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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