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Minnesota Timberwolves at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

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

The Minnesota Timberwolves (6-8) square off against the Orlando Magic (4-10) Wednesday at Amway Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Timberwolves squeaked out a narrow 129-124 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday to cover as 1-point road underdogs, despite the Cavaliers being without G Donovan Mitchell and C Jarrett Allen. Minnesota has been a disappointing team thus far as the team has lost 6 of its last 8 games.

The Magic suffered a 112-105 loss to the Charlotte Hornets Monday, failing to cover as 2-point home underdogs. Orlando has gone 3-3 in its first 6 games of its 7-game homestand that will conclude Wednesday.

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Timberwolves at Magic odds

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Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Magic +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves -5.5 (-117) | Magic +5.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Timberwolves at Magic key injuries

Timberwolves

None

Magic

G Cole Anthony (oblique) out
F Paolo Banchero (ankle) questionable
C Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 114, Magic 107

Moneyline

Go ahead and AVOID the moneyline in this game with the Timberwolves (-240) expected to win on the road. Minnesota isn’t worth taking straight up at the current odds as you’ll get a minimal return for a victory.

Against the spread

Even with Minnesota being 7-20 ATS in the last 27 meetings with Orlando, give me TIMBERWOLVES -5.5 (-117) Wednesday. This feels like a game where Minnesota should be able to come away with a solid victory against a team that is dealing with multiple injuries to starters.

The Magic are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games against a team with a losing record.

Over/Under

UNDER 224.5 (-108) is the ideal choice in this game with both teams being in the bottom half of the league in offensive rating. There’s also a chance that the Magic are without a couple of their starters, so scoring could become more difficult for them.

The Under has hit in each of the last 4 meetings between the Timberwolves and Magic.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

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

The Minnesota Timberwolves (5-7) take on the Memphis Grizzlies (8-4) Friday at FedExForum. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Timberwolves have gotten off to a slow start to the season despite the acquisition of C Rudy Gobert. Minnesota fell to the Phoenix Suns (who were without G Chris Paul) Wednesday by the score of 129-117, failing to cover as a 2-point favorite at home.

The Grizzlies bounced back from a narrow loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday with a 124-122 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, however, they fell short of covering as 6-point favorites. Memphis has won 4 of its last 5 games and is 5th in the Western Conference.

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Timberwolves at Grizzlies odds

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Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Grizzlies -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +4.5 (-105) | Grizzlies -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Timberwolves at Grizzlies key injuries

Timberwolves

F Naz Reid (illness) out

Grizzlies

F Jaren Jackson Jr. (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 115, Timberwolves 108

Moneyline

I’ll PASS on wagering on Memphis (-190) Friday due to the steep odds. It’s fine taking the Grizzlies’ moneyline for parlays, but I wouldn’t recommend taking them straight up at their current odds.

Against the spread

GRIZZLIES -4.5 (-115) is the ideal choice in this game with the Timberwolves struggling to play consistent basketball with Gobert in the lineup. Meanwhile, G Ja Morant and G Desmond Bane have been a dynamic duo for Memphis.

Minnesota is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games against a team with a winning record. The Timberwolves are also 7-19 ATS in their last 26 meetings with the Grizzlies in Memphis and are 7-18 ATS in the last 25 meetings overall.

Over/Under

Even with both of these teams having talented scorers, UNDER 234.5 (-112) is where I’m leaning in this game. The Timberwolves have a slightly improved defense with Gobert as they are tied for the 15th-best defensive rating in the NBA.

The Timberwolves have hit the Under in each of their last 5 road games. On the other hand, the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between Minnesota and Memphis.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

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

The Minnesota Timberwolves (4-3) are set to square off against the Phoenix Suns (5-1) Tuesday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Timberwolves are coming off a disappointing 107-98 loss at the San Antonio Spurs Sunday, falling well short of covering as 15-point favorites. Minnesota’s 3 losses have come against San Antonio (twice) and the Utah Jazz.

The Suns are on a 4-game win streak after defeating the Houston Rockets 124-109 Sunday, coving as 13-point favorites. G Devin Booker continues to be their go-to player with 29.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.0 steal per game on 52.9% shooting from the field.

