Minnesota Timberwolves (27-22) vs Sacramento Kings (24-24)
Game Info: Monday, February 3, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Target Center)
Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -5.5 -- Over/Under: 222 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Sacramento Kings invade the Target Center to do battle with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Here’s a Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings have been in a rut as they've lost four of their last five games overall. The Kings will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting routed by the Thunder in a 144-110 road defeat on Saturday. De'Aaron Fox led the team with 20 points on eight of 16 shooting, Malik Monk added 19 points with seven assists, DeMar DeRozan added 17 points while Domantas Sabonis chipped in with 16 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. As a team, the Kings shot just 40 percent from the field and 11 of 44 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and were never in the contest after getting smashed by an incredible 82-55 in the first half as they just had no answer for the Thunder.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been in pretty good form as they were riding a five-game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the lowly Wizards in a 105-103 shock loss on Saturday. Jaden McDaniels led the team with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists, Rudy Gobert tallied 16 points with 16 rebounds and four assists, Mike Conley added 16 points with five assists while Nickeil Alexander-Walker chipped in with 14 points and five assists. As a team, the Timberwolves shot just 40 percent from the field and 12 of 40 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to take a narrow lead midway through the fourth quarter, only to allow the Wizards to go on a pivotal 9-0 run and slip away from them in a disappointing finish.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last five night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last four games after losing as favorites.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in four of the Kings' last five games.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The underdogs have won seven of the last eight games between the Kings and Timberwolves.
- The Timberwolves have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games as favorites following a home loss.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Kings and Timberwolves.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Kings' last six night games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves' last four games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Kings have traded away De'Aaron Fox and there is no timetable yet for the debut of the newly acquired Zach LaVine. The Timberwolves are keeping an eye on Naz Reid and Anthony Edwards who are both currently listed as questionable. The Kings have cooled off a bit lately and their confidence took a real shot after getting smashed by the Thunder in their last outing, while the Timberwolves were building nicely before they lost to the slumping Wizards in a shock defeat on Saturday. The Kings are more than capable of pulling off the upset on the road, but I think the Timberwolves can get the job done at home if Edwards is able to play.
Peter’s Pick Minnesota -5.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
