Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction NBA Picks 11/8/24

The Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Friday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Spurs, beat the Pelicans, and they play the Timberwolves and Grizzlies next. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 108.3 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 19.5 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 18.3 points and 4.6 rebounds. Deandre Ayton is the third double-digit scorer and Scoot Henderson is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Hornets and Bulls, and they play the Heat and Trail Blazers next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 111.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 109.7 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.3 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 21.4 points and 4.7 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Timberwolves rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (83.6).
• The Timberwolves rank 29th in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (12.5%).
• The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for assists per game this season (21.8).
• The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for true shooting percentage this season (53.5%).

Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

Both the Trail Blazers and Timberwolves are on the end of a back-to-back, so laying double-digit chalk isn’t what I’m excited to do. However, the Trail Blazers are awful, and their performance last night against the Spurs doesn’t help matters. The Minnesota Timberwolves comfortably beat the Bulls last night, which allowed the guys to rest a bit, and we know they’re easily the better team in this spot. Assuming the Timberwolves don’t play with their food, this should be a comfortable win for the home team. However, there are probably better options out there on Friday’s stacked NBA card.