The Minnesota Timberwolves look to stay hot after winning 11 of their last 13 games. The Miami Heat look for a statement win after winning 5 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat prediction.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Mavericks and Pacers while losing to the Pelicans last week. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.6 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 105.8 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 24.2 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.4 points and 3 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 12 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Facts
- The Timberwolves have won eight of their last nine games.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last five road games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat beat the Hornets last week while splitting two games against the Bulls. The Miami Heat are averaging 113 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 22.9 points and 5 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo is averaging 22.3 points and 9.9 rebounds. Jimmy Butler is the third double-digit scorer and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
Miami Heat Team Facts
- The Heat have lost seven of their last eight games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- Each of the Heat’s last four games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves in a near pick em spot is intriguing given they’ve been one of the best teams in the league this season. However, the Timberwolves have seen 4 of their 5 losses this season come on the road. Anthony Edwards continues to deal with a hip issue, and the Heat are getting both Herro and Adebayo back from injury. The Heat will be as healthy as they’ve been in about a month. At home, I’ll grab the free point with Miami.
