Timberwolves vs. Pistons: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 27, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 27, 2024

A matchup featuring a sputtering NBA team will see the Detroit Pistons (12-60) face the Minnesota Timberwolves (49-22) at Target Center on March 27, 2024. The Pistons have lost seven in a row and are 2-8 over their last 10 games. They enter this matchup as 16-point underdogs. A 216-point over/under has been set in this matchup.

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Timberwolves vs. Pistons Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Timberwolves -16 216

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Injury Report as of March 27

Timberwolves: Rudy Gobert: Questionable (Rib), Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Dislocated Finger), Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Knee), Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles)

Pistons: Cade Cunningham: Questionable (Injury Management), Jalen Duren: Probable (Back), Taj Gibson: Out (Hamstring), Stanley Umude: Out (Ankle), Taj Gibson: Out (Hamstring), Isaiah Stewart: Out (Hamstring), Quentin Grimes: Out (Knee), Quentin Grimes: Out (Knee), Simone Fontecchio: Out (Toe), Simone Fontecchio: Out (Toe), Ausar Thompson: Out (Illness), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Ryan Arcidiacono: Out (Trade Pending)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Timberwolves (-16)
Total Pick Over (216)

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. Pistons Stat Rankings

Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) Pistons Avg. (Rank)
113.2 (18th) Points Scored 111.1 (24th)
106.5 (1st) Points Allowed 120.2 (26th)
44.0 (11th) Rebounds 43.9 (13th)
9.5 (25th) Off. Rebounds 10.8 (11th)
12.7 (15th) 3pt Made 11.1 (29th)
26.5 (16th) Assists 26.0 (19th)
13.4 (21st) Turnovers 14.9 (30th)

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Timberwolves Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Edwards 68 26.4 5.5 5.2 1.3 0.6 2.5
Rudy Gobert 65 13.6 12.9 1.2 0.6 2.1 0
Naz Reid 70 13.1 5.1 1.2 0.7 0.9 2.1
Mike Conley 66 11 2.9 6 1.1 0.2 2.2
Jaden McDaniels 61 10.6 3.1 1.3 0.9 0.6 1.2

Pistons Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Cade Cunningham 59 22.1 4.3 7.6 0.9 0.4 1.9
Jaden Ivey 68 15.2 3.5 3.7 0.8 0.6 1.5
Jalen Duren 54 13.8 11.9 2.5 0.5 0.8 0
Chimezie Metu 4 8.3 4.3 2.5 1.3 0.5 0
Marcus Sasser 63 7.6 1.7 3.2 0.6 0.1 1.2

Betting Trends

  • The Timberwolves have 37 wins in 71 games against the spread this year.
  • Minnesota is yet to lose ATS (1-0) as a 16-point favorite or greater this season.
  • The Timberwolves have played 71 games this season, and 35 of them have gone over the total.
  • Minnesota’s games have had more than 216 points scored on 48 occasions this season.
  • Timberwolves games average 219.7 total points this season, 3.7 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Pistons are 35-36-1 against the spread this year.
  • Detroit has two wins ATS (2-3) as a 16-point underdog or greater this year.
  • Out of 72 Pistons games so far this year, 35 have hit the over.
  • Detroit’s games have finished with over 216 points scored 56 times this year.
  • The average total points scored in Pistons games this year (216) is 15.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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