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Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks & predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Memphis Grizzlies (12-8) visit the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves (10-11) on Wednesday with tip-off from Target Center set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Grizzlies are on 2-game winning streak after Sunday’s 127-123 win vs. the New York Knicks as half-point underdog. In that win it was G Ja Morant’s 27 points, along with all 4 other starters scoring in double figures, that carried the Grizzlies to that tough win in New York.

The Timberwolves are on a 3-game losing streak with their most recent loss Monday a 142-127 blowout against the Washington Wizards, That loss continued a season-long trend of Minnesota’s inability to stop any big man. Allowing C Kristaps Porzingis to drop 41 points while shooting 12-of-18 from the floor is unacceptable for this team that traded so much for former DPOY C Rudy Gobert.

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Grizzlies at Timberwolves odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:28 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Timberwolves +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -2.5 (-110) | Timberwolves +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Grizzlies at Timberwolves key injuries

Grizzlies

G Desmond Bane (toe) out
G Dillon Brooks (thigh) questionable
G Danny Green (knee) out

Timberwolves

F Jaden McDaniels (illness) questionable
F Taurean Prince (shoulder) out
F Karl Anthony-Towns (calf) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Grizzlies at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 121, Timberwolves 108

Moneyline

BET GRIZZLIES -140.

The Grizzlies are simply a better team than the Timberwolves, who have looked terrible to start the season. They will have no answer for Morant and his scoring ability and with the obvious chemistry issues for this team they will likely continue their streak of poor play.

Against the spread

LEAN GRIZZLIES -2.5 (-110).

Even with key injuries in this game the Grizzlies should be able to win. Many NBA fans are calling for the Timberwolves to trade key pieces due to the team’s underwhelming performance, and I expect that type of performance to continue. This team hasn’t looked good so far, with G D’Angelo Russell playing at his worst rate since his 2nd year in the league, and the front court playing terribly as well, expect the Grizzlies to win this game comfortably.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 231.5 (-105).

Neither of these teams are particularly great or terrible on either offense or defense, in fact both teams are close to the middle of the pack in both. Both teams have tremendous scoring potential, especially in their backcourts, but neither team has been able to score consistently. Based on averages alone the under is safer than the over, but it’s close. With the Grizzlies averaging 115.7 ppg and the Timberwolves averaging 114.6 these teams are averaging just under 231.5.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (5-8) visit Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Sunday to face the Cleveland Cavaliers (8-4). Tip-off is at 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers odds, and our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Former Utah Jazz teammates, the foundation of the team’s streak of playoff appearances, who could not work together, will now face off against each other.

The Timberwolves made the 2022-2023 NBA season a “win now” season. They traded for C Rudy Gobert for 4 first-round picks hoping to make a deep run in the playoffs. They have started this season with a 5-8 record, which is worrisome. They lost to the Memphis Grizzlies, 114-103, Friday night and need to right the ship.

The Cavaliers also wanted to make a splash this season. They traded 3 first-round picks for G Donovan Mitchell. However, even with the extra firepower they are on a 3-game losing streak, most recently falling to the Golden State Warriors 106-101 Friday. Unlike the Timberwolves, the Cavaliers have been able to make a strong start to their season despite the losses.

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Timberwolves at Cavaliers odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Cavaliers -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +5.5 (-117) | Cavaliers -5.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Timberwolves at Cavaliers key injuries

Timberwolves

C Naz Reid (illness) out

Cavaliers

F Jarrett Allen (ankle) questionable
G Donovan Mitchell (ankle) questionable
G Ricky Rubio (knee) out
F Dean Wade (knee) questionable
F Dylan Windler (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 110, Timberwolves 104

Moneyline

Cleveland is 4-0 straight up at home, while Minnesota is 1-3 on the road.

Minnesota seems destined to lose again, but -210 is a bit too juicy for me. I will AVOID.

Against the spread

All signs are against Minnesota. The Timberwolves are 0-5 against the spread in their last 5 games when they play on a day of rest. They also have covered just once in their last 7 games.

