We all knew this would be 1-1 after two games, didn't we? The No. 3 seed Denver Nuggets and No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves can't help but compete in a compelling playoff series, as we've seen twice over the last three seasons.
In a game as meaningful as this one, we aren't just looking for standard lines — we’re looking for the "ceiling" performances. That’s where the ladder pick comes in. If you think a player might go way over their line, you bet their standard over, then "ladder" up into alternate territories (25+, 30+, 35+) for a higher payout.
Today, I'm targeting Timberwolves' superstar Anthony Edwards to get it done beyond his scoring.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Alternate Line Picks for Tonight
- Anthony Edwards Over 10.5 Rebounds + Assists (-103)
- Anthony Edwards 7+ Rebounds and 5+ Assists (+310)
- Anthony Edwards Double-Double (+500)
Anthony Edwards Rebounds + Assists Ladder
Anthony Edwards is getting plenty of usage and opportunity, as expected, and the books still underrate his rebounding and rebounds + assists history in the postseason.
The Timberwolves star forward has played 44 career playoff games. He has gotten at least 11 RA in 27-of-44 career playoff games, with five or more assists in 31 contests, and seven or more rebounds in 24.
In 14 playoff games against the Nuggets, he’s over this in eight. And overall, he has six playoff double-doubles in his career.
In this series, he has already surpassed this 10.5 RA line in both games.
So the productivity and opportunity, even as he's still seemingly battling a lingering knee issue, are too tempting for me to ignore. And if you’re interested in the ceiling, here’s what a ladder could look like.
First, I played Edwards over 10.5 RA on Caesars.
If you want the ladder, I personally sprinkled on Edwards to record seven or more boards and five or more assists as a two-leg parlay on DraftKings at +310 — and of course, the double-double, which is +500 or better across the board.
Fonseca's Rebounds & Assists Ladder for Tonight
- Anthony Edwards Over 10.5 Rebounds + Assists (-103)
- Anthony Edwards 7+ Rebounds and 5+ Assists (+310)
- Anthony Edwards Double-Double (+500)
