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Minnesota Timberwolves at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Atlanta Hawks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Hawks (5-7) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-8) Monday at State Farm Arena. The Martin Luther King Day tip-off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Hawks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Minnesota has lost four of its past five (3-2 against the spread), including a 118-107 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday. The Timberwolves were outscored 38-17 in the fourth quarter to blow the game and their biggest issue surfaced again—interior defense. Minnesota was outscored in the paint 80-44 by Memphis and is allowing the most points in the paint in the league.

The Hawks also dropped their last game—a 112-106 loss at the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday—and have lost six of their last seven (straight-up and ATS). It was another poor shooting night for a Hawks team that is second-to-last in field-goal percentage and 23rd in effective field-goal percentage. Atlanta was 6-for-30 from behind the arc against Portland and PG Trae Young was 30.4% from the field and made no 3’s in the second half.

These teams split last season’s series (straight-up and ATS) with the road team each winning a game. The Hawks are 3-1 straight-up and ATS vs. the Timberwolves since drafting Young in 2018.

Timberwolves at Hawks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 8:01 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Timberwolves +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Hawks -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +7.5 (-110) | Hawks -7.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Hawks: Key Injuries

Timberwolves

  • PF Juancho Hernangomez (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) out
  • F/G Josh Okogie (hamstring) probable
  • G Ricky Rubio (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) out
  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) out

Hawks

  • SG Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) out
  • SF Danilo Gallinari (ankle) doubtful
  • SG Cam Reddish (knee) questionable

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Timberwolves at Hawks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Timberwolves 116, Hawks 111

Money line (ML)

Atlanta is one of the worst shooting teams in the league, and the biggest weakness of the Timberwolves—interior defense—the Hawks probably won’t be able to exploit. The Hawks are middle of the pack in drives per game and last in field-goal percentage on drives.

Also, Minnesota’s backcourt—PG D’Angelo Russell and SG Malik Beasley—are both averaging 20-plus points per game and I give the Timberwolves the edge on the perimeter. It’s more of lean because I like Minnesota plus points, but let’s put a tiny wager on TIMBERWOLVES (+260).

Against the spread (ATS)

To be honest, it’s hard to make a pro-Timberwolves case, but I’m looking to fade the Hawks as much as possible. I get Atlanta has a plus net rating and Minnesota has the worst net rating, but the Timberwolves have played the third-toughest schedule so far and the Hawks just 15th.

Furthermore, the Hawks have been a bad bet at home this season and are just 1-4 ATS as a home favorite. Atlanta isn’t a tough environment pre-COVID and the Timberwolves beat the Hawks on their home floor last season.

GIMME TIMBERWOLVES +7.5 (-110) for 1.5 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

I lean UNDER 229.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit because Atlanta has a 2-10 O/U record and its opponents have the third-lowest effective field-goal percentage. However, since both teams are so inconsistent, the Over has cashed in five straight Timberwolves-Hawks games and I have a stronger grasp of the sides, I wouldn’t wager much on the total.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Atlanta Hawks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Hawks (5-7) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-8) Monday at State Farm Arena. The Martin Luther King Day tip-off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Hawks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Minnesota has lost four of its past five (3-2 against the spread), including a 118-107 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday. The Timberwolves were outscored 38-17 in the fourth quarter to blow the game and their biggest issue surfaced again—interior defense. Minnesota was outscored in the paint 80-44 by Memphis and is allowing the most points in the paint in the league.

The Hawks also dropped their last game—a 112-106 loss at the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday—and have lost six of their last seven (straight-up and ATS). It was another poor shooting night for a Hawks team that is second-to-last in field-goal percentage and 23rd in effective field-goal percentage. Atlanta was 6-for-30 from behind the arc against Portland and PG Trae Young was 30.4% from the field and made no 3’s in the second half.

These teams split last season’s series (straight-up and ATS) with the road team each winning a game. The Hawks are 3-1 straight-up and ATS vs. the Timberwolves since drafting Young in 2018.

Timberwolves at Hawks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 8:01 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Timberwolves +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Hawks -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +7.5 (-110) | Hawks -7.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Hawks: Key Injuries

Timberwolves

  • PF Juancho Hernangomez (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) out
  • F/G Josh Okogie (hamstring) probable
  • G Ricky Rubio (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) out
  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) out

Hawks

  • SG Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) out
  • SF Danilo Gallinari (ankle) doubtful
  • SG Cam Reddish (knee) questionable

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Timberwolves at Hawks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Timberwolves 116, Hawks 111

Money line (ML)

Atlanta is one of the worst shooting teams in the league, and the biggest weakness of the Timberwolves—interior defense—the Hawks probably won’t be able to exploit. The Hawks are middle of the pack in drives per game and last in field-goal percentage on drives.