Cleveland on the other hand are 6-0 against the spread in their last 6 home games.

Now that being said a lot of this hinges on Mitchell playing. You may want to wait until closer to game time, but assuming he plays, I like the Cavaliers.

BET CAVALIERS -5.5 (-103).

Over/Under

The Under is 9-1 in Cavaliers last 10 games in Cleveland after a road trip of a week or longer.

Minnesota also trends towards the Under, going 4-0 in their last 4 road games against teams with a winning home record. And the Timberwolves hit the Under in 6 straight road games.

LEAN UNDER 222.5 (-108).

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New York Knicks at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Knicks at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (5-5) welcome the New York Knicks (4-5) to Target Center Monday. Tip is set for 9:15 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Knicks hosted the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden on Sunday and were destroyed 133-118, giving up 50 bench points. New York has now lost 4 of its last 5.

The Knicks are led in scoring by G Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 19.3 points per game and shooting 49.3% from the field. F RJ Barrett and F Julius Randle average 19.3 and 18.9 respectively.

As for the Timberwolves, they will be a bit more rested, having taken down the Rockets 129-117 on Saturday evening to end a 3-game losing streak.

The T-wolves are led by a lethal duo of G Anthony Edwards and F Karl-Anthony Towns, who combine to average 44.8 points per game. Six T-wolves players average double figures.

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Knicks at Timberwolves odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Knicks +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Timberwolves -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +4.5 (-108) | Timberwolves -4.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Knicks at Timberwolves key injuries

Knicks

C Mitchell Robinson (leg) out

Timberwolves

C Rudy Gobert (health and safety protocols) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Knicks at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 121, Knicks 113

Moneyline

PASS.

With the T-wolves at -190, I wouldn’t play anything on the moneyline. Minnesota should dominate New York, and I’d back the points here with the home side.

Against the spread

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES -4.5 (-112).

The Timberwolves and Knicks are both down their starting center. That should benefit Towns more than Randle, and the Wolves have the length and scoring to be able to take Brunson and company out of the game.

This game will be a test of strengths, and the T-wolves’ defense against a Knicks team on the 2nd night of a back-to-back should prevail.

New York is 0-1 ATS with a rest disadvantage and 2-3 ATS as an underdog this season. Minnesota is 3-2 ATS following a loss as well. It’s a lean, but I’d back the T-wolves.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 230.5 (-108).

The Knicks are significantly better offensively this season with the addition of Brunson. They shot over 50% against the Celtics, yet they allowed Boston to hit 53% of its attempts.

The T-wolves turn the ball over and don’t rebound at a high rate, but they do shoot the 14th-best percentage in the NBA, and that’s been the main weakness for the Knicks defense.

Both teams also rank in the top half of the league in pace with the Knicks 15th and the T-wolves 4th. New York gave up 133 in 4 quarters to Boston, and the T-wolves play at a far faster pace.

Expect points to come in bunch, and the OVER 230.5 (-108) to be the best play.

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Milwaukee Bucks at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (4-4) welcome the Milwaukee Bucks (7-0) to Target Center Friday. Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Bucks are the last undefeated team in the NBA and are coming off a blowout 116-91 win over the Detroit Pistons Wednesday, covering as 11.5-point favorites. They’ve won 4 of their 7 games by 10 or more.

Milwaukee is led by two-time MVP F Giannis Antetokoumpo. Antetokounmpo is averaging 33.6 points and 12.7 rebounds per game and has led the Bucks to an undefeated record without G Khris Middleton.

The Timberwolves are riding a 2-game losing skid, 107-98 at the San Antonio Spurs Saturday and 116-107 at the Phoenix Suns Tuesday. They are 3-2 at home.

The Wolves are led G Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 23.1 points per game. C Karl-Anthony Towns is also a high-impact player, scoring 21.6 per game.

