The Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers meet Friday in NBA action at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here’s a 76ers vs. Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs. Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Mavs, lost to the Pistons, and play the Hornets next. The Timberwolves have won 6 of their last 10 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 117.9 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 46 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.5 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 20.9 points and 5.1 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Wizards, lost to the Heat, and play the Pistons next. The 76ers have won 8 of their last 12 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 116.2 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.9 points and 6.7 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 26.9 points and 7.5 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer, and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last seven games against the Timberwolves following a road win.
- The Timberwolves have lost five of their last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the 76ers.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against the Timberwolves following a win.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last 10 road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have lost 10 of their last 11 games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last 10 Friday games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last six road games following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
76ers vs Timberwolves Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Johni Broome. Joel Embiid is doubtful.
Jaden McDaniels is out for the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards is questionable.
76ers vs Timberwolves Prediction
There’s a chance the Timberwolves could have Edwards, as he was a game-time decision last night. Regardless, the Timberwolves aren’t a team ive made a habit of backing this season and even if Ant-Man plays, I like them even less on the end of a back-to-back. Embiid is out, but the 76ers are at home, healthy for the most part, rested, and fighting for playoff seeding. It’s time for the 76ers to step up or step aside. Playoffs are around the corner. Are the 76ers worth anything? We’ll find out here. I’ll lay the small number.