Also, Minnesota’s backcourt—PG D’Angelo Russell and SG Malik Beasley—are both averaging 20-plus points per game and I give the Timberwolves the edge on the perimeter. It’s more of lean because I like Minnesota plus points, but let’s put a tiny wager on TIMBERWOLVES (+260).

Against the spread (ATS)

To be honest, it’s hard to make a pro-Timberwolves case, but I’m looking to fade the Hawks as much as possible. I get Atlanta has a plus net rating and Minnesota has the worst net rating, but the Timberwolves have played the third-toughest schedule so far and the Hawks just 15th.

Furthermore, the Hawks have been a bad bet at home this season and are just 1-4 ATS as a home favorite. Atlanta isn’t a tough environment pre-COVID and the Timberwolves beat the Hawks on their home floor last season.

GIMME TIMBERWOLVES +7.5 (-110) for 1.5 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

I lean UNDER 229.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit because Atlanta has a 2-10 O/U record and its opponents have the third-lowest effective field-goal percentage. However, since both teams are so inconsistent, the Over has cashed in five straight Timberwolves-Hawks games and I have a stronger grasp of the sides, I wouldn’t wager much on the total.

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San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The San Antonio Spurs (5-4) and Minnesota Timberwolves (2-7) square off in the second half of a back-to-back Sunday at Target Center. Game 2 tips off at 8 p.m. ET following the Spurs’ 125-122 overtime win Saturday. Below, we analyze the Spurs-Timberwolves NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Spurs trailed by 2 points heading into the fourth quarter of Saturday’s contest but pulled even and then outscored the T-Wolves 12-9 in the extra session for their third straight win. Minnesota lost a seventh straight game.

The Timberwolves shot better from field-goal and 3-point range and won the rebounding battle. It was Minnesota’s 16 turnovers and San Antonio’s 24 points off of those turnovers that was the biggest difference. The Spurs had 8 steals as a team to just one for the ‘Wolves.

Spurs at Timberwolves: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:26 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Spurs -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Timberwolves +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Spurs -3.5 (-110) | Timberwolves +3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Spurs at Timberwolves: Key Injuries

Spurs

  • PG Derrick White (toe) out

Timberwolves

  • None affecting betting lines

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Spurs at Timberwolves: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Spurs 120, Timberwolves 111

Money line (ML)

The SPURS (-160) are favored once again against the mightily struggling Timberwolves. It was Minnesota that exceeded expectations while forcing overtime Saturday, as the T-Wolves hit on 15 of 30 3-point attempts but average just 33.7% from distance as a team for the season. The Spurs’ 13-for-32 performance Saturday was much more in line with their 40.5% season average.

Minnesota had the edge in rebounding, points in the paint and second-chance points Saturday, but San Antonio dominated in fast-break points and points off turnovers. The Spurs commit the fewest turnovers per game in the NBA and their ball control is the consistent advantage we can bank on for the second half of the back-to-back.

Against the spread (ATS)

Minnesota covered this same spread Saturday but improved to just 4-5 ATS for the season. San Antonio is 6-3 ATS. Saturday was the Spurs’ first time being favored.

Back the SPURS -3.5 (-110) to win by at least 4 points and even the season series. The expected dropoff in the Timberwolves’ 3-point shooting will widen the gap.

Over/Under (O/U)

Seven of the last eight Spurs-Timberwolves matchups played to the Over and Saturday’s 125-122 final score topped the 235.5-point projection by 11.5 points, though it took overtime to get there and that was with a 3-point shooting anomaly from the hosts.

Take the UNDER 233.5 (-110) even with the line dropping 2 points from Saturday’s projection. Both teams have played just one set of back-to-backs so far, but they each hit the Under in the second game, with San Antonio falling 35 points shy of the line in a 98-95 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans (Dec. 27) following a 119-114 win over the Toronto Raptors.

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San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The San Antonio Spurs (4-4) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (2-6) Saturday at the Target Center for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Spurs-Timberwolves NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Spurs won two straight on the road—both in the Staples Center—against the Los Angeles Lakers and the Clippers coming into Saturday’s game. In their last game vs. the Lakers, San Antonio moved the ball well and threw 28 assists to just eight turnovers, which helped the Spurs connect on 45.7% of their 3-point attempts.

