Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
In Minnesota’s last game against the Trail Blazers, they won by a score of 121-109. This improved their overall record to 38-16, which is currently the best in the Western Conference of the NBA standings.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are favored by 8.5 points in today’s game and have a record of 32-11 as the favorite. This is their 2nd straight game as the favorite, and they have won three straight games against the spread.
For the season, Minnesota has an ATS record of 28-25, including a 15-14 mark on the road. Their average scoring differential on the road is +4.0 PPG.
This season, Minnesota has played in games with higher O/U lines than 214.5 points in 51 of their 54 games. On average, their games have finished with a combined scoring total of 220.7 points.
In their most recent game vs. Portland, the O/U line was 213.5 points, and the teams combined for 230 points. This improved Minnesota’s O/U record for the season to 27-27.
Portland wants to make a big upset
Today, the Portland Trail Blazers are looking to snap a five-game losing streak, and they are currently 14th in the Western Conference with a record of 15-38. In the Northwest Division, they are in 5th place.
As the underdog, the Blazers have gone 14-34 this season. Their ATS record as the underdog is 24-24, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games. Today, they are 8.5-point underdogs.
Portland’s O/U record for the season is 23-29-1, and their games have averaged 224.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 214.5 is lower than their season average of 226.6.
In their last game against the Timberwolves, the Blazers lost by a score of 121-109. The O/U line for that game was 213.5, and Portland was getting 8.5 points going into the game.
For the season, the Trail Blazers have an ATS record of 25-28, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games at home. On the road, they are 14-14 ATS.
Their most recent game vs. Minnesota went over the O/U line of 213.5, and the teams combined for 230 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 214.5.
Let’s see the Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers Betting odds below:
Game Information
| MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES vs PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS |
| Location of the Game: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon |
| Date and Time: Thursday, February 15th 10:00 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 | 38-16 | 125 | 249 | SPREAD POR +8.5 |
MONEYLINE MIN -402 |
TOTAL OVER 214.5 |
| TRAIL BLAZERS | 15-38 | 124 | ||||
AI Picks: Minnesota Timberwolves 125 – Portland Trail Blazers 124
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Trail Blazers +8.5 | ML Timberwolves -402 | OVER 214.5
Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers Betting Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Minnesota Timberwolves Game Analysis
According to the NBA team stats, this season, the Timberwolves have been a below-average offensive team, averaging 113.7 points per game (20th). On the road, they have averaged 114.5 points per game compared to 112.7 points per game at home.
Minnesota is 7th in the NBA in field goal percentage at 49%. They have also been efficient from three-point range, hitting 39% of their attempts (2nd).
When it comes to pace, the Timberwolves are 26th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 16th with an average of 26.5 per game.
When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been the best in the league, allowing just 107.0 points per game. They have been especially tough at home, where they have given up just 102.6 points per game. Over their last five games, they have been even better, allowing just 106.6 points per game.
Minnesota has been especially good at defending inside the arc, allowing opponents to shoot just 50.5% on two-point attempts, which is the best mark in the league. They have also been able to protect the rim, ranking 7th in the NBA in blocked shots per game.
One area where the Timberwolves have been vulnerable is at the free-throw line. Over their last five games, they have given up 19.8 made free-throws per game, which is 28th in the NBA.
Jaylen Clark (Achilles) is out of this matchup, meanwhile, Anthony Edwards (Knee) and Wendell Moore Jr. (Knee) are questionable, affecting their NBA player stats.
Portland Trail Blazers Game Analysis
At home, the Trail Blazers are averaging 110.7 points per game, which is 28th in the NBA. Overall, they are 29th in scoring at 108.2 points per game.
Portland’s offense has struggled from three-point range this season, hitting just 35% of their attempts (23rd). In terms of overall field goal percentage, they are 29th at 44%.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Blazers are 19th in the league in attempts (21.9). They have made an average of 17.5 free throws per game (16th).
When it comes to defense, the Trail Blazers have been middle of the pack this season, allowing 116.5 points per game (17th). At home, they’ve given up an average of 114.8 points per game (19th).
One area where Portland has been strong is defending the three-point line, as they’ve allowed opponents to shoot just 34.6% from deep (4th). In terms of three-pointers made per game, they are also 4th in the NBA at 11.5.
Over their last five games, the Blazers have been solid inside the arc, holding opponents to just 52.3% shooting on two-pointers (7th). However, they have struggled to keep teams off the free-throw line, ranking 26th in made free-throws allowed (23.7).
Based on the NBA Injury Report, Malcolm Brogdon (Illness), Robert Williams III (Knee), Moses Brown (Wrist), Shaedon Sharpe – Abdomen and Rayan Rupert – Ankle are out, meanwhile, Scoot Henderson – Foot could play tonight.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Head-to-Head
The last five times, the Timberwolves have faced off against the Trail Blazers on the road, they are above .500 at 3-2. The three most recent times the Timberwolves were favored against the Trail Blazers, they have an average scoring differential of 11 and a 2-1 record vs. the spread.
In the last five head to head games between the Timberwolves and Trail Blazers, the average combined point total is 222 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 2-3.
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