Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction 3-4-24 Picks
Portland Trail Blazers (17-42) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (42-19)
March 4, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves -14.5; Over/Under: +214.5
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The Portland Trail Blazers need a win after losing 9 of their last 11 games. The Minnesota Timberwolves look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. Here’s a Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers recently lost to the Hornets and Heat, while beating the Grizzlies. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 107.5 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 22.4 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 21.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Brogdon is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves recently beat the Grizzlies while losing to the Kings and Clippers. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 106.3 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.3 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.3 points and 2.9 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Naz Reid is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Facts
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Northwest Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last six home games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers Team Facts
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 14 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Trail Blazers’ last 11 games.
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last six games following an overtime win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction
I’m not excited to lay massive chalk with the Minnesota Timberwolves, especially on the end of a back to back. However, the Timberwolves have destroyed the Trail Blazers three times since January, which includes a 128-91 victory a couple of weeks ago. And while the Trail Blazers are coming off a pair of wins over the Grizzlies, they’ve still failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games overall. The Minnesota Timberwolves should be eager for a bounce back showing after a tough loss to the Clippers where neither team could score. Thick line, but the history likes the Timberwolves. I’ll lay it.