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The Portland Trail Blazers (17-42) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (42-19) Monday. Tip-off from Target Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Minnesota leads 3-0
Portland picked up a 107-100 OT victory at the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday, covering as a 2-point underdog. G Anfernee Simons’ 30 points led the way for Portland in the win. The Trail Blazers have won back-to-back games as road underdogs — both at the Grizzlies.
Minnesota suffered an 89-88 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Sunday, failing to cover as a 2.5-point home favorite. G Anthony Edwards scored a team-high 27 points, but the Timberwolves shot only 38.8% from the field and 27.3% from deep in the loss. The Timberwolves have lost back-to-back games and are 0-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last 4 contests.
Trail Blazers at Timberwolves odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +750 (bet $100 to win $750) | Timberwolves -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Trail Blazers +14.5 (-112) | Timberwolves -14.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 211.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Trail Blazers at Timberwolves key injuries
Trail Blazers
- C Deandre Ayton (hand) questionable
- G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
- F Jerami Grant (quad) doubtful
- G Scoot Henderson (adductor) out
- G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out
- G/F Matisse Thybulle (hip) questionable
Timberwolves
- Not yet submitted
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Trail Blazers at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 111, Trail Blazers 95
Moneyline
PASS.
Minnesota (1200) should pick up the win, but such a big favorite is never worth the risk of backing. Bet on the spread and/or Over/Under instead.
Against the spread
LEAN TIMBERWOLVES -14.5 (-108).
Minnesota has covered the spread in 3 consecutive meetings with Portland and is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 series matchups. The Timberwolves have also been the slightly better team ATS this season, being 31-30 on the season while the Trail Blazers are 27-32.
The Blazers’ multitude of injuries also makes this bet safer.
This is only a lean because Minnesota has been bad ATS recently and because the Trail Blazers have been good ATS in their recent road games.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 211.5 (-110).
The Under has hit in 3 of Portland’s last 4 overall and is 2-1 in its last 3 road outings. For Minnesota, the Under is 4-2 in its last 6 games. The Under has also been safer for both teams this season, being 31-30 for Minnesota and 32-27 for Portland.
The Under has also hit in 3 of the last 5 meetings between these squads.
This is only a lean because the Over and Under have both been even for both squads this season and in recent Portland-Minnesota matchups.
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