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Bucks at Timberwolves odds

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Moneyline (ML): Bucks -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Timberwolves +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -3.5 (-115) | Timberwolves +3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Bucks at Timberwolves key injuries

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokoumpo (knee) probable
G Pat Connaughton (calf) out
G Khris Middleton (wrist) out

Timberwolves

G Anthony Edwards (illness) questionable
C Rudy Gobert (illness) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bucks at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 116, Bucks 113

Moneyline

PASS.

With the Wolves getting points here, I would rather take their spread.

Against the spread

BET TIMBERWOLVES +3.5 (-105).

If Gobert and Edwards play, the Wolves have a defense that should be able to counter Milwaukee well. KAT and Gobert’s length would work well preventing the straight drives of Giannis.

The Wolves have the 11th-best net rating, have played better than their record indicates and have the scoring to be able to keep pace with Milwaukee.

A weakness for Minnesota is on the fast break. The Wolves have allowed the 6th-most fast breakpoints. The Bucks sit 16th and don’t play at a breakneck pace either which should play to the Wolves’ strength in the halfcourt.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 226.5 (-115).

Both teams rank in the top half of the league in pace with Minnesota 4th and Milwaukee 15th. Expect this to be an exciting game, one in which the Wolves look to up the tempo.

Minnesota has high-level scorers in Edwards and KAT, players that can get hot and score in bunches.

The Timberwolves have a 2-6 O/U record after a similar roster was a league-best 52-37 O/U last season, back the OVER 226.5 (-115) here as the Wolves should get back to their typical scoring selves at home.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks & predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (4-2) take a trip down south to visit the San Antonio Spurs (4-2). Tipoff from AT&T Center is set for 7 p.m. ET (NBATV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Spurs odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Timberwolves are rolling heading into this one, currently on a 2 game winning streak where both wins came by double digits, including a 134-122 win vs. the Spurs on Oct. 26th. The Timberwolves still have yet to find their rhythm offensively but have seemingly improved on both sides of the ball since the beginning of the season.

C Rudy Gobert is off to a phenomenal start to the season, averaging 15 points, 15 rebounds and 1 block per game. F Anthony Edwards leads the team at 23 ppg on 47% shooting from the field and 35% from beyond the arc, but only 60% shooting on free throws.

The Spurs have looked surprisingly good after many fans expected them to tank after trading all-star G Dejounte Murray and G Lonnie Walker IV. Third-year G Tre Jones is a large part of their success to this point of the season as he has improved greatly this year on the offensive end of the floor. Jones is averaging 13.5 ppg and and a team-leading 4.8 assists. F Keldon Johnson has proven to be their number one options offensively as he is currently averaging 23 ppg on 44% shooting from the field so far.

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Timberwolves at Spurs odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Spurs +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves -5.5 (-105) | Spurs +5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Timberwolves at Spurs key injuries

Timberwolves

F Kyle Anderson (back) questionable
G Jordan McLaughlin (heel) questionable

Spurs

F Josh Richardson (back) questionable
G Devin Vassell (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Spurs picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 125, Spurs 118

Moneyline

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES -210

Yes, this is your riskiest play in this game. These 2 teams have already met twice on the young season and each team has gotten a win over that period. The Timberwolves are the more talented team and with no injuries to any of their stars they are 100% the safer bet for this game.

Against the spread

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES -5.5 (-105)

The Timberwolves have a much better defense than the Spurs, ranking 16th in defensive rating to the Spurs 28th rating. The Spurs are a very young team with not a lot of stars, but they are 1 of the best-coached teams in the league led by future Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich. The stars for Minnesota will determine the outcome of this game and they should be able to gather a lead in this game that their bench unit will simply need to maintain.

Over/Under

BET OVER 239.5 (-105)

This is your safest play for this game. The Spurs have a terrible defense with what has looked like a phenomenal offense. They allow 122 ppg, 3rd-worst in the league, but their scoring average of 119.8 is 2nd-best. Couple that with the Timberwolves’ averages of 114 ppg allowed and 118 ppg scored and the over here should be reached with ease.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks & predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The struggling Los Angeles Lakers (0-4) visit the surprisingly mediocre Minnesota Timberwolves (3-2) Friday. Tipoff from Target Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers have started the season looking terrible in most aspects of the game. F LeBron James and F Anthony Davis have looked decent, but neither has played great.

