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Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (53-23) are on the road on Friday to face the Phoenix Suns (45-31). Tip-off is at 10 p.m. ET from Footprint Center (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Suns lead 1-0

The Timberwolves are in 1st place in the Western Conference. They have won 2 games in a row and 9 of their last 11. They are coming off a 133-85 blowout home win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, covering the 17.5-point spread as favorites.

The Suns cling to the 6th seed in the West, the final guaranteed playoff spot, avoiding the play-in games. They have won 2 in a row and 6 of their last 8. They beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-101 at home on Wednesday, covering the 6-point spread as favorites.

Timberwolves at Suns odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Suns -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +4.5 (-115) | Suns -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Timberwolves at Suns key injuries

Timberwolves

G Jaylen Clark (Achilles) out
C Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) out

Suns

G Grayson Allen (hip) probable
C Jusuf Nurkic (calf) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Timberwolves at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 119, Timberwolves 112

Moneyline

The last time the 2 teams met, G Devin Booker and F Kevin Durant both scored 31 in the 133-115 Suns win in Phoenix on Nov. 15.

Booker has scored 92 points in the last 2 games and Durant scored 32 in the Suns’ win over the Cavs.

The Suns are 23-14 at home and have won 3 straight there.

The T-wolves have won 4 straight on the road. They have only allowed 1 opponent in their last 10 games to score more than 110 points, while the Suns have scored 115 or more in 6 of their last 10 and 120 or more in 5 of their last 10 games.

Anticipate the pace to favor the Suns and for the home team to get the win, but at -175, it is better to go with the spread.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last 6 wins, going 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games. They are only 15-22-1 ATS at home this season while the T-wolves are 21-17 ATS on the road this season.

The Suns’ last 20 wins have been by 5 or more points.

BET SUNS -4.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The total in their 1st meeting this season was 248 points. Six of the Suns’ last 9 games have surpassed 217 total points. They have scored 120 or more points in 5 of their last 9. The Timberwolves have had 6 of their last 10 games surpass 217 points.

BET OVER 216.5 (-110).

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Toronto Raptors at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Toronto Raptors (23-52) are on the road Wednesday to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (52-23). Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET at Target Center. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Raptors lead 1-0 with 97-94 home win on Oct. 25

Toronto has lost 14 straight games. They played on Tuesday at home, falling 128-111 to the Los Angeles Lakers, failing to cover the 13.5-point spread as underdogs. They have been eliminated from postseason contention.

The Timberwolves are in 2nd place in the West, half a game behind the Denver Nuggets. They have won 5 of their last 6 and 8 of their last 10. Minnesota beat the Houston Rockets 113-106 Tuesday, but failed to cover the 7.5-point spread as favorites.

Raptors at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:02 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Timberwolves -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +15.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -15.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Raptors at Timberwolves key injuries

Raptors (estimated, not yet submitted)

G Ochai Agbaji (hip) questionable
F Scottie Barnes (finger) out
F Chris Boucher (knee) out
G Bruce Brown (knee) questionable
G D.J. Carton (ankle) out
C Jakob Poeltl (finger) out
C Jontay Porter (personal) out

Timberwolves (estimated, not yet submitted)

C Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) out
G Jaylen Clark (Achilles) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Raptors at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 116, Raptors 105

Moneyline

The T-wolves have won 5 of their last 6 games and 8 of the last 10 while Toronto last won a game on March 3 and last won on the road on Feb. 26.

The Raptors did win in Toronto in their 1st meeting 97-94 on Oct. 25 as 1-point favorites.

Minnesota is 27-10 at home while Toronto is 10-26 on the road.

There is no reason to bet the Raptors (+800) and betting the Wolves at -1400 isn’t worth the action.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Raptors have lost by 15 or more in 3 straight games while the Timberwolves have gone 8 straight games without beating a team by more than 15 points.

They are 5-6 ATS on no rest, compared to the Raptors’ 5-7 ATS mark on no rest. Minnesota is 13-18-2 ATS as home favorites. Toronto is 16-13-1 ATS as road underdogs.

BET RAPTORS +15.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Raptors have allowed over 120 points in 3 straight games and in 5 of their last 7. Those same 5 of 7 games have had more than 215 total points.

Minnesota allows an average of 106.2 points per game while scoring 112.9 points per game. The Raptors allow 118.5 points per game.

BET OVER 215.5 (-115).

