The Minnesota Timberwolves (42-19) are strongly favored (by 14.5 points) versus the Portland Trail Blazers (17-42) on March 4, 2024 at Target Center. The matchup features a pair of the NBA’s top squads at defending the three — the Timberwolves rank second (11.4 triples allowed per game) and the Trail Blazers are fourth (11.5). The over/under is 210 points for this matchup.
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Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | -14.5 | 210 |
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Injury Report as of March 4
Timberwolves: Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles)
Trail Blazers: Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Illness), Scoot Henderson: Out (Adductor), Robert Williams: Out (Knee), Shaedon Sharpe: Out (Abdomen), Jerami Grant: Doubtful (Quadricep), Deandre Ayton: Questionable (Hand)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Timberwolves (-14.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (210) |
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 113.2 (20th) | Points Scored | 107.5 (29th) |
| 106.3 (1st) | Points Allowed | 115.6 (17th) |
| 44.2 (12th) | Rebounds | 41.9 (25th) |
| 9.2 (28th) | Off. Rebounds | 12.3 (5th) |
| 12.5 (15th) | 3pt Made | 11.6 (24th) |
| 26.4 (16th) | Assists | 22.7 (30th) |
| 13.9 (22nd) | Turnovers | 14.2 (26th) |
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Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 58 | 26.3 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.6 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 59 | 22.3 | 8.5 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 2.3 |
| Rudy Gobert | 59 | 13.6 | 12.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0 |
| Naz Reid | 61 | 12.3 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 51 | 10.5 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
Trail Blazers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 36 | 22.4 | 3.6 | 5.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 3.3 |
| Jerami Grant | 52 | 21.1 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
| Deandre Ayton | 40 | 14.3 | 10.6 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0 |
| Dalano Banton | 8 | 10.3 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Duop Reath | 45 | 8.9 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
Betting Trends
- The Timberwolves have 30 wins in 61 games against the spread this season.
- Minnesota is yet to lose ATS (1-0) as a 14.5-point favorite or greater this season.
- This year, 29 of the Timberwolves’ 61 games have gone over the point total.
- Minnesota and its opponent have broken the 210-point mark 44 times this season.
- Timberwolves games average 219.6 total points per game this season, 9.6 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Trail Blazers’ record against the spread is 27-32-0.
- Against the spread, as a 14.5-point underdog or more, Portland is 3-1.
- The Trail Blazers have played 59 games this year, and 27 of them have gone over the total.
- There have been 45 Portland’s games this season with more than 210 points scored.
- This season, Trail Blazers games have resulted in an average scoring total of 223.1, which is 13.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
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