Los Angeles failed to cover as a 5-point underdog in its 110-99 loss Wednesday at the Denver Nuggets. What was a tie game at halftime turned into a double-digit loss as the Lakers couldn’t shoot from beyond the arc (yet again), LeBron looked terrible on the offensive end and Davis looked terrible on the defensive end.

The Timberwolves were speculated to be a top-6 playoff seed during the offseason, but instead, find themselves looking to avoid being .500 six games into the season. Their stars have not looked terrible, but many aren’t performing to the level that many would expect.

All-star caliber F Anthony Edwards is their leading scorer, averaging 22.8 points per game on just 46.3% shooting from the field. Newly-acquired C Rudy Gobert is doing his job as a rebounder and shot-blocker, but Minnesota will look for him to continue to progress on the offensive end.

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Lakers at Timberwolves odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +215 (bet $100 to win $215) | Timberwolves -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +6.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Lakers at Timberwolves key injuries

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (back) questionable
F LeBron James (foot) probable
F Juan Toscano-Anderson (ankle) out
G Russell Westbrook (hamstring) probable

Timberwolves

F Kyle Anderson (back) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Lakers at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 101, Lakers 90

Moneyline

AVOID.

Neither of these teams has looked good this year, especially the Lakers. Betting the moneyline on this game in the favor of either team is far too risky for me to advise you to risk your money.

Against the spread

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES +6.5 (-110).

The Timberwolves are simply too talented to lose this game to the 0-4 Lakers. With talent in both their frontcourt and backcourt, they should possess enough offensive talent to cover the spread in this game.

I don’t believe the Lakers possess enough defense to hold the Timberwolves and make this one a close game.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 230.5 (-112).

This is your BEST BET for this game. The Lakers have looked like the worst team in the NBA to this point of the season. They have been the worst shooting team in the league, with mediocre defense, terrible transition defense, and bad rebounding. I don’t see Los Angeles being able to put up enough points in this game, given the lack of shooting acumen it’s shown and the interior defense that Minnesota has shown.

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San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2) welcome the San Antonio Spurs (3-1) to Target Center Wednesday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Timberwolves come into this game following a 115-106 home loss to the Spurs as 8-point favorites Monday. Minnesota won 116-106 at the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday in its previous outing.

Minnesota is led by C Karl-Anthony Towns and G Anthony Edwards. The two stars are averaging 20.3 points and 20 points per game on 41% and 43.2% shooting, respectively.

San Antonio’s victory Monday saw 6 players score in double figures, with G Devin Vassell leading the way with 23 points. F Keldon Johnson leads the team in scoring this season with 20.5 points per game and tallied 18 in the win.

The Spurs had low expectations coming into the season, but the play of Vassell and Johnson along with G Tre Jones has impressed and has the team tied for the 2nd-best record in the Western Conference in the early going.

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Spurs at Timberwolves odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Spurs +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Timberwolves -410 (bet $410 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +8.5 (-103) | Timberwolves -8.5 (-117)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Spurs at Timberwolves key injuries

Spurs

G Devin Vassell (knee) doubtful

Timberwolves

F Kyle Anderson (back) out
G Austin Rivers (hip) doubtful

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Spurs at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 122, Spurs 109

Moneyline

PASS.

The Timberwolves (-410) should be wanting some revenge, and I think they get it. But, there’s no value in backing them with such steep odds. With Vassell more than likely out, I’d shy away from backing the upset as well.

Against the spread

BET TIMBERWOLVES -8.5 (-117).

The Spurs have listed one of their best offensive weapons and a top defensive weapon as doubtful. While Vassell isn’t a household name, he will be soon, and his impact makes the Wolves a solid play.

Couple that with the Wolves rank 8th in offensive rebounding rate and the Spurs 25th in defensive rebounding, and Minnesota should have its way on the glass.