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Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Houston Rockets (38-36) are on the road Tuesday to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (51-23). Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET at Target Center. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 2-0

The Rockets have been red-hot, but are coming off a 125-107 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks as 4-point underdogs which snapped an 11-game winning streak. They have won 13 of their last 15 games overall. They are 11th in the West, 2 games behind Golden State for the final play-in seed.

The Timberwolves are also coming off a loss, 109-101 to the Chicago Bulls as 8.5-point home favorites on Sunday which snapped a 4-game winning streak. They are 7-2 in their last 9 games. They are 3rd in the West, but only trail 1st-place Oklahoma City by a game.

Rockets at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:27 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockets +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Timberwolves -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rockets +7.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rockets at Timberwolves key injuries

Rockets

None to report

Timberwolves

G Jaylen Clark (Achilles) out
C Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Rockets at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 111, Rockets 102

Moneyline

The Rockets are 11-1 in their last 12 and 13-2 in their last 15 games, but of those 13 wins, only 3 came against teams with winning records. They have won 7 straight road games, but are still only 12-24 on the road.

The T-wolves are 26-10 at home and have beaten Houston twice this season by double digits. Expect Minnesota to win but don’t waste your money on a -300 bet.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Rockets have been a good ATS bet all season at 42-31-1 ATS overall. But they failed to score 100 points in either game against Minnesota, losing by 11 and and 27 points.

The Timberwolves are 7-3 ATS over their last 10 games. Six of their last 7 wins have been by at least 8 points.

BET TIMBERWOLVES -7.5 (-105).

Over/Under

Minnesota has allowed 100 or fewer points in 5 of their last 10 games. Houston has not reached 100 points in either meeting this season.

The T-wolves’ last 5 games have not reached 216 total points.

BET UNDER 215.5 (-110).

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Chicago Bulls at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Chicago Bulls (35-39) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (51-22) Sunday. Tip-off from Target Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Bulls lead 1-0 after a 129-123 OT win in Chicago Feb. 6

Chicago was routed 125-108 by the Brooklyn Nets Friday while failing to cover as a 3-point road favorite. The Bulls were led by F DeMar DeRozan and his 31 points, but Chicago couldn’t overcome Brooklyn’s 56.8% shooting from long range. The Bulls are 1-4 straight up and against the spread (ATS) over their last 5 games.

Minnesota picked up a 111-98 win over the Denver Nuggets Friday while covering as a 3-point road underdog. The Timberwolves held the Nuggets to only 39.8% shooting from the field and 28.6% from deep in the win. Minnesota now sits tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 1 seed in the West after winning each of its last 4 games and 7 of 8.

Bulls at Timberwolves odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Timberwolves -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +8.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 214 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Bulls at Timberwolves key injuries

Bulls

G Alex Caruso (ankle) questionable
G Ayo Dosunmu (illness) questionable
G Zach LaVine (foot) out
F Julian Phillips (foot) out

Timberwolves

G Anthony Edwards (finger) questionable
C Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable
G Jordan McLaughlin (shoulder) questionable
F Karl-Anthony Towns (meniscus) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bulls at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 112, Bulls 102

Moneyline

PASS.

Minnesota (-375) should pick up the win, but the Timberwolves are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES -8.5 (-110).

The Wolves have covered the spread in 7 of their last 8 overall and are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 home games. Chicago has failed to cover ATS in 5 of its last 6 games and is only 3-7 ATS in its last 10. Minnesota has also been the slightly better team ATS this season at 39-34, while the Bulls are 36-37-1.

This is only a lean because the Bulls have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 matchups vs. Minnesota.

Over/Under

BET OVER 214 (-108).

The Over has hit in 7 of Chicago’s last 10 overall and has been safer for the Bulls this year at 40-33-1. The Over is 3-0 in the last 3 meetings between these squads in Minnesota. The Over has also hit in 7 straight Chicago-Minnesota matchups and is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings overall.

Be aware that the Under has been slightly safer for Minnesota, both recently and on the season as a whole.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Denver Nuggets (51-22) welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves (50-22) to Ball Arena Friday. Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Nuggets are 1-1 straight up but 0-2 against the spread (ATS) vs. Minnesota this season. Most recently, they beat the Wolves on the road 115-112 March 19, failing to cover as 7.5-point favorites.