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Timberwolves at Suns odds

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Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Suns -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +4.5 (+100) | Suns -4.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Timberwolves at Suns key injuries

Timberwolves

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

Suns

C Deandre Ayton (ankle) out
F Torrey Craig (heel) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 119, Timberwolves 111

Moneyline

Just AVOID the moneyline in this game given the current odds for Phoenix (-200) to take care of business at home. The Suns aren’t worth taking straight up as there is a minimal return if they come away with the win.

Against the spread

The Timberwolves are still trying to figure things out with the addition of C Rudy Gobert, so I’ll go with SUNS -4.5 (-120). Phoenix looks like the better overall team thus far, even with Ayton ruled out for Tuesday’s matchup.

The Timberwolves are 4-9 ATS in the last 13 meetings against the Suns in Phoenix. On the other hand, the Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Over/Under

OVER 227.5 (-115) is the fun wager in this game as it’s always exciting to root for a high-scoring contest. Both of these teams are top 6 in defensive rating thus far, but they both have capable scorers on the offensive end.

The Suns have hit the Over in 8 of their last 10 games following an ATS win and they’ve hit the Over in 4 of their last 5 matchups against a team with a winning record.

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center Wednesday in the season opener for both teams. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds, and our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Thunder enter the season amid a rebuild with an extremely young roster. Oklahoma City posted a 24-58 record last season and there aren’t lofty expectations this season for a team that is focused on building its roster through the draft.

The Timberwolves have heightened expectations this season with the acquisition of C Rudy Gobert in a trade with the Utah Jazz, especially after going 46-36 a season ago. Minnesota is also expecting SG Anthony Edwards to make major strides as he enters his 3rd season in the NBA.

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Thunder at Timberwolves odds

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Moneyline (ML): Thunder +410 (bet $100 to win $410) | Timberwolves -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +9.5 (-108) | Timberwolves -9.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Thunder at Timberwolves key injuries

Thunder

C Chet Holmgren (foot) out

Timberwolves

PF Eric Paschall (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Thunder at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 115, Thunder 102

Moneyline

Just AVOID the moneyline in this game with Minnesota being heavy favorites at home. While the Timberwolves should be able to secure a win to begin the season, taking them straight up at their current odds isn’t advised.

Against the spread

Oklahoma City was the 2nd-best team ATS last season with a 48-30-4 record ATS. Despite the Thunder’s success ATS a season ago, TIMBERWOLVES -9.5 (-112) is where I’m going in this game.

The addition of Gobert should prove to be valuable in the regular season and Minnesota has won by 30-plus points in each of the last 3 meetings with Oklahoma City.

Over/Under

The UNDER 226.5 (-112) is the move in this game with Minnesota likely slowing the game down a bit with Gobert now manning the center position. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City doesn’t have many scorers capable of putting up points consistently.

The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between the teams when the game takes place in Minnesota.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and prediction

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

The Memphis Grizzlies (29-14) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-21) Thursday at the FedExForum for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Minnesota had its four-game winning streak snapped Tuesday after losing 128-125 at the New Orleans Pelicans as 3.5-point road favorites.

Over the past two weeks, the T-Wolves are 4-3 straight-up (SU), 4-2-1 ATS and 5-2 O/U with the sixth-best non-garbage time net rating at plus-9.2 and the third-best ATS margin at plus-8.8, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Memphis (+2) beat the Golden State Warriors in a 116-108 thriller Tuesday to win its 10th consecutive game (9-1 ATS).

In the last 14 days, the Grizzlies have the best non-garbage time net rating at plus-14.0 and the best ATS margin at plus-13.2, per CTG.

These teams split the first two meetings this season 1-1 SU and ATS with the home team winning and covering in both games.

Minnesota ended Memphis’ seven-game ATS winning streak in their head-to-head series with its Nov. 20 victory.

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Timberwolves at Grizzlies odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Timberwolves +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Grizzlies -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +3.5 (-105) | Grizzlies -3.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Timberwolves at Grizzlies key injuries

Timberwolves

None.

