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Miami Heat at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami Heat at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (0-1) welcome the Miami Heat (1-1) to Target Center Saturday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting of 2023.

The Timberwolves lost to the Toronto Raptors 97-94 on the road Wednesday. They failed to cover as a 1-point road underdog. As expected, G Anthony Edwards led the way for Minnesota, scoring 26 points. He was just 8-for-27 from the field, though. The Wolves aided in going way Under the 220.5 total in their first game of the season.

The Heat lost to the Boston Celtics 119-111 on the road Friday. Miami covered as a 9-point road underdog yet failed to cover as a 2.5-point home favorite in a 103-102 win over the Detroit Pistons to start its season Wednesday. The Heat are led by C Bam Adebayo, who is averaging 24.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Miami is 1-1 against the spread (ATS) and 1-1 O/U this season.

Heat 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 11:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Heat +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Timberwolves -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Heat +5.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Heat at Timberwolves key injuries

Heat

F Caleb Martin (knee) game-time decision

Timberwolves

F Jaden McDaniels (calf) doubtful

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Heat at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 114, Heat 108

Moneyline

PASS.

The Timberwolves will be at home for the first time this season and have the more potent offense. However, at -190, they aren’t worth playing to win outright on the moneyline.

Against the spread

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES -5.5 (-105).

The Timberwolves are going to shoot better than they did against the Raptors, and Edwards has proven enough throughout his career to assume he’ll bounce back at home.

With the Heat having played Friday, and this being their 3rd game in 4 days, fatigue could set in. With a similar roster, Miami was just 5-8-1 ATS last season with no rest.

Adebayo is the top defender for the Heat, and he will be facing C Rudy Gobert, who isn’t a huge factor offensively. Expect Minnesota to find its pace at home and cover. Take TIMBERWOLVES -5.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET OVER 218.5 (-105).

The Heat only scored 103 against the Pistons to open the season but found their rhythm against Boston. With score-first players like G Tyler Herro, they should have the offensive firepower to keep pace with Minnesota.

The Wolves ranked 7th in pace last season and have a young roster capable of pushing the tempo. They shot just 34% from the field and 26% from deep to start the season.

Expect the Wolves offense to bounce back and take OVER 218.5 (-105).

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Toronto Raptors welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves to Scotiabank Arena Wednesday as both teams will kick off the 2023-24 NBA season with the 7:30 p.m. ET tip. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; teams split 2 games last season, each winning at home

The Raptors had a disappointing season last year, ending with a 41-41 record and the 9th seed in the Western Conference and losing the play-in game to the Chicago Bulls. With no premier offseason additions, they hope F Scottie Barnes, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, can take another step forward to help F Pascal Siakam, who led the team at 24.2 points per game. Toronto was 41-42 against the spread (ATS) last season.

The Timberwolves were 42-40 last season and ended with a 44-45 ATS record (playoffs included). Minnesota was eliminated in 5 games by the NBA Championship-winning Denver Nuggets. The Timberwolves will again be led by former No. 1 overall picks G Anthony Edwards and F Karl-Anthony Towns.

Timberwolves at Raptors odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:40 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Raptors +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves -1.5 (-105) | Raptors +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Timberwolves at Raptors key injuries

Timberwolves

F Jaden McDaniels (calf) out

Raptors

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Timberwolves at Raptors picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 114, Raptors 107

Moneyline

BET TIMBERWOLVES (-120).

The Raptors lost an important piece of their roster this offseason as G Fred VanVleet took his talents to Houston. VanVleet averaged 19.3 PPG last season and over 17 per game for Toronto over the last four seasons. His absence will be felt.

On the other hand, the Timberwolves should see notable improvements from Edwards, who played with Team USA in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. He should blossom into an all-out superstar after averaging 24.6 PPG last season. The Timberwolves should have a better early-season identity having not lost any star power.

Minnesota was 8-5 straight up last season as a road favorite. Back it to come out on top and take TIMBERWOLVES (-120).

Against the spread

PASS.

With the Wolves on the road and Scotiabank likely rocking to star the season, pass on the tiny spread and play Minnesota to win outright.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 222.5 (-110).

