Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction 2/8/25 NBA Picks

Minnesota Timberwolves (29-23) vs Portland Trail Blazers (23-29)

Game Info: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Target Center)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -6 -- Over/Under: 217 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBA League Pass

The Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Saturday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview 

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Kings and Pacers, and they play the Nuggets, Lakers, and Hornets next. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 109.1 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 18.2 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 17.2 points and 3.8 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Deni Avdija is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview 

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Bulls and Rockets, and they play the Cavs, Bucks, and Thunder next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 111.4 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 108.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.5 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.9 points and 4.5 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

  • The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 10 road games against Northwest Division opponents.
  • The home team has won each of the Trail Blazers' last six games.
  • The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against Timberwolves teams that held a winning record.
  • The Timberwolves have covered the spread in four of their last five night games against the Trail Blazers at Target Center.

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

  • The Trail Blazers have won each of their last seven games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
  • The Timberwolves have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as underdogs.
  • The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Saturday games as favorites.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (12.7).
  • The Timberwolves rank 4th in the league for opponent points per game this season (108.2).
  • The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (30.8%).
  • The Trail Blazers rank 28th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (79.8%).

Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report 

The Timberwolves won’t have Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle. Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley are questionable. 

The Trail Blazers won’t have Matisse Thybulle due to an ankle injury. Scoot Henderson and Deni Avdija are questionable. 

Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves have the ability to win this game in a blowout, but they're also hot and cold and have a handful of bizarre results. The Timberwolves have 12 home losses, and they're 22-29-1 ATS on the season. The Portland Trail Blazers have turned their season around out of nowhere, and that includes wins in nine of their last 10 games and covers in every one of those games. I also can't lay chalk when I see Edwards is questionable. The Trail Blazers have also won the last two games against the Timberwolves. Give me the points and the on-fire Trail Blazers.

Randy’s Pick Portland Trail Blazers +6

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