Grizzlies

C Steven Adams (non-COVID illness) questionable
SG Dillon Brooks (ankle) out

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Timberwolves at Grizzlies odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 124, Timberwolves 117

Money line

PASS ON THE MONEY LINE.

Memphis should handle business and extend its winning streak to 11 Thursday versus Minnesota. But, the Grizzlies (-175) is out of my price range for any NBA regular-season money line favorite.

Against the spread

BET 1 unit on the GRIZZLIES -3.5 (-120) for several reasons. First of all, Memphis has two strength-on-weakness edges in the ball security and rebounding departments.

For example, the Grizzlies have the top offensive rebounding rate and scores the most second-chance points per game (PPG). Whereas the T-Wolves is 26th in defensive rebounding rate and 19th in second-chance PPG allowed.

Furthermore, Memphis is sixth in defensive turnover rate and fourth in points off of turnovers per game. While Minnesota ranks 21st in offensive turnover rate and 23rd in points off of turnovers allowed per game.

Also, both teams play at an above-average tempo and like to get out in transition. However, the Grizzlies score more fast-break PPG and allow fewer fast-break PPG than the T-Wolves.

Lastly, Memphis should be motivated by the whooping Minnesota put on the Grizzlies in their last meeting. The T-Wolves beat the Grizzlies 138-95 Nov. 20, and that kind of loss sticks with a team.

Typically, the T-Wolves could be a look-ahead spot for someone, but Minnesota is a quality squad this season. And that 43-point beatdown Nov. 20 should have Memphis looking for revenge.

BET the GRIZZLIES -3.5 (-120) for 1 unit.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 230.5 (-115) because both teams speed up the tempo, Minnesota is 15-5 O/U in away games with a plus-7.6 total margin, and the Over has cashed in five of the past six Timberwolves-Grizzlies meetings.

On top of that, Memphis should get buckets through its two strength-on-weakness edges. But, Minnesota attempts the most 3-pointers per game, and the Grizzlies are 26th in defensive 3-point shooting percentage.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and prediction

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

The Minnesota Timberwolves (20-20) travel down to the Big Easy Tuesday for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off with the New Orleans Pelicans (14-26) at Smoothie King Center. Below, we look at the Timberwolves vs. Pelicans odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Minnesota won its fourth consecutive game Sunday (3-1 ATS) when the T-Wolves hammered the Houston Rockets 141-123 as 6.5-point favorites.

The T-Wolves are 4-3 straight-up (SU), 4-2-1 ATS and 4-3 O/U over the last two weeks with the seventh-best non-garbage time net rating at plus-7.1 points per 100 possessions, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

NOLA has lost four of its last six games (3-3 ATS) with the latest being a 105-101 loss at the Toronto Raptors but covered as a 7.5-point road underdog.

The Pelicans have the 23rd-ranked non-garbage time net rating at minus-5.7 points per 100 possessions in the last 14 days, per CTG.

The T-Wolves have won two of their three meetings with the Pelicans this season but New Orleans is 2-1 ATS in those contests and the Under has cashed in all three.

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Timberwolves at Pelicans odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Timberwolves -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Pelicans +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves -3.5 (-112) | Pelicans +3.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Timberwolves at Pelicans key injuries

Timberwolves

PG Patrick Beverley (groin) questionable

Pelicans

None.

Timberwolves at Pelicans odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 116, Timberwolves 113

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” towards the Pelicans (+133) because I like NOLA plus the points and generally will sprinkle on an underdog’s money line when betting them to cover the spread.

However, I’m holding out for a better payout for the Pelicans and we may get it if money keeps pouring in on the T-Wolves. New Orleans is 5-10 SU as a home underdog and Minnesota is 3-1 SU as a road favorite.

If the Pelicans’ money line gets steamed up to +150 or greater then I’d consider sprinkling on them outright and betting more on their spread. But, for now, PASS.

Against the spread

BET the PELICANS +3.5 (-108) because this number seems low given how well the T-Wolves have played entering this game and this is the healthiest NOLA team Minnesota has faced this season.