Both teams have strong front court presences. The Timberwolves have C Rudy Gobert, and the Raptors have F Chris Boucher and C Precious Achiuwa on their bench. Both teams ranked in the top 11 in defensive rating last season as well and should see similar success this year.

The Raptors also ranked 25th in pace and didn’t add any high-pace players. Expect a slow game and the length of both front courts to play a factor defensively. Take UNDER 222.5 (-110).

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets Game 5 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Denver Nuggets Tuesday at Ball Arena for Game 5 of their 1st-round playoff matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Minnesota avoided the sweep, no thanks to how they played in the 4th quarter. Denver leads the playoff series 3-1 and will look to finish them off at home.

Minnesota G Anthony Edwards went 12-for-27, scoring 34 points, to will his team to victory 114-108 on Sunday. But it was reigning MVP C Nikola Jokic and his 43 points who brought the Nuggets back from the dead after trailing by 12 with 2:52 left in the game.

Minnesota may be happy they will live another day, but now they travel to Denver with their near collapse still fresh.

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Timberwolves at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:09 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): T-wolves +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Nuggets -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): T-wolves +9.5 (-110) | Nuggets -9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Timberwolves at Nuggets key injuries

Timberwolves

F Kyle Anderson (eye) out
F Jaden McDaniels (hand) out
G Jaylen Nowell (knee) questionable

Nuggets

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 116, Timberwolves 103

Moneyline

This game is one of the more lopsided lines in the NBA playoffs. The books think the Nuggets will win and so do I. Certainly if you are looking for value you can take the Timberwolves, but I will PASS.

Against the spread

A double-digit victory is a big ask in the playoffs but I want to start by saying that home favorites are 14-5 ATS. And, more surprising, the winning team has covered in 28 of 30 games.

BET NUGGETS -9.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Trends indicate this will be a low-scoring game. In the Nuggets last 7 home games the Under has hit in 6 of them. On top of that after a ATS loss Denver went Under in 5 of their last 6 games.

LEAN UNDER 221.5 (-110).

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Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves Game 4 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the Denver Nuggets to Target Center Sunday for Game 4 of their 1st-round Western Conference playoffs series. Tip is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Wolves are down 3-0 and will be looking to stave off a series sweep Sunday.

Minnesota lost Game 3 120-111 on Friday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point home underdog. G Anthony Edwards and F Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 63 points in the loss.

The Nuggets have been led in scoring by G Jamal Murray, who is averaging 27.3 points per game in the series. Six Nuggets are averaging 10 or more points per game throughout the first 3 games.

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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 10:54 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Timberwolves +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -3.5 (-115) | Timberwolves +3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Timberwolves key injuries

Nuggets

None

Timberwolves

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Nuggets at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 118, Nuggets 114

Moneyline

SPRINKLE TIMBERWOLVES (+145).

The Wolves had Game 3 within 6 points multiple times in the 4th quarter.

They weren’t able to quite break through, but they have the talented scorers and the size to make that run in Game 4. Minnesota was 22-19 at home during the regular season.

It is difficult to pull off a clean sweep against a team of Minnesota’s caliber, and I’d back them getting one back Sunday.

Against the spread

BET TIMBERWOLVES +3.5 (-105).

The Wolves have failed to cover every game of this series, and the spread has adjusted accordingly. They have a talented team that hasn’t played up to par.

Towns has shot just 40.9% from the field this series and his play should improve to the mean. Similarly, C Nikola Jokic, F Michael Porter Jr. and F Aaron Gordon all have shot 50% from deep and are due to regress.

Minnesota should find a way to improve its play. Denver was just 11-16 ATS as a road favorite this season, so it hasn’t performed well in this situation for most of the season.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 224.5 (-110).

The Over has hit in 2 straight games as Denver has scored 120 or more points in Game 2 and Game 3. Minnesota has topped 110 in both games as well.

Denver is 4-2 O/U in its last 6 games and has one of the league’s most efficient offenses, ranking No. 1 in effective field goal rate (57.3%). Couple that with the Wolves, who rank 7th in pace, and there should be points scored Sunday.

