Portland Trail Blazers (15-37) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (36-16)
Game Info: Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Moda Center at the Rose Quarter)
Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers +9 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Minnesota Timberwolves are riding a 3-game winning streak. The Portland Trail Blazers are riding a 5-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, Clippers and Trail Blazers. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.7 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 107 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.1 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.5 points and 2.9 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Naz Reid is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off losses to the Nuggets, Pistons, Pelicans and Timberwolves. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 108.2 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 23.3 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 21.7 points and 3.7 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 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
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Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Anfernee Simons ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.4) this season.
- Deandre Ayton ranks 8th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (56.5%) this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.7).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for H2 points per game this season (52.9).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (107.0).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (44.8%).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves just played the Trail Blazers on Tuesday and beat them by 12 points, and they beat them by 23 points back in January. There's a clear talent edge for the Timberwolves, it's just a matter of the young team staying focused to cover these big numbers. The Portland Trail Blazers continue to pile up the losses, and they've failed to cover their last 3 games. The Timberwolves have covered 5 of the last 8 meetings against the Trail Blazers. Thick line for a road team, but I have to lay the number with the Timberwolves.
Randy’s Pick Minnesota Timberwolves -9
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