Despite being 3-1, the Spurs have a negative net rating. They haven’t played as well as their record shows and are down a vital part of what they do on both ends of the court. Back Minnesota to cover here.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 231.5 (-110).

If there is a lean here, it is to the Under.

These teams are 14th and 18th in offensive rating, and with the Wolves having added a Defensive Player of the Year candidate in C Rudy Gobert, they should be able to be better on that side of the court.

Minnesota has a high-octane offense which has resulted in some high totals, but it is just 1-3 O/U this season.

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San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-1) welcome the San Antonio Spurs (2-1) to Target Center Monday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Timberwolves are on the 2nd night of a back-to-back, having taken down the Thunder 116-106 on Sunday night. They’ve beaten Oklahoma City twice and lost to the Utah Jazz in overtime.

Minnesota is led by F Anthony Edwards who is averaging 23.7 points per game and shooting 49% from the field. New C Rudy Gobert is averaging a team-high 18 rebounds.

The Spurs entered the season with relatively low expectations, but they are on a 2-game winning streak and won as 13.5-point underdogs at Philadelphia on Saturday.

Five players on the Spurs average double figures with F Keldon Johnson leading the way. He averages 21.3 points per game and is shooting an efficient 47% from the field.

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Spurs at Timberwolves odds

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Moneyline (ML): Spurs +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Timberwolves -410 (bet $410 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +8.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Spurs at Timberwolves key injuries

Spurs

None

Timberwolves

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Spurs at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 123, Spurs 115

Moneyline

PASS.

I said the Spurs moneyline was worth a look against the Sixers, and given their balanced scoring, they are again something to consider. Given the points they are given on the road, I’d rather play the spread.

Against the spread

BET SPURS +8.5 (-115).

The Spurs have several up-and-coming prospects like G Devin Vassell.

That has led them to have the 9th-best offensive rating in the NBA. They also have the 13th-best offensive rebounding rate which compares well to the Timberwolves 22nd-best defensive rebounding rate.

San Antonio’s extra efforts and efficient offense should help it keep pace with the T-wolves. Minnesota ranks outside the top 10 in offensive and defensive rating.

While it does sit 10th in net rating as it is solid on both sides of the ball, the Spurs have the grit and efficiency to keep this within single digits.

Over/Under

BET OVER 234.5 (-110).

Both teams are good at crashing the glass offensively, and neither is great at keeping opponents off it defensively.

Couple that with low turnover rates and both teams also ranking in the top 10 in pace, and this has all the makings of a high-scoring battle. San Antonio is 2-1 O/U while Minnesota is 1-2 O/U this season.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (0-2) welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves (1-1) to Paycom Center Sunday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Thunder odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Thunder are coming into this game having lost 122-117 to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. It was a hard-fought game with every quarter ending within a 5-point margin.

Oklahoma City will be playing the season without No. 2 overall pick C Chet Holmgren. Most of the scoring is on the shoulder of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 30 points per game this season.

Minnesota has playoff expectations behind rising superstar G Anthony Edwards and All-Star C Karl-Anthony Towns. Minnesota has scored 241 points in 2 games.

The Timberwolves lost to the Utah Jazz in overtime 132-126 Friday with KAT and Edwards combining for 57 points. Offseason trade acquisition C Rudy Gobert is averaging 19.5 points per game as well.

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Timberwolves at Thunder odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Thunder +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +8.5 (-105) | Thunder -8.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Timberwolves at Thunder key injuries

Timberwolves

F Kyle Anderson (back) out

Thunder

Not submitted yet (no major injuries expected)

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Thunder picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 118, Thunder 111

Moneyline

PASS.

There could be some value on the Thunder, but with largely the same key contributions as the roster last season which was 12-29 at home, I would pass and look toward the points for value.

Against the spread

BET THUNDER +8.5 (-115).

The Thunder were able to keep things close on the road in Denver which shows their size and ability to compete against a center like MVP Nikola Jokic.

Oklahoma City was 19-15-4 ATS as a home underdog last season, and it was 46-29-4 ATS as an underdog in general. An underdog in both games, the Thunder are 2-0 ATS just by keeping games close.