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Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves Game 3 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets battle the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their 1st-round playoff series on Friday. Tip from Target Center is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Denver takes a 2-0 series lead to Minnesota after back-to-back home wins. On Wednesday they took down the Wolves 122-113 to cover as an 8-point favorite. G Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with a 40-point performance while shooting 6-of-10 from 3. C Nikola Jokic scored 27 points while F Aaron Gordon posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Minnesota did not go down without a fight as G Anthony Edwards scored 41 points, C Rudy Gobert added 19 and F Karl-Anthony Towns posted a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. While 6 of 8 of the Wolves players scored in double digits, they will need more rounded scoring to compete in Game 3.

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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 10:49 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Timberwolves +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -2.5 (-110) | Timberwolves +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nuggets at Timberwolves key injuries

Nuggets

Nikola Jokic (wrist) probable

Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert (back) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Nuggets at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 111, Timberwolves 103

Moneyline

PASS.

The spread presents a better play on the Nuggets than the moneyline.

Against the spread

LEAN NUGGETS -2.5 (-110).

Whether Gobert plays or not for the Timberwolves could greatly affect their ability to guard Jokic, but regardless, with a lack of bench scoring and lack of overall scoring from the collective team, the Wolves will continue to struggle against the Nuggets.

Denver is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games while Minnesota is 5-5 ATS in its last 10. Minnesota is also just 6-9 ATS this season when playing as a 1-2.5-point underdog.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 222.5 (-105).

The Under is 9-1 in Denver’s last 10 when their opponent scores 100 or more points in their previous game. It is also 8-1 in the Nuggets’ last 9 games following an outright win and 11-2 in their last 13 games after allowing 100-plus points in their previous game.

The Under is 4-1 in the Wolves’ last 5 games playing on a day’s rest and 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 100 or more points in their previous game. The Under is also 24-16-1 when the Wolves play at home this season.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets Game 1 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 8th-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves take on the top-seeded Denver Nuggets Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals. Tip from Ball Arena is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The T-wolves survived the play-in tournament with a 120-95 beating of the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday as 6-point favorites. Minnesota fell 108-102 in overtime at the Lakers in the 1st game of the tournament as an 8.5-point underdog Tuesday. The Wolves have the longest odds to come out of the West at +6600

Despite being the top seed, Denver is 2nd to Phoenix (+180) in odds to come out of the West at +350. They were 2nd only to Memphis in home record at 34-7 on the season. This really shouldn’t be a series as Denver is -500 to win it outright.

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Timberwolves at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:49 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Nuggets -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +8.5 (-115) | Nuggets -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Timberwolves at Nuggets key injuries

Timberwolves

C Rudy Gobert (back) questionable
F Jaden McDaniels (hand) out
G Jaylen Nowell (knee) questionable

Nuggets

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 120, Timberwolves 102

Moneyline

The teams split 4 games with each team defending its home floor this season. The Wolves (+260) will have to be marksmen to make this a series. Minnesota was middle of the pack with 36.6% from 3-point range. Gobert playing hurt underneath will cause problems, too.

Denver’s price of -350 isn’t worth the risk, however. PASS.

The series spread looks pretty cozy at DENVER -1.5 GAMES (-175) though.

Against the spread

Three of the 4 games between the teams were decided by 10 points or more. The Wolves are in over their heads. I’ll SPRINKLE NUGGETS -8.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The total is really the only dangerous scenario. The Over went 2-1-1 in the 4 head-to-head games this season. Both of Minnesota’s play-in games went Under. The Nuggets only hit 2 Overs in their last 10.

This number is attainable, but I think poor Minnesota shooting will cash the UNDER 224.5 (-110).

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

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

The final play-in game for the Western Conference to determine who will be the No. 8 seed and face the Denver Nuggets in the first round is Friday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder (41-42) face the Minnesota Timberwolves (42-41) with tip-off is at 9:30 p.m. ET at Target Center (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Thunder finished the regular season as the 10 seed and advanced to play the Timberwolves with a 123-118 win on the road over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday as 5.5-point underdogs.

