Trail Blazers Vs Timberwolves: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – December 10, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 10, 2022

The Portland Trail Blazers (13-12) are home in Northwest Division action against the Minnesota Timberwolves (13-12) on December 10, 2022. It’s the first matchup between these teams this season.

The insights in this article use the latest odds as of December 10, 2022 at 10:01 PM ET. Keep scrolling for a look at all of the latest odds for this contest and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Trail Blazers Vs Timberwolves Betting Odds

Injury Report as of December 10

Trail Blazers: Nassir Little: Out (Hip), Olivier Sarr: Out (Wrist), Gary Payton: Out (Abdomen)

Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Calf), Taurean Prince: Out (Shoulder), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Timberwolves (+5)
Total Pick Under (230)

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.

Trail Blazers Vs Timberwolves Stat Rankings

Trail Blazers Avg. (Rank) Timberwolves Avg. (Rank)
110.7 (23rd) Points Scored 115.3 (8th)
111.4 (11th) Points Allowed 115.8 (22nd)
43.0 (16th) Rebounds 43.5 (14th)
10.7 (14th) Off. Rebounds 9.9 (18th)
12.2 (11th) 3pt Made 11.1 (22nd)
24.0 (19th) Assists 26.6 (10th)
14.3 (19th) Turnovers 16.4 (29th)

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Trail Blazers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Damian Lillard 13 26.9 4.2 7.3 0.7 0.3 3.9
Anfernee Simons 23 23.9 3.0 4.6 1.0 0.3 4.0
Jerami Grant 24 22.8 4.1 2.8 0.8 0.9 2.8
Jusuf Nurkic 22 14.8 10.0 2.8 0.8 0.9 0.8
Josh Hart 23 9.7 8.3 4.2 1.5 0.1 0.6

Timberwolves Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Edwards 25 22.8 5.7 3.9 1.9 0.4 2.5
D’Angelo Russell 25 16.1 3.2 6.4 1.2 0.6 2.2
Rudy Gobert 23 13.7 11.9 0.8 0.8 1.3 0.0
Jaylen Nowell 25 11.5 2.9 2.2 0.6 0.1 1.3
Jaden McDaniels 22 11.2 3.4 1.3 1.1 1.2 1.1

Betting Trends

  • The Trail Blazers have 15 wins in 25 games against the spread this year.
  • Portland has one win ATS (1-1) as a 5-point favorite or greater this year.
  • This season, 11 of the Trail Blazers’ 25 games have hit the over.
  • Portland and its opponent have broken the 230-point mark eight times this season.
  • Trail Blazers games this season have posted an average total of 222.0, which is 8.0 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • The Timberwolves have beaten the spread 10 times in 25 games.
  • There have been 10 Timberwolves games (out of 25) that went over the total this season.
  • There have been 10 Minnesota’s games this season with more than 230 points scored.
  • The average total for Timberwolves games is 231.1 points, which is 1.1 more than this game’s over/under.
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