The Pelicans have covered in three of their past four meetings with the T-Wolves and are 8-4 ATS at home versus teams with a winning record.

On top of that, they have strength-on-weakness edges over Minnesota they can exploit in drawing fouls and transition basketball.

The Pelicans have the 10th-highest offensive FT/FGA rate while the T-Wolves have the worst defensive FT/FGA rate.

Both teams also get out in transition at a top-10 rate but NOLA’s offensive efficiency in the fastbreak ranks fifth while Minnesota’s ranks 26th.

Finally, according to Pregame.com, more than 90% of the cash wagered is on Minnesota. Which has steamed the T-Wolves up from a 2.5-point favorite to the current number. It seems like the market is falling for what I think is a trap line.

Over/Under

PASS.

Both teams have a bottom-10 offensive effective field goal percentage and a vast majority of the market is betting the Over yet the total has been lowered from the 228-point look-ahead total. The Under has also cashed in the last three Timberwolves-Pelicans meetings.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (16-20) visits the Crypto.com Arena Monday for a 10:30 p.m. ET game against the Los Angeles Clippers (19-18). Below, we look at the Timberwolves vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Minnesota has lost three straight games including Sunday to the Los Angeles Lakers 108-103 as a 7-point underdog.

Since Dec. 21, the T-Wolves are 1-5 straight-up (SU), 3-2-1 against the spread (ATS) and 3-3 Over/Under (O/U) with the 26th-ranked non-garbage time net rating at minus-9.2 points per 100 possessions, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

L.A. has alternated wins and losses over the past four games with the most recent being a 120-116 win at the Brooklyn Nets as a 14-point underdog.

In the last 14 days, the Clippers are 3-4 SU, 4-3 ATS and 3-4 O/U with the 22nd-ranked adjusted net rating at minus-3.9 points per 100 possessions.

The Clippers bludgeoned the T-Wolves by 20 and 27 points in their first two meetings this season with the O/U going 1-1. L.A. has beaten Minnesota in six straight meetings (5-1 ATS).

Timberwolves at Clippers odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Timberwolves +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Clippers -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +3.5 (-108) | Clippers -3.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Timberwolves at Clippers key injuries

Timberwolves

C Karl-Anthony Towns (return to action reconditioning) out
PG D’Angelo Russell (return to action reconditioning) out

Clippers

PF Nicolas Batum (ankle) questionable
SG Brandon Boston Jr. (health and safety protocols) out
SG Paul George (elbow) out
SG Luke Kennard (health and safety protocols) out
C Ivica Zubac (health and safety protocols) out

Timberwolves at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 110, Timberwolves 108

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” toward the T-Wolves (+133) because I’m on Minnesota plus the points in this spot and generally will sprinkle on an underdog’s money line when betting it to cover the spread.

However, Minnesota is still without two of its most impactful players in KAT and Russell, so I’d need the T-Wolves to be priced north of +150 to take a shot with their money line.

Against the spread

BET 1 unit on the TIMBERWOLVES +3.5 (-108) for a variety of reasons. First, Minnesota has a strength-on-weakness edge on the glass in its favor. The T-Wolves had the third-highest offensive-rebounding rate and scores the third-most second-chance points per game (PPG).

The Clippers have the third-worst defensive-rebounding rate and allow the fifth-most second-chance PPG in the NBA.

This is a better spot for the T-Wolves who are 9-5 ATS as road underdogs with a plus-2.5 ATS margin. Whereas the Clippers are 7-11 ATS as home favorites with a minus-4.1 ATS margin.

Finally, this is a Pros vs. Joe’s game in the betting market. According to Pregame.com, roughly 80% of the money is on Minnesota whereas nearly 60% of the action is on L.A. Typically in sports betting, it’s profitable to follow the money especially when it’s counter to the public.

Over/Under

PASS with a heavy “lean” to the Over 215.5 (-107) since this total has been steamed down from the 219-point opener and I have a hunch that’s too much line movement.

There’s reverse line movement on this total, which is always suspicious. According to Pregame.com and the Yahoo! Sports app, a vast majority of the market is betting the Over, but, again, the total has been lowered by 3.5 points from the opener.

