The Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Kaseya Center. Here’s a Heat vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Heat vs Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Timberwolves have topped 40 wins in five straight seasons and have been knocking on the door of a possible finals berth. Chris Finch enters year seven with the franchise.
The Timberwolves shocked the NBA world when trading for LaMelo Ball and sending out Julius Randle and Naz Reid. The Timberwolves got rid of size and defense for a playmaker and volume scorer. It takes pressure off of Anthony Edwards to do all of the heavy lifting, but it changes the way this team has played in the past. The addition of Jonathan Kuminga is underrated, and I like bringing back Ayo Dosunmu. Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert will have even more on their plate on the defensive side. The Timberwolves have the pieces to be a top four team in the West and could make the finals if everything breaks well. The Ball / Edwards cheismtry is going to be fascinating.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Heat missed the playoffs last season and enter year 19 under coach Erik Spoelstra. The Heat haven’t missed the playoffs two straight seasons since 2002-03.
The Heat upgraded massively with the additions of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis. A superstar puts Miami in the top team in the East conversation when paired with Bam Adebayo. Bringing in Klay Thompson and Tim Hardaway Jr. can’t be ignored either, as those are nice depth pieces. Now, the Heat have to figure out spacing and how this group scores in the halfcourt, but the talent overall is night and day from last season. Also, Spoelstra has been able to figure things out every time he’s been given a top-tier player. It wouldn’t be shocking if the Heat come out of the East.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The favorites have won each of the Heat’s last seven games.
- The Timberwolves have lost five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four season openers.
- The favorites have covered the spread in four of the Heat’s last five games.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Heat have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Timberwolves have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against the Heat.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as home favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as underdogs against the Heat.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Heat’s last six games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
Heat vs Timberwolves Injury Report
Donte DiVincenzo is out for the Timberwolves due to an Achilles injury.
Vladislav Goldin is questionable for the Heat with an ankle sprain. Myron Gardner and Dru Smith will be available.
Heat vs Timberwolves Prediction
This will be a fun game between two teams that made splashy moves this offseason. I’m still leaning toward the Heat and the small number. I believe the Heat will be a top-four team in the East this season with their defensive effort, the addition of Giannis, and the depth overall. Let’s not sneeze at Hardaway, Bobby Portis, and Klay. The Heat have drastically improved and have given the best coach in the league more to work with. The Heat were play-in teams with undrafted kids picked up at Home Depot. There’s real talent on this squad now. Anyway, give me the Heat and the small number.