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Philadelphia 76ers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Minnesota Timberwolves NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Philadelphia 76ers (13-6) travel to meet the Minnesota Timberwolves (4-13) at Target Center Friday for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the 76ers-Timberwolves NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

76ers at Timberwolves: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: 76ers -295 (bet $295 to win $100) | Timberwolves +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
  • Against the spread/ATS: 76ers -6.5 (-110) | Timberwolves +6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

76ers at Timberwolves: Key injuries

76ers

  • C Joel Embiid (back) questionable
  • PF Mike Scott (knee) out

Timberwolves

  • PG D’Angelo Russell (quadriceps) questionable
  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (health and safety protocols) out
  • SG Jarrett Culver (ankle) out
  • PF Juancho Hermangomez (health and safety protocols) out

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76ers at Timberwolves: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

76ers 113, Timberwolves 103

Money line (ML)

The 76ERS (-295) are huge favorites. They’ve won four of their last five games, including an impressive 107-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves have lost 13 of their last 15 games and will be without Towns once again.

Don’t expect this game to be all that close and for the 76ers to get another easy win.

Against the spread (ATS)

The 76ERS -6.5 (-110) are a smart play to win by 7 or more points, as they are against the spread 10-9. They’ve really played well over the last few weeks and the offense has picked up steam.

They should be able to get to 110 or more points in this game and the Timberwolves really don’t have any way to keep up. Take Philly to cover the spread Friday night in Minnesota.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 224.5 (-110) is the optimal play here as the Timberwolves just don’t have the offensive firepower to keep up in this game. Since Jan. 10, there have been four games in which the T-Wolves failed to reach 100 points. They should get close to that number Friday night, but it likely won’t be enough for the Over to hit unless the 76ers really explode on offense.

Take the Under as this should be a 110-100 type of game in Minnesota.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (4-12) take on the Golden State Warriors (9-8) for the second of two straight games on the road Wednesday night. Tip-off is at 10 p.m. ET at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Warriors NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Timberwolves at Warriors: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:02 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Timberwolves +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Warriors -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +9.5 (-110) | Warriors -9.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Warriors: Key Injuries

Timberwolves

  • G D’Angelo Russell (quad) questionable
  • F Juancho Hernangomez (COVID-19) out
  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (COVID-19) out

Warriors

  • None that alters gambling odds.

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

Prediction

Warriors 118, Timberwolves 108

Money line (ML)

The Warriors (-400) are huge money line favorites in this game after defeating the Timberwolves 130-108 on Monday night. Minnesota is in the midst of a really big slump as they have now lost 12 of their last 14 games. There is no reason to expect them to win this game, but there isn’t a ton of value on the Warriors either.

PASS on the money line here in favor of the point spread.

Against the spread (ATS)

WARRIORS -9.5 (-110) is the smart play here as they are just the more offensively gifted team. With C Karl-Anthony Towns out of the lineup as well as potentially PG D’Angelo Russell, the Timberwolves just don’t have enough offensive weapons to keep up. While this game could be closer than the Monday night contest, expect this to be another double-digit victory for Golden State.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 228.5 (-110) appears to be the right call here as Minnesota’s offense has really fallen off over the last few weeks. On the season, they are averaging just 107.1 points per game, 25th in the NBA. Golden State’s offense can be hit or miss depending on the night, but look for them to score in the upper 110s and for the Under to ultimately hit.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The New Orleans Pelicans (5-9) travel to meet the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-11) at Target Center on Saturday for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Pelicans-Timberwolves NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Pelicans at Timberwolves: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Pelicans -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Timberwolves +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pelicans -7.5 (-120) | Timberwolves +7.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pelicans at Timberwolves: Key Injuries

Pelicans

  • None that alters gambling lines.

