Minnesota Timberwolves (46-32) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (44-34)
April 8, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Milwaukee Bucks +3.5; Over/Under: 223.5
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Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in terrific form as they’ve won 14 of their last 17 games overall, and they will be gunning for a sixth-straight victory after sneaking past the 76ers in a 114-109 road win on Saturday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 37 points on 12 of 21 shooting, Rudy Gobert added 23 points with 19 rebounds and three blocks, and Julius Randle chipped in with 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 50 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line as they got off to a solid start and took an early 13-point lead. However, they allowed the 76ers to hang around and didn’t really take control of the contest until they went on a pivotal 12-0 run in the fourth quarter. The Wolves will meet the Grizzlies after this game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks are starting to heat up again as they are now gunning for a fifth-straight victory after outlasting the Pelicans in a 111-107 road win on Sunday. Gary Trent Jr led the team with 29 points on 10 of 17 shooting, Brook Lopez and Kevin Porter Jr each scored 20 points, while Ryan Rollins chipped in with 14 points, 10 assists, and four steals off the bench. As a team, the Bucks shot 46 percent from the field and 11 of 32 from the 3-point line as they found themselves in a real arm wrestle with the Pelicans in a tight contest. Until they caught fire with a decisive 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to escape with the narrow win on the road.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Timberwolves have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have won seven of their last eight games following a road win.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games following a road win.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Bucks have lost 12 of their last 13 games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The road team has covered the spread in eight of the Bucks’ last 10 games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.2).
- The Bucks rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.4%).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (66.7%).
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.9).
Bucks vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves are coming into this one with a full squad once again, while the Bucks have ruled out Damian Lillard again, and they have Pat Connaughton listed as questionable. It’s hard to split these two squads at the moment, so I’m not surprised to see the line so short in this one. The Bucks beat the Timberwolves by 103-101 back on Feb. 12, and another win here wouldn’t be surprising given how well Antetokounmpo has been playing lately. However, the Timberwolves are just about at full strength. They’ve been in season-best form, and I think they get their revenge with a narrow win and cover on the road.
