Brooklyn Nets (25-51) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (44-32)
Game Info: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Barclays Center)
Betting Odds: Brooklyn Nets +12.5 -- Over/Under: 216 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: YES
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Brooklyn Nets collide at the Barclays Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Brooklyn Nets Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in great shape as they've won four of their last five games overall, and they will be aiming for a fourth-straight victory after outlasting the Nuggets in a thrilling 140-139 double overtime win on Tuesday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists; Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Julius Randle scored 26 points each, while Rudy Gobert chipped in with 19 points and 12 rebounds. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 46 percent from the field and 19 of 50 from the 3-point line as they rallied all the way back from a 16-point deficit to force the game into a second overtime. They stole the game at the buzzer thanks to Alexander-Walker, who drew the foul and made the game-winning free throws with just 0.1 seconds left on the clock. The Timberwolves will face the 76ers following this one.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets look to have moved on from their ugly six-game losing streak as they are now aiming for a third-straight win after sneaking past the Mavericks in a 113-109 road win on Monday. Keon Johnson led the team with 24 points on 10 of 19 shooting, D'Angelo Russell added 18 points with 11 assists, while Jalen Wilson chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Nets shot 43 percent from the field and 20 of 51 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sluggish start and trailed for most of the contest before they closed the final 1:16 on a crucial 8-2 run to escape with the narrow road win. The Nets will take on the Raptors after this game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The underdogs have won three of the Nets' last four games.
- The Timberwolves have lost three of their last four games as favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games after coming off overtime.
- The Nets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Barclays Center when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Nets have lost 10 of their last 11 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have won nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games at Barclays Center following a road win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nets' last eight games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves' last four night games at Barclays Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Timberwolves are still slightly shorthanded with Terrence Shannon Jr still out, while the Nets have decided to rest Ziaire Williams, and they are keeping an eye on Jalen Wilson, who is questionable with right ankle soreness. These teams have yet to meet this season, but it's the Timberwolves who open as clear favorites as they have taken down the Suns, Pistons, and the Nuggets. The Wizards have found a bit of form with consecutive wins over the lowly Wizards and the Mavericks, but I don't see their little run continuing against the elite defense of the Timberwolves.
Peter’s Pick Minnesota -12.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