Timberwolves

  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (COVID-19) out
  • F Juancho Hernangomez (COVID-19) out

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

Prediction

Pelicans 119, Timberwolves 107

Money line (ML)

The Pelicans (-350) will cost you three and a half times your potential return, which is just way too much, even if the Timberwolves (+260) are atrocious and missing their best player until at least mid-February. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

The PELICANS -7.5 (-110) are worth playing on the road, as they’re going to be angry after getting dusted in a pair of games at Utah on Tuesday and Thursday. Look for them to come out and take advantage of the beleaguered Timberwolves +7.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 222.5 (-110) is a good bet, as the Pellies enter on an 8-1 Over run across the past nine games, including each of the past three. The Over is also 4-1 in their previous five on the road.

The T-Pups have hit the Under in three in a row, but that’s mostly due to their inability to score the basketball. Defensively they’re not very good and will offer very little resistance until KAT comes back to clog up the middle.

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Atlanta Hawks at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and prediction

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

The Atlanta Hawks (7-7) drop by the Target Center Friday for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-10). Below, we analyze the Hawks-Timberwolves NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Hawks clawed back from a 17-point deficit to beat the Detroit Pistons 123-115 in overtime and cover as 4.5-point favorites at home. Atlanta got amazing performances out of its frontcourt—PF John Collins put up 31 points and 11 rebounds and C Clint Capela dominated the interior with 27 points and 26 rebounds—while All-Star PG Trae Young dropped 38 points with 11 assists. Over their past five games, the Hawks are 3-2 straight-up and against the spread, including a 108-97 win over the Timberwolves in Atlanta  Jan. 18.

Minnesota has been terrible all season, losing three straight and 10 of its last 11 games. The Timberwolves have the second-lowest net rating in the NBA and are in the bottom-10th in effective field goal percentage, defensive rebounding percentage and assist to turnover ratio.

Hawks at Timberwolves: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Hawks -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Timberwolves +185 (bet $100 to win $185)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Hawks -6.5 (-105) | Timberwolves +6.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 225.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Hawks at Timberwolves: Key Injuries

Hawks

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

Timberwolves

  • SG Josh Okogie (hamstring) probable
  • PG Ricky Rubio (COVID-19) out
  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (COVID-19) out

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

Prediction

Hawks 117, Timberwolves 113

Money line (ML)

PASS with a slight lean to the Timberwolves (+185) since I like Minnesota to cover. Atlanta has a lot more talent and if they can shoot well—keep in mind the Timberwolves are one of the worst defensive teams in the league—this game could get out of hand.

Against the spread (ATS)

While on one hand, you could argue that the first Hawks-Timberwolves meeting was way more lopsided than the final score indicates, the biggest factor in the rematch is the probable absence of SF De’Andre Hunter.

There’s a lot of intriguing pieces on the Hawks, and if they can work out the kinks in their offense, Atlanta should be a lock for at least the postseason play-in tournament for the Eastern Conference.

However, I am here to tell you that Hunter is Atlanta’s best player with the most upside. The NBA is run by wings, and his ability to shoot from deep, finish around the rim and defend positions 1-4 make Hunter special.

Hunter scored a team-high 25 points on 8-of-15 shooting in the first Hawks-Timberwolves game and was key in making Minnesota’s SG Malik Beasley and SF Josh Okogie essentially non-factors.

BetMGM also saw the box score from this game and brought the line down a half-point from that meeting not because the Timberwolves are at home, but because Hunter will probably not be available.

GIMME TIMBERWOLVES +6.5 (-115) for a half-unit (pending final injury report).

Over/Under (O/U)

TAKE OVER 225.5 (-115) for 1 unit because BetMGM has overreacted too greatly to the first Hawks-Timberwolves result. In their first meeting this season, the Hawks-Timberwolves’ final score fell short of the 228.5-point projection by 23.5 points.

Bookmakers’ reacted by opening this total at 222 points, and the market has already steamed it up 3.5 points. Also, the previous five Hawks-Timberwolves meetings before the last went Over the total.

Finally, part of me thinks Atlanta’s ninth-best defensive rating is a bit of a mirage, and Hunter is the Hawks’ best on-the-ball defender. The OVER 225.5 (-115) is my favorite play here.

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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

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  • 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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