Portland Trail Blazers (15-37) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (36-16)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Moda Center at the Rose Quarter)
Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers +8.5 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Minnesota Timberwolves look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. The Portland Trail Blazers are riding a 4-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off wins over the Bucks and Clippers. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.4 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 107.1 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.9 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.6 points and 3 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Naz Reid is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off losses to the Nuggets, Pistons and Pelicans. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 108.2 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 23.4 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 21.9 points and 3.8 rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Brogdon is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.7).
- The Trail Blazers rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.9).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (107.1).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.3).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves are obviously capable of blowing the doors off in this game, but this is a letdown spot after they beat the Clippers and Bucks, and they're on the end of a back to back. The Portland Trail Blazers play their best ball at home, where 9 of their 15 wins this season have come, and they've covered 6 of their last 10 games. The Trail Blazers have been sneaky competitive these last few weeks. Again, let down spot for a young Timberwolves team still trying to learn how to handle success. Give me the points.
Randy’s Pick Portland Trail Blazers +8.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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