Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction 4/3/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves pay a visit to the Philadelphia 76ers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday 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 in decent shape, as they’ve won five of their last eight games overall, but they will be eager to bounce back in this one after getting beaten by the Pistons in a 113-108 road defeat last night. Julius Randle led the team with 27 points, six rebounds and six assists on nine of 15 shooting; Ayo Dosunmu and Naz Reid each scored 19 points, while Mike Conley chipped in with 14 points.

As a team, the Timberwolves shot 44 percent from the field and 13 of 42 from the 3-point line as they battled the Pistons in a close contest and looked to have the momentum after taking a four-point lead early in the fourth quarter, before the Pistons took the game away with a crucial 13-1 run. 

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in great shape as they’ve won seven of their last 10 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the lowly Wizards in a 153-131 road win on Wednesday. Paul George led the team with 39 points and six assists on 15 of 22 shooting; Tyrese Maxey added 28 points with nine assists, while VJ Edgecombe chipped in with 23 points and 10 assists.

As a team, the 76ers shot a sizzling 62 percent from the field and 17 of 35 from the 3-point line, but they only led by two points at halftime before they exploded for 47 points in the third quarter to pull away and win comfortably. 

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

• The 76ers have won each of their last seven night games against the Timberwolves following a road win.
• The Timberwolves have lost five of their last six games at Xfinity Mobile Arena when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
• The 76ers have covered the spread in nine of their last 11 home games against the Timberwolves.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

• The Timberwolves have won each of their last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The 76ers have lost nine of their last 10 night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 15 home games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last four games following a loss.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of the 76ers’ last 10 Friday night games has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of the Timberwolves’ last eight road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.

Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts

• Paul George is one of only 15 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
• VJ Edgecombe is one of only 15 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

• Naz Reid ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (2.2) this season.
• Julius Randle ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for points per game (21.1) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The 76ers rank 29th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (35.5%).
• The 76ers rank 28th in the league for assists per game this season (24.9).
• The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.4).
• The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for blocks per game this season (5.8).

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction

The Timberwolves are still keeping an eye on Anthony Edwards, who is questionable, while the 76ers have ruled out Johni Broome and Joel Embiid. The Timberwolves have been in decent form despite missing Edwards and they put up a great fight against the red-hot Pistons last night, but it’s going to be tough to back that up on zero days’ rest against the improving 76ers, who are on a roll at the moment. You can make an argument for either side here, but I like the 76ers to take care of business at home behind another big game from George or Maxey.

Peter Tran's Pick: Philadelphia -1.5