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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction NBA Picks 11/12/24
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Portland Trail Blazers (3-6) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (5-3)
November 12, 2024 at 10:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers +8.5 / Minnesota Timberwolves -8.5 — Over/Under: 218.5
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Mona Center. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Trail Blazers, lost to the Heat, and they play the Kings and Suns next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 28.3 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points and 4.6 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 10.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Grizzlies and Timberwolves, and they play the Thunder and Hawks next. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 105.6 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Jerami Grant is averaging 18.1 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Anfernee Simons is averaging 17.5 points and 2.1 rebounds. Deandre Ayton is the third double-digit scorer and Scoot Henderson is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 30.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 16 night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last 11 road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as road favorites after losing as favorites.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Timberwolves teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last eight night games against Northwest Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last five games as favorites following a home loss has gone OVER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Toumani Camara ranks T13th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
- Jerami Grant ranks T20th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.3) this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for FG% (65.2%) this season.
- Julius Randle ranks 6th amongst qualified players for second-chance points per game (3.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.1).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for Q1 points per game this season (22.0).
- The Timberwolves rank T1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (70.0%).
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (32.2%).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves are comfortably the more talented team, but they should be eager to rebound from a frustrating loss to the Heat where the offense couldn’t get going. Shouldn’t be a problem here against a bad Portland Trail Blazers side that doesn’t defend. The Timberwolves beat the Trail Blazers a few days ago by 25 points, where they shot 48 percent from the field and made 22 threes. This should be a double-digit victory for the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road.
