The Brooklyn Nets pay a visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Timberwolves vs Nets Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs Nets Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets have really looked like a different team over the past month as they’ve won six of their last nine games. They will be aiming for a season-high third straight victory after taking down the 76ers in a 114-106 road win on Tuesday. Michael Porter Jr led the team with 28 points on nine of 20 shooting, Egor Demin added 20 points with five assists while Nic Claxton chipped in with 16 points and 10 rebounds. As a team, the Nets shot 43 percent from the field and 17 of 45 from the 3-point line as they took the fight to the 76ers. They poured in 36 points in the second quarter to take a narrow lead into halftime, before they held the 76ers to just 20 points in the third quarter to push the margin out to 19 points.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been in great form as they’ve won 10 of their last 13 games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back after having their three-game win streak halted by the Nuggets in a dramatic 142-138 overtime road defeat on Christmas Day. Anthony Edwards led the team with 44 points on 14 of 25 shooting, Julius Randle added 32 points with seven rebounds and six assists while Jaden McDaniels chipped in with 21 points on nine of 12 shooting. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 49 percent from the field and 12 of 45 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 37 points in the fourth quarter to overcome a 16-point deficit. They forced overtime where they led by nine points before the Nuggets responded with a 17-4 run to snatch the game away at the end.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last 13 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost each of their last seven games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Nets teams that held a losing record.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Nets have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Timberwolves have lost three of their last four games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last seven home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Thirteen of the Nets’ last 16 night games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Timberwolves vs Nets Prediction
The Nets are still slightly shorthanded with Haywood Highsmith still out, while the Timberwolves have ruled out Terrence Shannon Jr, with Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley both listed as questionable. This is definitely a game where you should check the lineups before tipoff given the injury cloud hanging over the Timberwolves, but given their recent form, they were always going to be favorites at home regardless of who is playing. The only thing is that the Nets have suddenly come to life during the past few weeks, and they looked great in their upset win over the 76ers on Tuesday. I’m not saying the Nets can pull off the upset, but I get the feeling that this game could be closer than it should be if Edwards isn’t able to suit up.