I'm backing Denver to pick up its third consecutive win over Minnesota on Friday.

The Nuggets are head-and-shoulders above the T-Wolves and will cement that tomorrow. Minnesota's Karl-Anthony Towns has looked like a ghost in this series (22 combined points on 8-of-27 shooting), and I wouldn't bet on that changing in game three just because Minny's at home. The Timberwolves made game two appear competitive with a 40-23 run in the third quarter, but I wouldn't bet on them putting a complete performance together in what is essentially their fifth playoff game. They're 1-3 SU in their play-in and playoff games, beating only OKC in their second play-in opportunity.