The Timberwolves, who finished the regular season 8th in the Western Conference, lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 108-102 Tuesday on the road in overtime, but they did cover the 8.5-point spread as underdogs.

The Timberwolves won 3 of 4 matchups vs. the Thunder in the regular season.

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Thunder 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 11:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Thunder +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Timberwolves -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +5.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Thunder at Timberwolves key injuries

Thunder

C Chet Holmgren (foot) out
F Aleksej Pakusevski (knee) out
G Kenrich Williams (wrist) out

Timberwolves

C Rudy Gobert (back) questionable
F Jaden McDaniels (hand) out
G Jaylen Nowell (knee) questionable
C Naz Reid (wrist) out
C Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Thunder at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 112, Thunder 109

Moneyline

The Thunder have been less than great on the road, going 17-25 this season, while Minnesota has been a modest 22-19 at home.

The Thunder have won 3 straight overall and their last 2 road games, so we can expect a competitive game, but that doesn’t matter much for this wager.

Betting the Wolves here doesn’t have value. There are better bets to be made.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Thunder went 2-2 ATS in the regular season against the Timberwolves. They also were fairly reliable as an ATS bet, going 45-34-3 ATS this season while T-wolves are 40-42 ATS on the season.

The Thunder have covered the spread in their last 3 games but are 3-7 ATS in their last 10. Minnesota is 6-4 ATS in its last 10 but 4-0 ATS in its last 4.

With the stakes high and one team’s season ending Friday, expect a close, tough game.

BET THUNDER +5.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Three of the four meetings of the teams this season had totals lower than Friday’s projection.

The Under is 4-1 in the Thunder’s last 5 games against teams with a winning record. It is 6-2 in the Wolves’ last 8 games overall.

BET UNDER 228.5 (-110).

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers welcome the No. 8 Minnesota Timberwolves to Crypto.com Arena Tuesday. Tip from the 1st Western Conference play-in tournament action is set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers didn’t always look like a playoff team this season, but finished strong by winning 9 of their last 11 games. They were 6-5 against the spread (ATS) in that span and 9-2 O/U. They finished the season 43-39 straight up, 40-41-1 ATS and 43-38-1 O/U. The Lakers are led by F LeBron James (28.9 points per game) and F Anthony Davis (25.9 PPG).

The Timberwolves made national news as C Rudy Gobert threw a punk at F Kyle Anderson in the team’s 113-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday. Gobert will serve a 1-game suspension. Minnesota did cover as 3.5-point home favorites and this season the Wolves were 42-40 straight up, 40-42 ATS and 38-43-1 O/U. They ended up winning 7 of their last 10 and were 6-4 ATS in that span.

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Timberwolves at Lakers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 9:29 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Lakers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +8.5 (-115) | Lakers -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Timberwolves at Lakers key injuries

Timberwolves

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Lakers

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 119, Timberwolves 116

Moneyline

AVOID.

The Wolves have a talented team and many big-time shotmakers. However, the Lakers were 23-18 and will have Davis on the court without Gobert there to defend.

Ultimately, the Lakers -350 is too expensive and the Wolves at +270 isn’t quite enough value to play.

Against the spread

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES +8.5 (-115).

The Lakers were just 21-20 ATS at home this season and 1-3 ATS over their last 4 games. The Wolves have covered 3 straight games and 5 of their last 8.

They should also be a strong public fade given the news on Gobert. The Wolves were actually 8-4 straight up without Gobert in the lineup, potentially giving them a more spread-out offense.

The Wolves may also have a size and physicality advantage. They rank 7th in points in the paint while the Lakers give up the 23rd most in that regard. They should be able to use that to their advantage.

Considering the strengths and recent trends for both sides, take TIMBERWOLVES +8.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET OVER 231.5 (-110).

In the NBA, the total often relies heavily on the pace, and both will bring it in this battle. Since the All-Star break, the Wolves rank 11th and the Lakers 12th in pace. Both sides also rank 17th and 13th in true shooting percentage, so each has been competent offensively since the break.

The Lakers have gone Over in 8 straight games while the Wolves have gone Over in 6 of their last 12. The pace and playmaking should be there, and given the trends as of late, take the OVER 231.5 (-110).