Denver lost to the Phoenix Suns 104-97 in its last game Wednesday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point home favorite. That snapped a 4-game win streak for the Nuggets. They have won 9 of their last 11 yet are just 6-5 ATS in that span. Denver is 33-39-1 ATS on the season.

The Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 106-91 Wednesday, failing to cover as 16.5-point favorites. They have won 3 in a row after losing to Denver. Minnesota is 38-34 ATS on the season and 6-1 ATS over its last 7 games. It is led by G Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 26.2 points per game.

Timberwolves at Nuggets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Nuggets -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +6.5 (-108) | Nuggets -6.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 212 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Timberwolves at Nuggets key injuries

Timberwolves

G Anthony Edwards (back) questionable
C Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable
F Karl-Anthony Towns (meniscus) out

Nuggets

C Nikola Jokic (back) probable
G Jamal Murray (knee) questionable
C Zeke Nnaji (adductor) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Timberwolves at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 115, Timberwolves 107

Moneyline

PASS.

The Nuggets (-280) have won 9 of their last 11. While Minnesota is also among the best teams in the West, it is more injured and could be missing several key pieces.

However, Denver at -280 is still too expensive to play outright.

Against the spread

LEAN NUGGETS -6.5 (-112).

Denver has covered in 4 of its last 6 home games. The Nuggets sit 7th in offensive efficiency and have proven they can score on Minnesota, notching 115 against the Wolves on the road March 19.

The Wolves have lost 2 of their last 3 road games against playoff-contending opponents by at least 10 points. They are 7-8 ATS since Feb. 27, so while they have picked it up as of late, they haven’t consistently covered over the last month.

Considering those trends, back NUGGETS -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 212 (-110).

If there’s 1 thing both teams have done consistently as of late, it is hit the Over. The Wolves have gone Over in 5 of their last 9 games and 8 of their last 14. The Nuggets have gone Over in 4 of their last 5, scoring at least 113 in 4 of those games.

Denver has allowed at least 106 points in 4 of its last 7, so Minnesota should be able to chip in to help the total here as well.

That said, take OVER 212 (-110).

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Detroit Pistons at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Detroit Pistons (12-60) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (49-22) on Wednesday. Tip from Target Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 1-0 after 124-117 win Jan. 17 at Detroit

The Pistons have lost 7 games in a row after falling 124-99 against the New York Knicks on Monday and failing to cover as 17-point road underdogs. G Marcus Sasser scored a team-high 24 points to lead 4 players in double figures. Detroit shot just 38.6% from the field in the loss.

Minnesota has won back-to-back games after taking down the Golden State Warriors 114-110 on Sunday to cover as a 2-point home favorite. G Anthony Edwards scored a team-high 23 points tomlead 5 other players in double figures. The Timberwolves shot 47.6% from the field in the win.

Pistons at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pistons +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Timberwolves -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +14.5 (-105) | Timberwolves -14.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pistons at Timberwolves key injuries

Pistons

G Cade Cunningham (knee) questionable
C Jalen Duren (back) probable
F Simone Fontecchio (toe) out
F Taj Gibson (hamstring) out
G Quentin Grimes (knee) out
C Isaiah Stewart (hamstring) out
F Ausar Thompson (illness) out

Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards (finger) questionable
Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pistons at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 119, Pistons 101

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the T-wolves (-1400), who are 7-3 in their last 10, to beat the Pistons (+800), who are 2-8 in their last 10.

Against the spread

BET TIMBERWOLVES -14.5 (-115).

Detroit is just 4-6 ATS in its last 10 games including 1-4 ATS in its last 5, all as a double-digit underdog. It has also failed to cover the spread as a double-digit underdog in 3 of its last 4 road games.

Minnesota is on a 6-0 ATS streak and is 3-0 ATS in its last 3 games at home. Against a Pistons team that is ailing from injuries, expect a dominating performance from the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Over/Under

BET OVER 216.5 (-110).

The Pistons have scored 99 or more in each of their last 4 games and in 8 of their last 10. The Timberwolves have scored 114 or more in 4 of their last 6. Minnesota will be faced with carrying a majority of the load, but it is more than capable of doing so.

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Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Golden State Warriors (36-33) open a 5-game road trip Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves (48-22). Tip-off from Target Center is 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs, Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 2-0

The Warriors are 10th in the Western Conference, holding the final spot for the play-in games by a game and a half. They are coming off a 123-111 home loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday when they were 4.5-point favorites. They have alternated wins and losses over the last 6 games.

