The Miami Heat (16-17) will try to halt a three-game home losing skid when squaring off versus the Minnesota Timberwolves (16-17) on December 26, 2022 at FTX Arena.
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Timberwolves Vs Heat Betting Odds
Injury Report as of December 26
Timberwolves: Kyle Anderson: Out (Back), Jordan McLaughlin: Out (Calf), Taurean Prince: Out (Shoulder), Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Calf), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)
Heat: Gabe Vincent: Probable (Knee), Bam Adebayo: Out (Illness), Udonis Haslem: Probable (Achilles), Jimmy Butler: Out (Ankle), Caleb Martin: Probable (Ankle), Dewayne Dedmon: Out (Foot), Omer Yurtseven: Out (Ankle)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Heat (+1) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (222.5) |
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 Heat Stat Rankings
| Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) | Heat Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 114.8 (11th) | Points Scored | 108.0 (29th) |
| 115.7 (22nd) | Points Allowed | 109.2 (4th) |
| 42.6 (22nd) | Rebounds | 40.8 (27th) |
| 9.3 (20th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.3 (20th) |
| 11.1 (23rd) | 3pt Made | 12.5 (11th) |
| 25.9 (11th) | Assists | 23.8 (22nd) |
| 15.7 (27th) | Turnovers | 13.2 (7th) |
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Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 33 | 23.2 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 31 | 16.6 | 3.3 | 6.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| Rudy Gobert | 28 | 14.0 | 12.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 33 | 11.5 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 30 | 11.1 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Heat Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | 21 | 21.8 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Tyler Herro | 25 | 21.4 | 6.0 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 3.4 |
| Bam Adebayo | 30 | 20.8 | 9.8 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Kyle Lowry | 29 | 14.3 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2.4 |
| Max Strus | 31 | 12.9 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.6 |
Betting Trends
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread 13 times in 33 games.
- As 1-point favorites or more, Minnesota is 8-10 against the spread.
- There have been 14 Timberwolves games (out of 33) that went over the total this year.
- A total of 18 times so far this year, Minnesota and its opponent have combined for more than 222.5 points.
- The total for this game is 222.5, 7.9 points fewer than the average total in Timberwolves games thus far this season.
- The Heat have beaten the spread 10 times in 33 games.
- Miami’s ATS record as a 1-point underdog or greater is 4-5.
- There have been 15 Heat games (out of 33) that went over the total this year.
- There have been 11 Miami’s games this year with more than 222.5 points scored.
- Games involving the Heat this year have averaged 217.1 points per game, a 5.4-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.
