Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions – NBA Playoff Preview | April 23, 2026

23rd April 2026

The Denver Nuggets travel to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the first-round series – Tied 1-1. Here is what the Statz data says heading into tip-off.

Odds and Lines

Odds via Polymarket. Moneyline: Minnesota Timberwolves +125 | Denver Nuggets -125. Spread: Minnesota Timberwolves +2.5 (1.94) | Denver Nuggets -2.5 (2.06). Total: O/U 233.5.

Series Context

This is a First Round matchup. The series is currently Tied 1-1. The winner of this game takes a key series advantage.

Form and Team Stats

Minnesota Timberwolves (home): 4-6 playoff record, averaging 105.5 points per game and conceding 107.4 ppg. Recent form (last 5): WLWW.

Denver Nuggets (away): 8-2 playoff record, averaging 114 points per game and conceding 104.4 ppg. Recent form (last 5): LWWW.

Pace and Shooting Splits

Pace favours Denver Nuggets. Minnesota Timberwolves play at a pace rating of 101.1 (Average), while Denver Nuggets run at 103.7 (Fast).

• Minnesota Timberwolves: FG% 48.4 | 3P% 38.3 | FT% 78.1
• Denver Nuggets: FG% 48.7 | 3P% 33.8 | FT% 80.9

Player Projections

Statz model projections for April 23, 2026:

• Julius Randle (MIN): 15.7 pts / 4.2 reb / 2.9 ast
• Ayo Dosunmu (MIN): 13 pts / 3.8 reb / 3.2 ast
• Donte DiVincenzo (MIN): 10.9 pts / 2.7 reb / 2.6 ast
• Nikola Jokic (DEN): 23.4 pts / 12.1 reb / 8.8 ast
• Jamal Murray (DEN): 20.9 pts / 4.1 reb / 6.2 ast
• Leonard Miller (DEN): 15.4 pts / 7.2 reb / 1.6 ast

Active Prop Streaks

The following players have active prop streaks heading into this game:

• Ayo Dosunmu (MIN): Points_rebounds_assists 17.5 – over in 11 straight
• Ayo Dosunmu (MIN): Points_rebounds 14.5 – over in 11 straight
• Ayo Dosunmu (MIN): Pts 11.5 – over in 11 straight
• Jaden McDaniels (MIN): Points_rebounds_assists 21.5 – over in 7 straight
• Jaden McDaniels (MIN): Points_rebounds 18.5 – over in 7 straight
• Jaden McDaniels (MIN): Points_assists 17.5 – over in 7 straight
• Jaden McDaniels (MIN): Pts 15.5 – over in 7 straight
• Nikola Jokic (DEN): Threes 1.5 – under in 5 straight

Player Milestones

• Ayo Dosunmu (MIN): Points 10+ in 13 straight (avg 17.4 per game)
• Jaden McDaniels (MIN): Points 15+ in 7 straight (avg 18.1 per game)
• Julius Randle (MIN): 3s Made 1+ in 5 straight (avg 2 per game)

Hit Rate Trends

• Bruce Brown (DEN): Rebounds 2+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
• Ayo Dosunmu (MIN): Points 10+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
• Julius Randle (MIN): 3s 1+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
• Ayo Dosunmu (MIN): Pts+Reb 15+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
• Jaden McDaniels (MIN): Points 15+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)

Injury Report

• Peyton Watson (DEN) – Out: Watson is sidelined for an eighth consecutive contest Thursday, and it’s unclear if his return to action is at all immin

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Player pages: Julius Randle stats and projections | Ayo Dosunmu stats and projections | Donte DiVincenzo stats and projections | Nikola Jokic stats and projections | Jamal Murray stats and projections | Leonard Miller stats and projections