The Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons meet Saturday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Thunder and Celtics, and they play the Clippers, Pelicans, and Magic next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 109.2 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 107.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 24.8 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 19.9 points and 4.4 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 10.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Magic and Hornets, and they play the Trail Blazers, Nets, and Warriors next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 114.6 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.8 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 points and 4 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 12 night games following a home loss.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last nine night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have won eight of their last nine games against the Pistons following a home loss.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games following a home win.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 road games when playing with a rest advantage.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.5) this season.
- Jalen Duren ranks 11th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (13.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 29th in the league for steals per game this season (7.1).
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.4).
- The Timberwolves are one of three teams to rank in the top 10 for both three-point percentage and free-throw percentage this season.
Detroit Pistons vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves are getting love from oddsmakers because they’re the better team with the rest advantage. The Detroit Pistons played an ugly game last night against the Hornets. However, the Pistons are a scrappy bunch that’s getting after it defensively and forcing oodles of turnovers. The Pistons are winning me over by the week, and I’m finding value with them in the underdog role. The Timberwolves have seen 9 of their 16 losses come on the road. The Pistons have also won 5 of their last 6 games. Slowly but surely, the Pistons are learning how to win and will be a team worth watching down the stretch. Give me the points with the Pistons at home.