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Opening odds for Timberwolves vs. Nuggets 2026 NBA playoffs Game 1

Opening odds for Timberwolves vs. Nuggets 2026 NBA playoffs Game 1

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By: Stan Son

The Western Conference first-round matchup between the No. 3 Denver Nuggets and No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves will begin on Saturday, April 18, at 3:30 pm ET in Denver.

Denver won 12 straight to close out the regular season while Minnesota was 9-10. Anthony Edwards missed 10 of the last 13 games and, yeah, he’s kind of important.

Denver won the first three matchups against Minnesota during the regular season, averaging 130 points per game. Minnesota won the most recent meeting in March, 117-108.

Here are the opening odds on DraftKings Sportsbook for this Western Conference first-round game between Minnesota and Denver.

Opening odds for Timberwolves vs. Nuggets on DraftKings Sportsbook

The Denver Nuggets open as 5.5-point favorites and -225 on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Timberwolves are +185, and the over/under is set at 230.5 points.

Stan Son

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