Philadelphia 76ers (23-54) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (45-32)
Game Info: Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Wells Fargo Center)
Betting Odds: Philadelphia 76ers +14.5 -- Over/Under: 224.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBC Sports Phil +
The Minnesota Timberwolves invade the Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been on a tear as they've won 13 of their last 16 games overall, and they will be gunning for a fifth-straight victory after routing the Nets in a 105-90 road win on Thursday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 28 points on 10 of 15 shooting, Rudy Gobert added 21 points with 18 rebounds and two blocks, and Julius Randle chipped in with 11 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 50 percent from the field and 13 of 42 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense as they were always in control after restricting the Nets to just 37 points in the first half. Mike Conley had a rough night as he shot just two of 10 from the field for his six points, while Donte DiVincenzo scored just two points on one of nine shots. The Timberwolves will take on the Bucks and Grizzlies after this game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been ice-cold as they've lost 25 of their last 28 games overall, and they are now on a 10-game losing streak after getting trampled by the Bucks in a 126-113 home defeat on Thursday. Adem Bona led the team with 28 points on 13 of 15 shooting, Quentin Grimes added 24 points with 10 assists, and Guerschon Yabusele chipped in with 22 points. As a team, the 76ers shot 48 percent from the field and 12 of 39 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 39 points in the first quarter to take an early 17-point lead. However, it didn't last long at all, as the 76ers were already trailing by halftime and never challenged once the Bucks started to heat up.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Timberwolves have lost five of their last six Saturday games as favorites.
- The 76ers have won eight of their last 10 games against the Timberwolves at Wells Fargo Center.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Wells Fargo Center following a win.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 10 games.
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last nine games as road favorites following a road win.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games following a loss.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the 76ers' last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the 76ers' last nine night games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves' last four games at Wells Fargo Center following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Timberwolves are coming into this game with a full squad once again, while the 76ers are still missing a host of players, including Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey, to name a few. The 76ers are massive underdogs against everyone these days, so the hefty line comes as no surprise. The Timberwolves have won their last four games, and three of those wins were blowouts. There's always a chance that the Timberwolves will take it easy in this one, but I think they will control the whole game with their defense to win comfortably on the road in this spot.
Peter’s Pick Minnesota -14.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
