Timberwolves vs. Kings: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 1, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 1, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves (42-17) are 6.5-point favorites as they host the Sacramento Kings (33-25) on March 1, 2024 at Target Center. The contest pits one of the best squads in the NBA defending against the 3-pointer versus one of the best shooting teams. The Timberwolves allow just 11.4 triples per game (second in league), while the Kings make 14.7 (fourth). The over/under in the game is 225.5.

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Timberwolves vs. Kings Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Timberwolves -6.5 225.5

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Injury Report as of March 1

Timberwolves: Kyle Anderson: Doubtful (Hamstring), Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Ankle), Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles)

Kings: De’Aaron Fox: Questionable (Knee), Aleksandar Vezenkov: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Timberwolves (-6.5)
Total Pick Over (225.5)

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. Kings Stat Rankings

Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) Kings Avg. (Rank)
113.6 (19th) Points Scored 118.1 (8th)
106.3 (1st) Points Allowed 117.8 (22nd)
44.1 (12th) Rebounds 43.2 (18th)
9.2 (28th) Off. Rebounds 10.4 (16th)
12.6 (15th) 3pt Made 14.7 (4th)
26.4 (16th) Assists 28.7 (6th)
13.9 (22nd) Turnovers 12.8 (17th)

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Timberwolves Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Edwards 56 26.6 5.3 5.2 1.3 0.5 2.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 57 22.4 8.5 2.9 0.7 0.7 2.3
Rudy Gobert 57 13.6 12.6 1.2 0.6 2.1 0
Naz Reid 59 12.3 4.7 1.1 0.7 0.8 1.9
Mike Conley 54 10.6 2.9 6.2 1 0.2 2.3

Kings Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
De’Aaron Fox 51 26.9 4.2 5.6 1.9 0.4 2.8
Domantas Sabonis 58 19.9 13.2 8.4 0.9 0.5 0.5
Keegan Murray 54 15.1 5.3 1.6 1.1 0.6 2.3
Malik Monk 57 15 2.8 5.2 0.6 0.6 2.2
Harrison Barnes 58 12.1 2.9 1.2 0.7 0.2 1.9

Betting Trends

  • The Timberwolves are 30-27-2 against the spread this season.
  • Minnesota has an ATS record of 14-12 as 6.5-point favorites or greater.
  • The Timberwolves have played 59 games this year, and 28 of them have hit the over.
  • Minnesota and its opponent have broken the 225.5-point mark 20 times this year.
  • The over/under in this game is 225.5 points, 5.6 higher than the average total in Timberwolves games this season.
  • The Kings have 29 wins in 58 games against the spread this year.
  • Sacramento has won once ATS (1-1) as a 6.5-point underdog or greater this season.
  • The Kings have seen 29 of their 58 games hit the over.
  • So far this year, 41 Sacramento’s games have featured over 225.5 points scored.
  • The average total for Kings games is 235.9 points, which is 10.4 more than this game’s over/under.

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