The Timberwolves are 3rd in the West, 1 1/2 games out of 1st. They have won 4 of their last 5 games and are coming off a 104-91 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday covering the 7.5-point spread as favorites.

Warriors at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:11 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Warriors +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Timberwolves -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +2.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Warriors at Timberwolves key injuries

Warriors

None to report

Timberwolves

G Jaylen Clark (Achilles) out
G Anthony Edwards (finger) questionable
C Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable
C Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Warriors at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 109, Warriors 105

Moneyline

The Warriors have been very good on the road. They are 18-13 and have won 10 of their last 12 on the road.

The T-wolves are 24-9 at home but have lost 3 of their last 5 home games. They are 27-17 against teams with winning records while Golden State is 16-25 against winning teams.

You can bet the T-wolves -140 but with only a 2.5-point spread, you can get slightly better odds on an ATS wager.

PASS.

Against the spread

Only 1 of the Wolves’ last 16 wins has been by fewer than 3 points while the Warriors’ last 9 losses have been by 3 points or more.

Golden State, though, does have the best ATS road record in the league at 22-10. They are 11-6 ATS as road dogs.

The T-wolves are 12-15-2 ATS as home favorites, but considering the Warriors’ struggles against teams with winning records and the fact the T-wolves have won only once in their last 16 victories by fewer than 3 points, it’s hard to pick the Warriors to cover.

BET TIMBERWOLVES -2.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The total in their 2 previous meetings were 226 and 205.

The T-wolves have had 4 of their last 5 games stay below 220 total points while 4 straight games for the Warriors have had 220 or more.

Minnesota has held opponents to 104 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5.

BET UNDER 219.5 (-105).

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (43-26) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (47-22) on Friday night. Tip from Target Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Cavaliers lead 1-0 after 113-104 OT win at home on March 8

The Cavaliers lost 107-104 to the Miami Heat on Wednesday while failing to cover as 3-point home favorites. C Jarrett Allen had a double-double with a team-high 25 points and 20 rebounds while G Caris LeVert also had a double-double (16 points, 12 assists). Cleveland shot 46.7% from the field in the loss.

The Timberwolves had a 3-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday with a 115-112 loss against the Denver Nuggets while covering as 7.5-point home underdogs. G Anthony Edwards scored a team-high 30 points as 5 T-wolves players scored in double figures. Minnesota shot 47.7% from the field.

Cavaliers at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Timberwolves -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +7.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 207.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Cavaliers at Timberwolves key injuries

Cavaliers

G Ty Jerome (ankle) out
G Donovan Mitchell (nasal) out
F Even Mobley (ankle) out
G Max Stress (knee) out
F Dean Wade (knee) out

Timberwolves

G Jaylen Clark (achilles) out
G Anthony Edwards (finger) questionable
C Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable
C Naz Reid (concussion) questionable
C Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Cavaliers at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 109, Cavaliers 104

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Minnesota (-300), who is 23-9 at home this season to beat Cleveland (+240) who has lost 4 of its last 6 overall.

Against the spread

BET CAVALIERS +7.5 (-115).

While Cleveland is dealing with an array of injuries, it has showed that other players are able to step up as demonstrated by Allen’s 20-20 game on Wednesday. Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games as an underdog, including 3-0 ATS in its last 3, while Minnesota is 2-3 ATS in its last 5 games as a favorite and 1-3 ATS in its last 4 home games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 207.5 (-105).

While both teams are dealing with injuries, 207.5 is too low of a total to bet the Under. The Cavs have hit the Over in 4 of their last 6 including 2 of their last 3 while the T-wolves have hit the Over in 4 of their last 6 as well.

Cleveland has scored at least 103 points in 7 of its last 9 games while allowing 104 or more in 8 of its last 10. Minnesota has scored 109 or more points in each of its last 5 games and in 8 of its last 10 while allowing 104 or more in 7 of its last 10.

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Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (47-21) take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (47-21) Tuesday with tip-off from Target Center set for 9 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: T-Wolves lead 1-0

The Nuggets were victimized by a Kyrie Irving buzzer-beater to fall 107-105 to the Dallas Mavericks Sunday. The loss snapped a 5-game winning streak. C Nikola Jokic had a bit of a quiet game with 16 points, 11 boards and 7 assists. The fact that line is a quiet game for the Joker shows just how dominant he has been.

