Timberwolves vs Nuggets Series Odds, NBA Playoffs Betting Trends: Everything You Need To Know

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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It's a second-round matchup worthy of a conference finals. So it's no surprise that Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets series odds are getting attention in NBA playoffs betting.

No. 2 seed Denver opened as the favorite in the best-of-7 series, but flipped to the underdog by losing Games 1 and 2 at home. Since then, though, Denver has won three in a row, regaining the favorite mantle in series odds for Timberwolves-Nuggets.

Here's everything you need to know about Timberwolves vs Nuggets series odds: action, movement and NBA playoffs betting trends. Check back regularly for updates, and use our BetMGM bonus code to get more when you wager.

NBA Second Round Series Odds

No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs No. 2 Denver Nuggets Series Odds

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET THURSDAY: After getting blown out at home in Game 2 to fall into a 2-0 hole, Denver took over this series by winning the next three games. In Game 5 Tuesday, the Nuggets pulled away in the second half for a 112-97 win over Minnesota as 4.5-point home favorites.

The Nuggets are 3-2 SU and ATS while heading to Minnesota for tonight's Game 6.

BetMGM has Denver -500/Minnesota +375 in Timberwolves vs. Nuggets series odds. Prior to Game 5, it was Nuggets -185/Timberwolves +150.

"We're rooting for the Timberwolves now. Bettors got a great price when the Nuggets went down 2-0," BetMGM trader Christian Cipollini said.

Indeed. Denver opened as -225 series chalk, but flipped all the way to a +400 underdog after losing Games 1 and 2. Plenty of bettors found that attractive, along with a couple of series prop bets.

"Nuggets as series winner, Nuggets to win the series 4-2 and Nuggets to win the series 4-3 are all taking a decent amount of action," BetMGM trader Hal Egeland said earlier this week.

As for Game 6, BetMGM opened Denver -2.5 and hasn't moved off that number. But the juice has bounced around between -115/-110/-105. It's currently Nuggets -2.5 flat.

"Tonight is all Nuggets action, too. So we're gonna be rooting for Minnesota," Cipollini said.

Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson