Minnesota Timberwolves (44-32) vs. Brooklyn Nets (25-51)
April 3, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Brooklyn Nets +12.5; Over/Under: 216
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets meet on Thursday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Pistons and Nuggets, and they play the 76ers, Bucks, and Grizzlies next. The Timberwolves have won three straight games and are currently in the seventh seed in the West.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 114.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 109.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.3 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.9 points and 4.7 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer, and Jaden McDaniels is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Wizards and Mavs, and they play the Raptors, Pelicans, and Hawks next. The Nets look to win three straight games for the first time since February 7-12.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.2 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 18.8 points and 4.3 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Timberwolves have lost seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Nets have won each of their six previous home games against the Timberwolves following a road win.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Nets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last 11 games as road favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Nets have lost each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Nets’ last eight games.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nets’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Nets vs Timberwolves Injury Report
The Nets will be Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney, and Day’Ron Sharpe. Cameron Johnson is questionable with a back injury.
Terrence Shannon Jr. is out for the Timberwolves with a groin injury.
Nets vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves have the ability to blow the doors off in this matchup, but they’ve also lacked effort at times this season and play with their food a bit too much. The Timberwolves have failed to cover 10 of their last 16 games as a double-digit favorite. The Nets are awful, but they’re coming off two nice wins and covers, and they’re a profitable 41-34-1 ATS in the season.
The Nets have quietly covered seven of their last 10 games. The underdog has covered six of the last 10 games between the Timberwolves and Nets. This is a game where the Timberwolves could come out with a lackluster effort and do just enough to win, as this just isn’t an inspiring matchup. It’s Nets and the points or pass for me.