The Over 215.5 (-107) feels like a trap so I’ll PASS on an O/U play.

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Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (15-17) host the Boston Celtics (16-17) Monday for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off at the Target Center. Below, we look at the Celtics vs. Timberwolves odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Boston has alternated between winning and losing over the past seven games; the latest being a 117-113 loss Christmas Day at the Milwaukee Bucks, but covered as 7.5-point underdogs.

Over the past two weeks, the Celtics are 3-3 straight-up (SU), 4-1-1 ATS and 3-3 O/U with the 11th-best non-garbage time net rating (plus-4.1 points per 100 possessions), according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Minnesota has lost back-to-back road games to the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 Tuesday and to the Utah Jazz 128-116 Thursday.

The T-Wolves are 3-2 SU, 4-1 ATS and 4-1 O/U in the last 14 days with the 10th-best non-garbage time net rating (plus-4.6 points per 100 possessions), per CTG.

Celtics at Timberwolves odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Celtics -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Timberwolves +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -5.5 (-110) | Timberwolves +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Celtics at Timberwolves key injuries

Celtics

SF Jayson Tatum (health and safety protocols) out
PG Dennis Schroder (health and safety protocols) out
PF Grant Williams (health and safety protocols) out

Timberwolves

SF Anthony Edwards (health and safety protocols) out
PG D’Angelo Russell (health and safety protocols) out
PG Pat Beverley (health and safety protocols) out
SF Jarred Vanderbilt (health and safety protocols) out

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Celtics at Timberwolves odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 110, Timberwolves 98

Money line

PASS even though Boston is clearly the right side because the Celtics (-270) is too pricey considering they are missing their leading scorer in Jayson Tatum.

However, the price makes sense because the T-Wolves are missing four of their starting 5 and their three leading scorers.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the CELTICS -5.5 (-110) since they have covered in their past five trips to Minnesota and Boston is 9-1-1 ATS vs. the T-Wolves in their last 11 meetings.

Furthermore, Celtics wing Jaylen Brown is one of the best 30 players in the league whereas no one on Minnesota’s active roster has a prayer at making an All-Star team with KAT and Edwards sidelined.

A bet that I like more than Boston’s full-game spread is the CELTICS -2.5 (-120) FIRST HALF SPREAD.

Boston has a plus-9.3 first-half scoring margin over the past three games, all vs. teams with a winning record. While Minnesota has a minus-4.0 first-half scoring margin over that same span.

Over/Under

PASS with a “lean” to the Under 214.5 (-112) since both teams are missing a ton of firepower and the Under has cashed in four of Boston’s past five games as a road favorite.

But, we are getting to the party late on the Under as this total has been lowered from the 218-point opener down to the current number since news broke of Tatum being added to the COVID list.

That said, I hate following a crowd of people in sports betting so I’ll just PASS ON THE TOTAL.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz odds, picks and prediction

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

The Minnesota Timberwolves (15-16) travel to Salt Lake City Thursday for a 9 p.m. ET game against the Utah Jazz (21-9) at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Below, we look at the Timberwolves vs. Jazz odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Minnesota had its four-game winning streak snapped its last time out in a 114-102 loss at the Dallas Mavericks as 2-point road favorites Tuesday.

The T-Wolves are 4-3 straight-up (SU), 4-3 ATS and 6-1 O/U with the 14th-ranked non-garbage time net rating (minus-2.1 points per 100 possessions), according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Utah broke a two-game slump Tuesday by beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-102 at home but failed to cover as 12.5-point favorites.

Over the past two weeks, the Jazz are 5-2 SU, 4-3 ATS and 3-3-1 O/U with the third-best non-garbage time net rating (plus-13.1 points per 100 possessions), per CTG.

The Jazz pummeled the T-Wolves 136-104 in their first meeting this season, Dec. 8 to snap a three-game losing skid to Minnesota.

Timberwolves at Jazz odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Timberwolves +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Jazz -850 (bet $850 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +11.5 (-112) | Jazz -11.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Timberwolves at Jazz key injuries

Timberwolves

SG Anthony Edwards (health and safety protocols) out
PG Patrick Beverley (health and safety protocols) out
PF Jarred Vanderbilt (health and safety protocols) out
SF Josh Okogie (health and safety protocols) out

Jazz

None.

