Timberwolves vs Raptors Pick – NBA Predictions & Odds 1/19/23

The Toronto Raptors and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Thursday in NBA action at the Target Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

The Toronto Raptors Preview

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 25.5 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet is averaging 18.7 points and 4.4 rebounds. Gary Trent Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and O.G. Anunoby is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.

The Minnesota Timberwolves Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 115 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 23.9 points and 6 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.8 points and 5.3 assists. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 11.5 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

Trends

The Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. The over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 overall. The over is 9-4 in Timberwolves last 13 overall. The Raptors are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Minnesota and 25-10 ATS in the last 35 meetings.

Randy’s Free Pick

I guess the Toronto Raptors are getting the edge because they have the rest advantage, but I’m not laying points with them on the road. The Raptors have underachieved all year, and they win in the favorite role by an average of just 1.9 points. At home, the Timberwolves have some value in the underdog role. I’ll take a shot.