Minnesota Timberwolves (39-16) vs Milwaukee Bucks (35-21)
Game Info: Friday, February 23, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Target Center)
Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -4.5 -- Over/Under: 225 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Milwaukee Bucks need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Minnesota Timberwolves are riding a 4-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks recently beat the Nuggets while losing to the Heat and Grizzlies. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 122 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 118.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.8 points and 11.2 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.6 points and 4.1 rebounds. Khris Middleton is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Bucks, Clippers and Trail Blazers during this streak. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 114 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 106.7 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.3 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 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.5) this season.
- Mike Conley ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (6.1) this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Damian Lillard ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (92.5%) this season.
- Brook Lopez ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (106.7).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.2).
- The Bucks rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.7).
- The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for points per game this season (122.0).
Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction
I've been fading the Milwaukee Bucks all season and that's not going to change here as the coaching change hasn't helped as they're 3-7 SU under Doc Rivers. The Bucks are 21-34-1 ATS on the season. The Minnesota Timberwolves are 19-5 SU at home and have covered 4 straight games. The Timberwolves are a profitable 30-25 ATS on the season. The Timberwolves are one of those young teams that get up for games like this, as it's a chance to prove they're legit. I'll lay the reasonable number with the Timberwolves at home.
Randy’s Pick Minnesota Timberwolves -4.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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