The Timberwolves have size and scoring, but it hasn’t defended well, allowing 120 points per game. Also, these teams kicked off the season against each other with the Thunder covering despite losing on the road.

Expect a close game, as OKC has played twice this season.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 228.5 (-108).

The first game between these two ended at 223 with no one on the Wolves scoring more than 25.

Minnesota has 2 All-Star caliber players that will likely be more efficient in the 2nd meeting. Both teams are 1-1 O/U this season with that being their lone misfire.

They both sit in the top half of the league in pace with Minnesota No. 1. As long as SGA is healthy, the Thunder should be able to keep up offensively as well.

That said, back the Over 226.5 (-108).

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Utah Jazz at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Utah Jazz at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The new-look Utah Jazz (1-0) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (1-0) Friday. Tip-off from Target Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Jazz come into this game after picking up a big 123-102 win in their season opener vs. the Denver Nuggets as 6.5-point underdogs Wednesday. Many people expected the Jazz to be a bottom 5 team in the Western Conference, but they are looking to prove that they can contend for the playoffs even after trading away C Rudy Gobert and G Donovan Mitchell. Gobert was traded to the Timberwolves in the offseason in a deal that returned a number of role players and four 1st-round draft picks to the Jazz.

G Collin Sexton, acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Mitchell deal, was the leading scorer for the Jazz Wednesday with 20 points on 6-of-12 shooting in 21 minutes off the bench. F Lauri Markkanen, also acquired in the Mitchell deal, looked strong in that outing as well. He totaled 17 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists on 6-of-12 shooting in a team-high 33 mins.

The Timberwolves are looking to start their season 2-0 after acquiring the 3-time DPOY Gober. After being bounced out of the playoffs in the 1st round by Memphis last year the Timberwolves are hoping that Gobert is the piece that they have been missing. He looked very solid in his debut with 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting and 16 rebounds in 34 minutes Wednesday in a 115-108 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

He and all-star C Karl-Anthony Towns make a talented duo in the paint, with rising star G Anthony Edwards and former All Star G D’Angelo Russell operating as a talented backcourt. Neither Towns nor Edwards had a great game vs. the Thunder and will look to bounce back Friday.

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Jazz at Timberwolves odds

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Moneyline (ML): Jazz +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Timberwolves -370 (bet $370 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +7.5 (-108) | Timberwolves -7.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jazz at Timberwolves key injuries

Jazz

None

Timberwolves

None

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Jazz at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 104, Jazz 101

Moneyline

AVOID.

The Timberwolves should win this game with the star power they have, but I do not believe in them being this heavily favored. Especially after neither Towns nor Edwards looked good in their first game.

The Jazz surprised a lot of people with their blowout win vs. the Nuggets, and don’t be shocked when they put up a fight in this one as well. The moneyline here is far too risky for me to advise you to bet on this game for either team.

Against the spread

BET JAZZ +7.5 (-108)

This is your best bet in this one. The spread being this high here shocks me. After blowing out a Nuggets team that many see as contenders to win the Western Conference, I expected much tighter odds Friday.

The Jazz are a scrappy team with a lot of talented, young players and G Mike Conley and F Rudy Gay add some veteran expertise. A highly talented offensive backcourt with Conley and G Jordan Clarkson can score some serious points, especially with Sexton and G Malik Beasley off the bench. This is one of the deeper backcourts in all of basketball and look for them to pose some challenges for a Minnesota team with little to no perimeter defense.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 226.5 (-110)

This bet is fairly risky. With neither of these teams having much perimeter defense and with both having highly talented offensive guards, expect both teams to score in the triple digits. Both teams have solid paint defenses, but you can still expect the forwards and centers in this game to play major roles.

Tread lightly here because if the stars get rolling early for both teams I could easily see this game surpassing the Over. Look for Towns and Gobert to shine in this matchup and expect a back-and-forth matchup down the stretch.

The Over/Under here will rely heavily on if the stars are able to shine.

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