Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 1 prediction: NBA playoffs odds, picks, best bets

Commercial Content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. The first Western Conference semifinals series features a battle between the Nuggets and Timberwolves, two teams that faced off in the first round of last season's playoffs. However, this series should be much more competitive than the one from last year that saw Denver win in five games en route to the NBA title. Minnesota swept the sixth-seeded Suns in Round 1 without breaking much of a sweat. Anthony Edwards put together two legendary road performances in which he averaged 38 points, nine rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.5 stocks (steals and blocks) on a 54/44/86 shooting split.