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New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Pelicans (42-39) and Minnesota Timberwolves (41-40) meet Sunday at Target Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pelicans pushed as 8-point home favorites Friday with a 113-105 win vs. the New York Knicks. G Trey Murphy III had 31 points for the 8th-place Pelicans, who will need to beat Minnesota Sunday to have any chance at avoiding the Play-In Tournament.

The Timberwolves covered the spread as 15.5-point favorites Saturday with a 151-131 win vs. the San Antonio Spurs at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. G Anthony Edwards scored 33 points for the 9th-place Timberwolves, who have a chance at finishing 8th in the Western Conference with a win Sunday.

The season series is tied 1-1 with the Timberwolves covering in both meetings and the Over hitting once. Minnesota covered as a 2-point road underdog in a 111-102 win as the Under (228) cashed in the most recent meeting Jan. 25.

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Pelicans 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 9:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Timberwolves -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +2.5 (-105) | Timberwolves -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Pelicans at Timberwolves key injuries

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (shin) out
F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out

Timberwolves

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pelicans at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 111, Pelicans 110

Moneyline

PASS.

The Timberwolves (-155) should be able to edge New Orleans at home, but they’re being slightly overvalued on the moneyline. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS +2.5 (-105).

New Orleans has more motivation to win this game since it has the possibility of avoiding the play-in round altogether. The Pelicans are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 on the road.

The Timberwolves are just 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games and may struggle to match the intensity of the Pelicans, who will also have a rest advantage.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 226.5 (-105).

The Under is 5-2 in Minnesota’s last 7 games and 12-2 in New Orleans’ last 14 on the road.

The Under has hit in 6 of the last 8 meetings between these teams in Minnesota and should cash again Sunday in a low-scoring, playoff-like matchup.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions

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

The Minnesota Timberwolves (40-40) battle the San Antonio Spurs (21-59) Saturday. Tip from Moody Center is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Spurs odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Spurs haven’t played Minnesota since Oct. 30, 2022. Three of their first 6 games were against the Wolves. San Antonio is 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread (ATS) against Minnesota. The total is 1-2 O/U.

San Antonio is coming off a 129-127 win over Portland Thursday, failing to cover as a 5-point favorite. It is just 2-7 ATS over its last 9 games and 32-48 ATS on the season.

Minnesota, on the other hand, beat Brooklyn 107-102 Tuesday, covering as a 2.5-point road favorite. It is 1-3 ATS over its last 4 yet 5-4 ATS over its last 9. The Wolves are 38-42 ATS on the season.

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Timberwolves at Spurs odds

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

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +750 (bet $100 to win $750) | Spurs -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves -13.5 (-115) | Spurs +13.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Timberwolves at Spurs key injuries

Timberwolves

C Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) questionable

Spurs

F Keldon Johnson (foot) questionable
G Devin Vassell (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Spurs picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 121, Spurs 106

Moneyline

PASS.

The Spurs are just 2-7 over their last 9 and shouldn’t want to win this game to keep their odds at the top pick in the draft as high as possible, making them to win outright at (+750) unplayable.

The Wolves at (-1200) is far too expensive to play as well.

Against the spread

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES -13.5 (-115).

The Spurs are 2-7 ATS over their last 9 games and are 2-4 over that span as a double-digit underdog.

Similarly, the Wolves are 7-6 ATS this season as a road favorite, which they are here. Minnesota is also 4-4 ATS over its last 8 games and 3-2 ATS over its last 5 road games.

Considering the Wolves are fighting for playoff seeding, this should be a game they want to not leave to chance. Expect them to blow out San Antonio and take TIMBERWOLVES -13.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 233.5 (-115).

The Spurs have failed to hit 100 points in 2 of their last 6 games. They will be without Vassell and potentially Johnson too.

The Wolves, on the other hand, are 37-42-1 O/U on the season and 1-5 O/U in their last 6 games. Both they and their opponent have failed to top 110 in 3 of their last 4 games and 4 of their last 6.

The Wolves rank 17th in pace over their last 5 games, so they may not look to push the tempo. Considering it all, take the UNDER 233.5 (-115).

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