Timberwolves vs. Raptors: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 3, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 3, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves (52-23) are 16.5-point favorites against the Toronto Raptors (23-52) on April 3, 2024 at Target Center. The Timberwolves are 8-2 over their past 10 games, while the Raptors have lost 14 straight, and have gone 0-10 during their past 10. The over/under is set at 214 points for the matchup.

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Timberwolves vs. Raptors Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Timberwolves -16.5 214

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Injury Report as of April 3

Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Knee), Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles)

Raptors: D.J. Carton: Out (Ankle), Jontay Porter: Out (Personal), Christian Koloko: Out (Illness), Gary Trent: Out (Rest), Chris Boucher: Out (Knee), Ochai Agbaji: Out (Hip), Ochai Agbaji: Out (Hip), Jakob Poeltl: Out (Finger), Scottie Barnes: Out (Hand)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Timberwolves (-16.5)
Total Pick Over (214)

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. Raptors Stat Rankings

Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) Raptors Avg. (Rank)
112.9 (18th) Points Scored 112.7 (20th)
106.2 (1st) Points Allowed 118.5 (24th)
43.7 (15th) Rebounds 42.5 (21st)
9.4 (25th) Off. Rebounds 10.8 (10th)
12.6 (15th) 3pt Made 11.6 (25th)
26.5 (16th) Assists 29.0 (5th)
13.3 (20th) Turnovers 13.2 (19th)

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Timberwolves Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Edwards 72 26 5.6 5.1 1.3 0.6 2.4
Rudy Gobert 69 13.8 12.9 1.3 0.6 2.1 0
Naz Reid 74 13.3 5.1 1.3 0.7 0.9 2
Mike Conley 70 11.3 2.8 6 1.2 0.2 2.3
Jaden McDaniels 65 10.7 3.2 1.4 0.9 0.6 1.2

Raptors Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
RJ Barrett 54 19.7 5.3 3.3 0.5 0.4 1.6
Immanuel Quickley 63 16.5 3.6 4.6 0.7 0.1 2.5
Kelly Olynyk 23 12.3 5.1 4.7 1.4 0.7 0.8
Bruce Brown 33 12.1 4.7 3 1.1 0.2 1
Bruce Brown 30 9.4 4 2.7 0.8 0.3 0.6

Betting Trends

  • The Timberwolves are 38-35-2 against the spread this season.
  • Minnesota has no wins ATS (0-1) as a 16.5-point favorite or greater this season.
  • Out of 75 Timberwolves games so far this year, 36 have gone over the total.
  • Minnesota and its opponent have broken the 214-point mark 52 times this season.
  • The point total average for Timberwolves games this season is 219.1, 5.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Raptors have 31 wins in 75 games against the spread this year.
  • Toronto has won once ATS (1-1) as a 16.5-point underdog or more this year.
  • The Raptors have played 75 games this season, and 37 of them have hit the over.
  • Toronto’s games have had over 214 points 61 times this year.
  • The average total points scored in Raptors games this year (214) is 17.1 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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