The Minnesota Timberwolves (26-11) are favored by 16 points as they host the Portland Trail Blazers (10-27) on January 12, 2024 at Target Center. The matchup features two of the best squads in the NBA defending against the 3-pointer. The Timberwolves concede just 11.5 triples per game (fifth in league), and the Trail Blazers 11.4 (third). The point total in this contest is 220.
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Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | -16 | 220 |
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Injury Report as of January 12
Timberwolves: Rudy Gobert: Questionable (Hip), Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles)
Trail Blazers: Robert Williams: Out (Knee), Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Rest), Deandre Ayton: Out (Knee), Moses Brown: Out (Wrist), Jabari Walker: Out (Knee)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Timberwolves (-16) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (220) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers Stat Rankings
| Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) | Trail Blazers Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 113.1 (22nd) | Points Scored | 107.4 (30th) |
| 107.8 (1st) | Points Allowed | 116.8 (19th) |
| 44.2 (11th) | Rebounds | 41.7 (25th) |
| 9.4 (27th) | Off. Rebounds | 12.4 (6th) |
| 12.1 (20th) | 3pt Made | 12.3 (19th) |
| 25.8 (19th) | Assists | 22.3 (30th) |
| 14.4 (26th) | Turnovers | 14.4 (26th) |
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Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 34 | 26.3 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 36 | 21.8 | 9 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.9 |
| Rudy Gobert | 36 | 12.8 | 12 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0 |
| Naz Reid | 37 | 12.8 | 5 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.9 |
| Mike Conley | 36 | 11.2 | 2.7 | 6.3 | 1 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
Trail Blazers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 16 | 23.9 | 3.4 | 5.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 3.4 |
| Jerami Grant | 33 | 21.4 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.3 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 32 | 15.9 | 5 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| Scoot Henderson | 28 | 12.2 | 3 | 4.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Duop Reath | 25 | 8.8 | 3.9 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
Betting Trends
- The Timberwolves have 18 wins in 37 games against the spread this year.
- This season, 19 of the Timberwolves’ 37 games have hit the over.
- A total of 21 times so far this year, Minnesota and its opponent have combined for more than 220 points.
- The total for this game is 220, and that’s 0.9 points fewer than the average total in Timberwolves games thus far this season.
- The Trail Blazers’ record against the spread is 16-21-0.
- The Trail Blazers have played 37 games this season, and 17 of them have gone over the total.
- There have been 23 Portland’s games this year with more than 220 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Trail Blazers games this year (220) is 4.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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