Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
In Minnesota’s games this season, the average combined scoring total is 220.3 points, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 228.5. In 41 of their games, the O/U line has been lower than 228.5.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 25-26 on the over/under this season, and their games have averaged an O/U line of 222.9 points. Today, they are 2-7 in games with higher O/U lines than 228.5.
Minnesota’s ATS record for the season is 25-25, and they have covered the spread in two straight games as the underdog. On the road, they are 12-14 ATS compared to 13-11 at home.
Minnesota’s last game against the Bulls finished with a combined score of 252 points, going over the O/U line of 217. The Timberwolves lost the game by a score of 129-123, failing to cover the spread as 5.5-point favorites.
With a record of 35-16 in the NBA standings, the Timberwolves are currently 2nd in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 11-8 and 24-8 against other Western Conference teams.
Milwaukee wants to be the number undisputed number three in the East
The Milwaukee Bucks are favored by 1 point in today’s game against the Timberwolves. This season, Milwaukee has been favored in 46 of their 51 games.
Currently, the Bucks are 19-32 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 10-16 ATS compared to 9-16 on the road.
This season, the Bucks have an O/U record of 28-23, and the under has hit in their last five games. On average, their games have finished with 243.1 points.
Against the spread, the Bucks have a record of 10-16 at home and 9-16 on the road. In their last game, they lost to the Suns by a score of 114-106. Milwaukee was getting 6 points in that game.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Bucks are currently in 3rd place with a record of 33-18. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 24-12 and 9-6 against the West.
In their most recent game, the Bucks lost to the Suns by a score of 114-106. The O/U line for that game was 242.5 points.
Let’s see the Timberwolves vs Bucks betting odds below:
Game Information
| MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES vs MILWAUKEE BUCKS |
| Location of the Game: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Date and Time: Thursday, February 8th 8:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| TIMBERWOLVES | 35-16 | 117 | 241 |
SPREAD MIL -1 |
MONEYLINE MIL -119 |
TOTAL OVER 228.5 |
| BUCKS | 33-18 | 126 | ||||
AI Picks: Milwaukee Bucks 126 – Minnesota Timberwolves 117
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Bucks -1 | ML Bucks -119 | OVER 228.5
Timberwolves vs Bucks Betting Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Minnesota Timberwolves Game Analysis
Heading into their matchup with the Bucks, the Timberwolves are 22nd in the NBA in scoring at 113.1 points per game. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 113.5 points compared to 112.7 at home.
Minnesota is one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, connecting on 39% of their attempts, which is 2nd in the NBA. However, they are just 24th in three-point attempts at 31.8 per game.
Overall, the Timberwolves have been an efficient offensive team, ranking 8th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been the best in the NBA this season, allowing just 107.1 points per game. They have been especially stingy at home, where they are giving up just 102.6 points per contest.
According with the NBA team stats, over their last five games, Minnesota has been even better, allowing just 103 points per game. During this stretch, they have been particularly effective at defending two-point shots, allowing opponents to shoot just 47.9% from inside the arc.
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 72.5% of games vs. the Timberwolves. Additionally, opposing teams have made fewer threes than their season average in 66.7% of games vs. Minnesota. Only Jaylen Clark (Achilles) is out. Meanwhile, Monte Morris (Trade Pending) is questionable for tonight’s matchup.
Milwaukee Bucks Game Analysis
This season, the Bucks’ offense has been one of the most efficient in the league, ranking 2nd in scoring at 123.3 points per game. At home, they are averaging 125.6 points per game.
So far, the Bucks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 74.5% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 2nd in the league at 101.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Milwaukee is 5th in made threes per game but just 6th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. Overall, they are 4th in field goal percentage at 49%.
When it comes to defense, the Milwaukee Bucks have struggled this season, ranking 24th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 119.8. At home, they are giving up 119.2 points per contest, which is 23rd in the league.
In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 51% of games vs. the Bucks. On the season, Milwaukee is 8th in three-point percentage defense at 34.6%.
Over their last five games, the Bucks have allowed opponents to shoot 50% from the field. However, they have done a good job contesting shots from beyond the arc, ranking 10th in three-point percentage allowed in that span.
Based on the NBA Injury Report, Khris Middleton (Ankle) is out. Damian Lillard (Ankle) is questionable. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo (Knee), Jae Crowder (Ankle), Brook Lopez (Personal) and Cameron Payne (Knee) could play tonight with big chances to improve their NBA player stats.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head
Over the last three times that the Bucks have hosted the Timberwolves, they have gone 2-1. In addition to going 2-1 vs. the spread in the last three head-to-head games vs. the Timberwolves, the Bucks are 2-1 ATS the last three times they have hosted the Timberwolves.
Looking back over the previous three Timberwolves vs Bucks matchups have faced off, they have combined to average 237 points per game and have an over/under record of 2-1.
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