Philadelphia 76ers at Minnesota Timberwolves - 2/25/22 NBA Picks and Prediction
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Minnesota Timberwolves (32-28) vs Philadelphia 76ers (35-23)
Game Info: Friday, February 25, 2022 at 8:00 pm (Target Center)
Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves +2 -- Over/Under: 227 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Friday in NBA action at the Target Center. The Philadelphia 76ers look for a win after splitting their last eight games. The Minnesota Timberwolves look for a win after winning six of their last nine games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 107.5 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 106 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Joel Embiid is averaging 29.6 points and 4.5 assists, while Tobias Harris is averaging 18.7 points and 3.7 assists. Tyrese Maxey is the third double-digit scorer and Shake Milton is dishing 2.8 assists. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.2 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.4 points and 4 assists, while Anthony Edwards is averaging 21.9 points and 3.6 assists. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Beasley is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
The 76ers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite. The Timberwolves are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 home games and 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 6-2 in 76ers last 8 games as a favorite. The over is 35-16 in Timberwolves last 51 overall. The 76ers are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Minnesota and 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
The Philadelphia 76ers have the rest advantage here and are as healthy as they've been all season, with James Harden expected to make his debut. The 76ers should be favored here. With that said, the Minnesota Timberwolves have played their best ball at home where they win by an average of 3.4 points, and they have a little pep in their step as of late. The Timberwolves are a feisty team that can taste a potential playoff spot. As an underdog, the Minnesota Timberwolves have value at home. I'll take my chances with the free bucket.
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Randy’s Pick Minnesota Timberwolves +2
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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