Minnesota started the season 2-0, but All-Star C Karl-Anthony Towns has been sidelined with a dislocated wrist he suffered during Minnesota’s second game of the season. Since then, the Timberwolves have lost all six games without KAT, five of which by 15 or more points, and have only covered one game.

The Timberwolves won and covered both meetings last season vs. the Spurs. However, those games were all the way back in Nov. 2019, and Minnesota’s two leading scorers in that game were KAT (“questionable” on the injury report) and SF Andrew Wiggins (no longer with the team).

Spurs at Timberwolves: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Spurs -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Timberwolves +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Spurs -4.5 (-120) | Timberwolves +4.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Spurs at Timberwolves: Key Injuries

Spurs

  • SG Derrick White (toe) out

Timberwolves

  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) questionable
  • SF Josh Okogie (hamstring) out

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Spurs at Timberwolves: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Timberwolves 123, Spurs 117

Money line (ML)

PASS ON THE MONEY LINE with a slight lean on Timberwolves (+165) since I am taking Minnesota plus the points. I do think the Timberwolves should be bigger underdogs, but maybe there’s a reason for Minnesota’s cheaper than expected money line.

Against the spread (ATS)

I am not sure what the sharps are seeing, but 76% of the money wagered is on the Timberwolves while 69% of the tickets/bets placed are on the Spurs, according to Pregame.com. Typically the money column is the sharp side, and the bets placed column is the average joe. Maybe some wiseguy with deep pockets has a tip on KAT’s questionable game status.

This market intel is puzzling considering the Spurs are 6-2 ATS this year and have just gotten back-to-back wins over two Western Conference favorites.  But regardless, this line has been bet down from Minnesota getting 7 points on the opener to the current number, and we should follow the money.

BET TIMBERWOLVES (+4.5, +100).

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 234.5 (-110) is my favorite bet in Spurs-Timberwolves. Minnesota is dead last in defensive rating, and San Antonio is ranked 21st in defensive while both teams are top-10 in pace of play. Also, before their last meeting, the Over has cashed in six straight Spurs-Timberwolves games.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-5) end their two-game road trip on Thursday taking on the Portland Trail Blazers (3-4). Tipoff is at 10:05 p.m. ET Thursday night at the Moda Center in Portland.

Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Trail Blazers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Timberwolves at Trail Blazers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Timberwolves +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Blazers -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +10.5 (-110) | Blazers -10.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Trail Blazers: Key Injuries

Take from here: https://official.nba.com/nba-injury-report-2019-20-season/

Timberwolves

  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (hand) out
  • G Josh Okogie (hamstring) out

Trail Blazers

  • F Rodney Hood (ankle) questionable
  • C Zach Collins (ankle) out

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Timberwolves at Trail Blazers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Trail Blazers 122, Timberwolves 115

Money line (ML)

Minnesota has lost five games in a row since opening the season 2-0. They are 1-3 on the road and struggle without Towns. Portland has lost two in a row to drop under .500 and were favored in both of those games. However, despite being 1-2 at home in the Moda Center, they will get back on track against a Timberwolves team that is scuffling. Take the TRAIL BLAZERS -550.

Against the spread (ATS)

Portland has one of the worst records in the league, going 2-5 ATS so far. Minnesota is one game better at 3-4 ATS and covered in their most recent loss to the Denver Nuggets. Portland has only covered the spread in one of the four games this season in which they have been the favorites. Take the TIMBERWOLVES +10.5.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Trail Blazers are eighth in the league in scoring at 114.6 points per game. Minnesota is among the worst, putting up 107.6. Both teams are 3-4 O/U this season. The Wolves’ last three games’ have gone Over. Portland’s games have alternated all season and is coming off a game that went Under. Take OVER 232.5 POINTS (-110). 

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-4) and Denver Nuggets (2-4) play in Denver Tuesday night. Tip-off is at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena. Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Timberwolves at Nuggets: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated 12:40 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Timberwolves +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Nuggets -625 (bet $625 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +10.5 (-110) | Nuggets -10.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Nuggets: Key Injuries

Timberwolves

  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) out

Nuggets

  • SF Michael Porter Jr. (health and safety protocols) out

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Timberwolves at Nuggets: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nuggets 126, Timberwolves 103

Money line (ML)

Denver is just 2-4 on the season despite making the Western Conference Finals last year. The Nuggets beat Minnesota two days ago. It’s pretty clear the Nuggets are the better team and should have no problem winning back-to-back games against the Timberwolves without Towns.

