Milwaukee Bucks (44-34) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (46-32)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Fiserv Forum)
The Line: Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks +4 — Over/Under: 223.5
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks meet on Tuesday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the 76ers and Nets, and they play the Grizzlies, Nets, and Jazz next. The Timberwolves have won five straight games and hope to get out of the play-in tournament.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 114.1 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 109.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.3 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.8 points and 4.7 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer, and Jaden McDaniels is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Heat and Pelicans, and they play the Pelicans and Pistons next. The Bucks have won four straight games and are the fifth seed in the East.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114.9 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.4 points and 11.9 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.9 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer, and Bobby Portis is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won eight of their last 12 games as home underdogs.
- The Timberwolves have lost five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won seven of their last eight road games.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last six games as home underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs against Northwest Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of the last five games between the Timberwolves and Bucks.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.8).
- The Bucks have made the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (12.6).
- The Timberwolves are one of only three teams that have won at least one quarter in every game this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Jericho Sims and Damian Lillard. Pat Connaughton is questionable with an ankle injury.
Terrence Shannon Jr. is questionable for the Timberwolves with a groin injury.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Bucks are coming off a strong week with four straight wins, but three of those wins came against non-playoff teams, so let’s relax a bit. The Timberwolves have won seven of their last 10 games, and they need to keep winning to stay out of the play-in tournament. The Bucks are still down Lillard, which isn’t ideal against actual good teams. The line is reasonable, and the Timberwolves are more desperate at this stage. I’ll lay the points.