The Wolves have won 3 straight after a 114-104 W over the Utah Jazz Monday. The win closed out a 4-2 road trip spanning 11 days. G Anthony Edwards had 32 points, 8 boards and 7 assists. Since F Karl-Anthony Towns went down March 4, Ant-Man is averaging 31.3 PPG, 7.2 RPG and 4.8 APG.

The Nuggets and T-Wolves are tied for 2nd in the West and sit a half-game behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is a pivotal matchup, but they will play 2 more times before the end of the season.

Nuggets at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Timberwolves +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -7.5 (-105) | Timberwolves +7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Nuggets at Timberwolves key injuries

Nuggets

None

Timberwolves

(Not yet submitted — below was for Monday’s game)

C Rudy Gobert (ribs) out
F Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Timberwolves and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 108

Moneyline

This spread is heavily leaned toward the Nuggets because the Wolves are on a back-to-back. Minnesota is 7-3 in back-to-back scenarios this season. The T-Wolves won the only matchup this season, which was at home, 110-89. They’ll have to find a way to replace KAT’s 21 points, but the biggest key for me is locking down F Michael Porter Jr., who is coming into his own after years of back issues stunting his growth in the league. He’s averaging 18.8 PPG and shooting 47.3% from distance this month.

Because MPJ is producing at this rate, and because the Wolves are without KAT, I can’t get over the hump to pick the Wolves here — despite the value. Instead, take MICHAEL PORTER JR. OVER 16.5 POINTS (-105). He has dropped 17 in 7 of his last 9 games.

Against the spread

The spread swelled to 7.5 Tuesday morning without much alteration to the moneyline. That’s too wide of a margin unless Gobert is unable to go. He has missed 2 games with a rib injury, but I would lean toward him going in this important tilt.

Take the TIMBERWOLVES +7.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Wolves are 6-4 O/U over the last 10, and Denver is 4-6. The Over is 5-3-2 in the last 10 meetings between the teams. The T-Wolves have gone over 100 points in 7 straight, and they went over 109 in 6 of them. As long as 1 team hits 110, this OVER 213.5 (-105) should cash.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (46-21) play the 2nd game of a back-to-back with the Utah Jazz (29-38) Monday at Delta Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 3-0; Minnesota won 119-110 on Saturday, covering a 7.5-point spread as the Under (224.5) cashed in the 1st meeting in Salt Lake City this season

The Timberwolves have won 2 in a row on the road, while averaging 118.5 points per game (PPG) with 100.0 PPG allowed. The T-wolves have won 4 of the past 6 games, too, while the Over is 3-1 in the previous 4 contests. Minnesota has cashed the Under in each game against Utah this season.

The Jazz have dropped 4 of the past 5 games, while covering just once in the past 4 contests. The Over is on a 5-1-1 run in the past 7 games, with the lone exception an Under against Minnesota on Saturday. The Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 home games.

Timberwolves at Jazz odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Jazz +280 (bet $100 to win $280)
Against the spread: Timberwolves -8 (-110) | Jazz +8 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Timberwolves at Jazz key injuries

Timberwolves

C Rudy Gobert (ribs) questionable

Jazz

G Jordan Clarkson (groin) questionable

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Timberwolves at Jazz picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 118, Jazz 107

Moneyline

The Timberwolves (-350) are a risky play, costing 3 1/2 times your potential return. That’s a crazy bet, but it is especially so if Gobert, a.k.a. “The Stifle Tower”, cannot play against his former team. Gobert missed the front end of the set, and although Naz Reid filled in admirably, it makes Minnesota super risky.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The TIMBERWOLVES -8 (-110) are worth playing lightly, even if Gobert is deemed unable to go. He missed Saturday’s game, yet Minnesota was still able to take care of business. If he is active, then go a little more aggressively.

The Jazz +8 (-110) are in a nosedive, dropping 4 of the past 5 games outright, while going just 3-12 SU. More importantly, Utah is an awful 5-10 ATS in the past 15 games.

Over/Under

OVER 222.5 (-108) is worth a look in this rematch.

The Under cashed in the front end of the set, although Minnesota certainly did its part with 119 points scored. The Over is 5-1-1 in the past 7 games for the Jazz, while the Timberwolves have ended up going high on the total in 3 of the past 4 outings, and 6 of the previous 9 contests.

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