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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors Prediction NBA Picks 11/21/24
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Toronto Raptors (3-12) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (8-6)
November 21, 2024 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors +6.5 — Over/Under: 224
The Minnesota Timberwolves invade the Scotiabank Arena to battle the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
Minnesota TimberwolvesÂ
The Minnesota Timberwolves are starting to heat up as they are now aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Suns in a 120-117 home win on Sunday. Julius Randle led the team with 35 points and seven assists, Anthony Edwards added 24 points while Donte DiVincenzo chipped in with 15 points off the bench. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 52 percent from the field and 17 of 39 from the 3-point line as they turned the ball over early on and quickly found themselves trailing by 10 points at halftime, but they stayed within striking distance and closed the final 3:59 on a 16-5 run to come away with the impressive comeback victory at home. The Wolves will face the Celtics, Rockets, Kings, Clippers, and Lakers following this one.
Toronto RaptorsÂ
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have endured a terrible start to the season as they’ve lost 12 of their first 15 games, but they will be feeling much better after arresting a seven-game slide with a 130-119 home win over the Pacers on Monday. RJ Barrett led the team with 39 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, Jakob Poeltl added 30 points with 15 rebounds and two blocks while Gradey Dick chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Raptors shot a healthy 58 percent from the field and 14 of 29 from the 3-point line as they caught fire early and poured in 69 points in the first half to take a double-digit lead that they just kept building until it ballooned to 22 points. The Raptors will take on the Cavaliers and Pistons after this game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 12 night games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Timberwolves have won 12 of their last 13 road games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games at Scotiabank Arena following a home win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Timberwolves’ last four games at Scotiabank Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Raptors’ last 12 night games at Scotiabank Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last four games as road favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Timberwolves could be missing a couple of key players with Mike Conley and Donte DiVincenzo both listed as questionable, while the Raptors are keeping eyes on Scottie Barnes and Ja’Kobe Walter who are both questionable. The Timberwolves could be shorthanded in this one, but they are still clearly a better team as the Raptors were in a nosedive before they upset the Pacers in a good win on Monday. The Timberwolves are also well-rested as they haven’t played since Sunday, so I think that’s enough to warrant a play on the visitors at the modest line.