Timberwolves at Jazz odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Jazz 118, Timberwolves 105

Money line

PASS on the money line. I love the Jazz here, but at -850, there just isn’t any value.

Against the spread

BET on the JAZZ -11.5 (-108) as the best value in this game.

The Wolves are coming off a disappointing 12-point loss to the Doncic-less Mavs. The Mavs were down 3 of their 4 top scorers and still crushed Minnesota.

Edwards is showing his importance to this team as they struggle without him.

With KAT going against Rudy Gobert, I expect a lockdown performance from the DPOY. The Jazz are the far healthier side as well. They’re 1 of just 2 teams in the top 6 in offensive and defensive rating.

The Jazz beat the Wolves 136-104 in their last meeting. Donovan Mitchell had 36. They’ll against have no answer for the star guard.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the UNDER 227.5 (-108) as this is just too many points. The Jazz are averaging a league-most 115 per game.

However, the Wolves aren’t even hitting 110. With Utah also having a top-10 defense, and the Wolves being down a top-two scoring threat, I expect there to be points, just not this many.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and prediction

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

The Dallas Mavericks (14-15) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (15-15) Tuesday at American Airlines Center for an 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Timberwolves vs. Mavericks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

This is a second of a back-to-back between these two sides with the T-Wolves winning 111-105 at home Sunday as 3.5-point favorites. Minnesota extended its win streak to four games with its victory over Dallas.

The T-Wolves are 4-2 straight-up (SU), 4-2 ATS and 5-1 O/U over the last two weeks with the 14th-ranked non-garbage time net rating (minus-0.1 points per 100 possessions), according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Whereas the Mavs are 3-4 SU, 4-3 ATS and 1-6 O/U across that timeframe with the ninth-ranked net rating (plus-3.3 points per 100 possessions), per CTG.

The T-Wolves have beaten the Mavs in their past two meetings but that followed a five-game win streak by Dallas in their head-to-head series with Minnesota.

Timberwolves at Mavericks odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Timberwolves -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | Mavericks -117 (bet $117 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +1.5 (-112) | Mavericks -1.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Timberwolves at Mavericks key injuries

Timberwolves

PG Patrick Beverley (health and safety protocols) out
SF Anthony Edwards (health and safety protocols) out
PF Jarred Vanderbilt (health and safety protocols) out
SF Josh Okogie (health and safety protocols) out

Celtics

PF Kristaps Porzingis (toe) questionable
SG Reggie Bullock (health and safety protocols) out
PG Luka Doncic (ankle) out
PF Maxi Kleber (health and safety protocols) out

Timberwolves at Mavericks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 108, Timberwolves 103

Money line

BET the MAVERICKS (-117) because the T-Wolves are missing more key pieces than the Mavs. For instance, Vanderbilt grades in the 95th percentile of forwards in on/off net rating, Beverley is in the 94th percentile of point guards and Edwards is in the 66th percentile of wings (CTG).

On the other hand, Luka is in the 20th percentile of on/off net rating for point guards, Porzingis — who is listed as “questionable” — is in the 46th percentile of bigs and Kleber is in the 44th percentile of bigs.

Dallas has been hit by sharp money as this game opened at a coin-flip price but the Mavs have been steamed up to the current number.

Most importantly, it’s tough beating the same team in consecutive games in the NBA — especially when the team that just lost heads home for the second meeting.

Against the spread

PASS because Dallas’s money line is only nine cents on the dollar more expensive than the Mavs -1.5 (-108) so why fuss with the points here?

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the UNDER 214.5 (-107) for a tiny wager — if at all — because Sunday’s Timberwolves-Mavericks game went over the total set at 214.5 yet the oddsmakers lowered the total for this game.

A vast majority of the market is also betting the Over in this one because they just saw this matchup go Over the total. Between the odd pricing and the lopsided betting market, it’s UNDER 214.5 (-107) or PASS for me.

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