We just can’t bet a team at -625. PASS and look to the spread for proper value.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Nuggets are double-digit favorites but there is no reason to suggest Minnesota can keep this game close. Without Towns, the offense is among the worst in the NBA and the defense can’t stop anyone. There will be moments in this game where it might be close, but expect the Nuggets to pull away late and cover this spread.

Take the NUGGETS -10.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

Denver’s offense is out to a hot start, averaging 116.0 points per game. Minnesota’s defense won’t offer much resistance and both teams should be able to score well into the 100s. In fact, don’t be surprised if the Nuggets score well into the 120s as their offense has a ton of firepower.

Take the OVER 226.5 (-110).

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Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Denver Nuggets (1-4) and Minnesota Timberwolves (2-3) meet at Target Center Sunday at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Nuggets-Timberwolves NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Nuggets at Timberwolves: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Nuggets -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Timberwolves +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Nuggets -8.5 (-110) | Timberwolves +8.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Nuggets at Timberwolves: Key Injuries

Nuggets

  • PF Michael Porter Jr. (COVID) out
  • SF Greg Whittington (knee) out

Timberwolves

  • SG Jaylen Nowell (ankle) out
  • SG Josh Okogie (hamstring) out
  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) out

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Nuggets at Timberwolves: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nuggets 118, Timberwolves 105

Money line (ML)

The Nuggets (-400) are an extremely risky play, as they have won just once in five outings. You can’t lay four times your potential return on a team like that. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

NUGGETS -8.5 (-110) have won just once, as mentioned above, so you might think they have no business laying more than four buckets on the road. However, they’re an amazing 20-5-1 ATS across the past 26 trips to the Twin Cities. Denver is going to get it cranking sooner or later, and they’re much healthier than Minnesota.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 226.5 (-110) is also the play based upon the series trends. The Under has hit in four of the past five meetings overall, and each of the past four in the Twin Cities.

Minnesota is also struggling to score the basketball, going for just 105.6 points per game to rank just 25th in the NBA. They’re also 27th in field-goal percentage (42.6) and 29th in 3-pointer shooting.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-1) play their second straight game at Staples Center Tuesday, this time against the Los Angeles Clippers (2-1). Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Timberwolves at Clippers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:39 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Timberwolves +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Clippers -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +10.5 (-110) | Clippers -10.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Clippers: Key Injuries

Timberwolves

  • SF Josh Okogie (hamstring) doubtful
  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) out

Clippers

  • SF Kawhi Leonard (jaw) questionable
  • PF Marcus Morris (knee) out

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Timberwolves at Clippers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Clippers 119, Timberwolves 111

Money line (ML)

PASS. I cannot find a pro-Timberwolves (+400) money line argument nor will I risk five-and-a-half times my potential return on anyone, including the Clippers (-550), in regular-season NBA action.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Clippers got an all-time can of a** whoopin’ opened upon them Sunday by the Dallas Mavericks, losing 124-73 as 3-point home favorites. It was Los Angeles’ first game without MVP contender Leonard, who’s dealing with the physical ramifications stemming from him and teammate C Serge Ibaka‘s collision for a loose ball in their Christmas Day victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Minnesota didn’t play much better Sunday against the Clippers’ Staples Center co-tenants, the Los Angeles Lakers, as the Timberwolves were boat raced in a 127-91 loss. The Timberwolves were also without their best player in All-Star C Anthony Towns, who’s out with a dislocated left wrist.

There are a couple of reasons why I lean TIMBERWOLVES +10.5 (-110). First, the betting market is so one-sided—97% of the money coming in on the Clippers according to Pregame.com—which has moved the line up from the opening line of -6.5. It’s a natural reaction for me to want to fade the masses.

Second, the Timberwolves drubbed the Clippers 142-115 in their final regular-season meeting last year. KAT was Minnesota’s third-leading scorer in that game and both Kawhi and SG Paul George played and scored 20-plus points.

If anything, I’d put a tiny wager on the TIMBERWOLVES +10.5 (-110) because I much prefer the total.

Over/Under (O/U)

GIMME OVER 226.5 (-110) for 1.5 units. Both offenses are due for bounce-back performances after their previous no-shows. Plus, this another Timberwolves-Clippers betting market that we can fade. 

