Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-1327) will host the Trail Blazers (+778) in a Western Northwest division matchup. Portland (17-42) is currently on a two-game winning streak and is 14th in the Western Conference. Minnesota (42-19) has lost two in a row and is second in the West. The over/under line is 211.5.
This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis. BSN will have the TV coverage.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Trail Blazers and Timberwolves did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Timberwolves have the leg up at 3-0. The Timberwolves also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 218 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Minnesota has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 123 points per game while allowing 100. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Portland has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 3-7 straight up.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 1-4 against the spread.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
As 14-point underdogs, the Trail Blazers have lost two straight games as the favorite. Overall, they are 1-5 as the favorite this season and 16-37 as the underdog. Against the spread, they are 26-27 as the underdog and 27-32 overall. On the road, their ATS record is 16-14.
Portland has won two straight games and is 17-42 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are in 14th place and 5th in the Northwest Division. This season, they are 8-32 against Western Conference opponents and 9-10 against the East.
In their most recent game, the Trail Blazers beat the Grizzlies by a score of 107-100. The O/U line for that game was 210 points, and Portland covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs.
This season, Trail Blazers games have averaged a combined scoring total of 223.1 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 211.5. Their over/under record for the season is 26-32-1.
When it comes to scoring, the Blazers have struggled this season, ranking 29th in the NBA with an average of 107.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 106.5 points per game.
Portland’s offense has been heavily reliant on three-point shooting, as they are 19th in the league in three-point attempts at 33.2 per game. However, they are shooting just 34% from beyond the arc this season.
Overall, the Blazers are 29th in field goal percentage at 43% and have the 30th ranked true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, Portland is 20th in the NBA at 97.9 possessions per game.
Currently, the Trail Blazers’ defense holds the 17th rank in the NBA, allowing 115.6 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Trail Blazers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 58.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.0% from downtown.
The Timberwolves are currently favored by 14 points against the Trail Blazers. This season, Minnesota has been favored in 50 of their 61 games and has a record of 36-14 as the favorite.
Minnesota has gone 30-30 against the spread this season and has not covered the spread in their last four games. At home, they are 14-16 ATS compared to 16-14 ATS on the road.
Minnesota’s O/U record for the season is 30-31, and their games have averaged 219.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 211.5 is lower than their season average of 222.4.
In their last game, the Timberwolves lost to the Clippers by a score of 89-88. Minnesota was favored by 2.5 points in that game, and they have lost two straight overall.
Minnesota is currently in 2nd place in the Western Conference with a record of 42-19. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 29-10 and 8-2 against their division.
The Timberwolves are 20th in scoring this season at 113.2 points per game. At home, they are averaging 111.5 points per game, which is 26th in the NBA. So far, they have outscored the league average in just 44.3% of their games.
Minnesota’s offense is 9th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Timberwolves are 2nd in three-point percentage but just 25th in three-point attempts.
Overall, the Timberwolves are 25th in pace at 97.3 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 17th in the league. When it comes to free throws, Minnesota is 9th in both attempts and makes.
This season, the Timberwolves defense has been impressive, holding the 1st position in the league while permitting an average of 106.3 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Timberwolves defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 50.2% while allowing 35.0% from downtown.
The Timberwolves enter this game as 14-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 114-105.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Tips
- Take the Timberwolves on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Trail Blazers (+14)
- Projecting a combined 219 points, we like the over
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
- Jerami Grant – Quad – Doubtful
- Malcolm Brogdon – Illness – Out
- Deandre Ayton – Hand – Questionable
- Robert Williams III – Knee – Out
- Matisse Thybulle – Hip – Questionable
- Shaedon Sharpe – Abdomen – Out
- Scoot Henderson – Adductor – Out
