets
Sunday, May 19, 2024 – 08:00 PM ET at Ball Arena
The AI Model believes the Nuggets will defeat the Timberwolves in Game 7 of the West Semifinals matchup. However, in the projected scenario, the Timberwolves would still cover. The Nuggets are expected to win 101-98, but the Timberwolves are five-point underdogs. Therefore, backing the Timberwolves at -5 would be the wise thing to do.
Finally, Some Defense From Minnesota!
The Timberwolves held the Nuggets to just 84 points per 100 possessions in Game 6. They also held the Nuggets to a 36.3% effective field goal percentage, something the Timberwolves struggled to do in the previous three games.
Denver shot at least a 60.6% effective field goal percentage in each of the previous three games and had no problems scoring. Still, Minnesota has done well limiting the Nuggets on the offensive glass and has consistently added 12-13% of turnovers per game.
Trust Minnesota?
The Denver Nuggets won the NBA Championship last year. They know what it takes to win. The Timberwolves don’t.
However, it’s a Game 7. It’s very unlikely we’ll see another blowout matchup in Game 7. Both teams will probably limit turnovers. There might be some nerves that hit in the first few minutes that result in a lower-scoring game, but I’d still predict this game will be close throughout.
The Pick
Therefore, consider the Timberwolves at +5. They’ve got momentum, even heading back on the road. After all, they just blitzed the Nuggets 115-70 in Game 6.
NBA Pick: Timberwolves +5 (-110) at Bet365
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