Nuggets vs. Timberwolves prediction, odds, line, start time: Advanced computer model releases NBA picks for Friday, April 21

The Minnesota Timberwolves are hosting the Denver Nuggets on Friday night at 9:30 p.m. ET as the series shifts over to the Target Center. The Nuggets are 2.5-point favorites at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is 223.

Before making any Nuggets vs. Timberwolves picks,

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters the second week of the 2023 NBA playoffs a stunning 71-37 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $3,000. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards is looking to continue his stellar play. Edwards is extremely athletic and owns a diverse offensive game plan. The Georgia product can score from all three levels and is the No. 1 option to get a bucket. Edwards is leading the team in scoring (29.5) with 4.5 assists and two steals per game. In Game 2, he exploded for 41 points, four assists, and three blocks.

The model also knows Denver guard Jamal Murray is a dynamic scorer for this club. Murray can get into the lane with ease but has a smooth and reliable jumper to space the floor. The Kentucky product logs a team-high 32 points with 6.5 assists while shooting 50% from beyond the arc. On Wednesday, Murray racked up 40 points and five assists. 

Now, it has set its sights on Nuggets vs. Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs 2023. We can tell you the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread cashes over 60% of the time! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.