More than 80% of the money is on the Under. My theory is that it’s a brainless, robotic response to both teams being without their best scorers. The injury reports for both teams are baked into this line already.

Also, the total was originally posted at 229.5 and we might be able to get an even smaller total closer to tip-off. Even if this game is as lopsided as the market or BetMGM is saying, this Over can still hit if either team gets hot from three.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-0) stop by the Staples Center Sunday for a 10 p.m. ET game at the Los Angeles Lakers (1-1). Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Lakers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Timberwolves at Lakers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:01 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Timberwolves +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Lakers -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +9.5 (-115) | Lakers -9.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Lakers: Key Injuries

Timberwolves

  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) questionable

Lakers

  • PF Anthony Davis (calf) out

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Timberwolves at Lakers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Timberwolves 122, Lakers 116

Money line (ML)

The Timberwolves picked up an impressive road win as 9-point underdogs vs. the Utah Jazz Saturday. Former Lakers PG D’Angelo Russell had a game-high 25 points with 6 assists in Minnesota’s 116-111 win over the Jazz.

The Lakers gifted themselves the first win of the season on Christmas against the Dallas Mavericks. Los Angeles drubbed Dallas, winning all four quarters, outrebounding the Mavs 53-27, shot 56% from the field and 48.7% from 3. SF LeBron James and Davis balled out, combining for 50 points, hitting 18 of 34 shots with 15 rebounds and 15 assists.

No AD Sunday is huge. His absence should make the Lakers cheaper than they are, especially if Minnesota’s Anthony Towns can play. KAT has struggled in his young career when he’s played against Lakers C Marc Gasol, but Gasol won’t be as much a factor this time around. Gasol is regressing defensively as he ages and has only played 15 minutes per in the first two games. Furthermore, the departures of C’s JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard will take their toll on the Lakers’ interior defense.

I’ll lightly bet TIMBERWOLVES (+333) for a quarter-unit with the plan of hitting the spread harder.

Against the spread (ATS)

Los Angeles hasn’t covered in four straight games following a win, which dates back to last regular season. Remember all the questions surrounding the Lakers heading into the playoffs last season?

Those questions were asked partially due to that 0-4 ATS trend because it highlights the inconsistency of the Lakers when they have nothing to play for. It’s the Sunday after a marquee Christmas game for the reigning champion Lakers in an awkward season with a short offseason. How much do they care about this game?

On the other hand, you know how amped Minnesota is to play the LA. GIMME TIMBERWOLVES +9.5 (-115) for 1.5 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

AD is one of the preseason favorites for Defense Player of the Year and his replacement—PF/C Montrezl Harrell—is the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, who is known for his offense and is a below-average defender. There’s going to be a lot of offense in this one. I’ll take OVER 229.5 (-110) for 1 unit.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (1-0) take on the Utah Jazz (1-0) for both teams’ second game of the season. Tip-off is at 9 p.m. ET at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake. Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Jazz NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Timberwolves at Jazz: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:55 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Timberwolves +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Jazz -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +9.5 (-120) | Jazz -9.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 228.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Timberwolves at Jazz: Key Injuries

Timberwolves

  • G Jaylen Nowell (calf) out

Jazz

  • F Derrick Favors (knee) probable

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Timberwolves at Jazz: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jazz 115, Timberwolves 108

Money line (ML)

The Jazz are in their home opener and the Wolves are playing on the road for the first time this season. Utah was stellar at home last season, going 21-10, while Minnesota was 11-21 on the road (before the bubble. It is early in the season, but Utah is the more talented team and won’t want to lose their first game at home. Take JAZZ (-400).

Against the spread (ATS)

Both teams won their season opener and covered the spread as favorites. Neither team was good against the spread last season. Minnesota had the league’s lowest cover percentage at 37.1% while Utah wasn’t much better at 47.4%.

The Wolves were 16-15 ATS on the road and Utah was 13-16 ATS at home. We don’t have much to go by this season, only one game in, but those trends from last season are enough to feel good about going WOLVES +9.5 (-120). 

Over/Under (O/U)

Both teams’ season openers went Under. Last season, both teams went Over more than Under. Minnesota had a 56.2% Over percentage and Utah had an Over percentage of 54.5%. That said, the season is very early and teams do not yet have the rhythm they will have later on in the year. This total feels high. Take UNDER 228.5 (-110).

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