Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the 76ers and Timberwolves. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. Get ready to place your bets!
The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Timberwolves as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 218.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Minnesota Timberwolves – Philadelphia 76ers odds
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The 76ers and Timberwolves did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the 76ers have a record of 2-1. The 76ers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 221 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- The 76ers are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.
- Through their last five home contests, the Timberwolves offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 114. Minnesota posted an overall record of 4-1 while going 1-3-1 ATS.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 5-4-1.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Coming into today’s game vs. the Timberwolves, the 76ers are looking to build on their above .500 record of 10-4. Throughout their 14 games, the 76ers have posted a 8-4 record against Eastern Conference opponents, while going 2-0 in non-conference matchups.
Philadelphia is currently performing above .500 against the spread with an ATS record of 10-4. As the favorite this season, Philadelphia is 8-4 vs. the spread while going 2-0 as the underdog.
In terms of their over/under record, the 76ers are 9-5-0 so far this season. The average points per game in their played games is 235.0, with an average over/under line of 225.5.
Coming off their recent game, the 76ers offense tallied 119 points in a matchup against the Cavaliers. Their field goal percentage for the game was 41.7%, and they made 11 threes. On the offensive front, the 76ers have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 11th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 10th in terms of percentage and 22nd in three-pointers made.
Coming into today’s game, the 76ers’ defense is giving up an average of 112.2 points per contest.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the 76ers are forcing 12.4 per game, which is 5th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 7th in blocked shots at 5.9 per game.
Coming into today’s matchup, the Timberwolves will be looking to build on their current two game winning streak and their overall record is currently 10-3. So far this season, Minnesota has excelled at home, achieving a 6-0 record, while their record on the road stands at 4-3.
Minnesota arrives with an ATS record of 7-5 for the season up to this point. In their last six home games, Minnesota has successfully covered the spread, and they maintain an ATS record of 6-0 at home compared to 1-5 on the road.
So far over half of the Timberwolves’ games have surpassed the over/under lines, putting their over/under record at 8-5-0. They have an average over/under line of 220.7 in their games, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is -1.2.
The Timberwolves offense is coming off a game where they scored 117 points against the Knicks. They posted a field goal percentage of 51.2% and connected on 11 threes. For the season, the Timberwolves offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 48%. So far, they have hit 56% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 11 made three’s per contest.
This season, the Timberwolves defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 106.3 points per contest.
The Minnesota defense has allowed opponents to shoot 33.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 43.5% of their field goal attempts vs. Minnesota.
Even though they are considered 5.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 116-112 win for the 76ers.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- We like the 76ers on the moneyline (+185)
- The 76ers are also our pick on the spread at +5.5
- Projecting a combined 228 points, we like the over
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Jordan McLaughlin – Knee – Out
- Jaden McDaniels – Ankle – Out
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Kelly Oubre Jr. – Ribs – Out
