Detroit Pistons (12-60) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-22)
March 27, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves -14.5; Over/Under: +211
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The Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Target Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Pistons vs Timberwolves prediction.
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 11 of their last 14 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a seven-game slide after getting blown off the floor by the Knicks in a 124-99 road loss on Monday. Marcus Sasser led the team with 24 points and six assists, Evan Fournier added 15 points off the bench while James Wiseman chipped in with 14 points and 11 rebounds. As a team, the Pistons shot just 38 percent from the field and 10 of 34 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get out of second gear and were always fighting an uphill battle after getting outscored by 36-17 in the first quarter and things only got worse in the third quarter where they leaked another 36 points to trail by as many as 31 points at one point.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been in fine form as they’ve won five of their last six games overall, and they will be aiming for a third straight win after taking down the Warriors in a 114-110 home win on Sunday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 23 points and eight assists, Naz Reid added 20 points with 12 rebonds and two blocks, while Rudy Gobert tallied 17 points with 12 rebounds on seven of 10 shooting. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 47 percent from the field and a sizzling 21 of 40 from the 3-point line. The T-Wolves got off to a sluggish start and scored just 18 points in the first quarter to fall into an early 12-point deficit, but they chipped away at the deficit and made their move with 36 points in the fourth quarter to cap off the impressive comeback win at home.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Facts
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last six games against the Pistons following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Team Facts
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 17 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against teams that held a winning record.
- Each of the Pistons’ last four road games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Pistons vs Timberwolves prediction
The Pistons are still shorthanded with Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart and Ausar Thompson all out, while the Timberwolves are still missing Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns with Anthony Edwards listed as questionable. The Pistons haven’t been able to get anything going lately and you don’t really expect them to given that they have little to play for at the moment. So, I am sticking with the in-form Timberwolves to take advantage and come away with the win and cover at home.
