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The Minnesota Timberwolves (42-17) welcome the Sacramento Kings (33-25) to Target Center Friday with tip-off set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Kings lost to the Denver Nuggets 117-96 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 9-point road underdog. They have lost 2 straight yet have won 3 of their last 5. Sacramento is 2-5 against the spread (ATS) over its last 7 and 29-28-1 ATS on the season. The Kings are led by G De’Aaron Fox, who is averaging 26.9 points per game (PPG).
The Timberwolves beat the Memphis Grizzlies 110-101 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 13.5-point favorite. They are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games yet 5-3 ATS in their last 8. Minnesota has won 7 of its last 8 games. It is 31-28 ATS on the season. The Wolves are led by G Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 26.6 PPG.
Kings 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 8:46 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Timberwolves -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kings +6.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Kings at Timberwolves key injuries
Kings
- G De’Aaron Fox (knee) questionable
Timberwolves
- F Kyle Anderson (knee) doubtful
- G Anthony Edwards (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Kings at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 118, Kings 110
Moneyline
PASS.
The Timberwolves have been playing too well lately to think they’ll lose at home, but they certainly aren’t worth a moneyline play at -270.
Against the spread
LEAN TIMBERWOLVES +6.5 (-110).
The Kings have not covered well lately as an underdog. They are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games as a dog. Sacramento relies heavily on Fox as well, and he may not be 100% even if he does take the court.
Minnesota sits as the 9th-best home-covering team in the NBA. It is 14-12-2 ATS, per teamrankings.com, at home. The T-wolves have been surging too, covering in 8 of their last 13 games.
Back TIMBERWOLVES +6.5 (-108).
Over/Under
BET OVER 224.5 (-110).
The T-wolves have gone Over in 5 of their last 9 games, and they have scored at least 120 points in 5 of those and at least 110 in 7 of them. The Kings play at a fast pace and are 31-27 O/U on the season.
Sacramento has scored at least 123 in 2 of its last 4 and has scored at least 120 in 5 of its last 9. The Kings are 6-3 O/U in their last 9 and should, sitting 11th in the league in pace, again look to run in this one.
Take OVER 224.5 (-110).
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