The Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets meet Monday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Lakers, beat the Hornets, and they play the Knicks next. The Timberwolves have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 115.5 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Julius Randle is averaging 27.2 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.7 points and 2 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 40.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.7 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Hawks and 76ers, and they play the Pacers next. The Nets haven’t started 0-7 since the 2015-16 season.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 112.3 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 128 points on 52.3 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 23.4 points and 1.6 rebounds, while Michale Porter Jr. is averaging 21.6 points and 6.2 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Terance Mann is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 43.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Timberwolves have lost three of their last five games as road favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in three of the last four games between the Timberwolves and Nets.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in six of their last seven road games against the Nets.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight games between the Timberwolves and Nets at Barclays Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Cameron Thomas ranks 13th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (28.3) this season.
- Ziaire Williams ranks 15th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.8) this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Julius Randle is one of only four qualified players in the league averaging at least 25.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season.
- Donte DiVincenzo ranks T19th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (52.3%).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (43.3%).
- The Timberwolves rank 29th for fast break points per game (12.0) this season.
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (24.5).
Nets vs Timberwolves Injury Report
The Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith and Danny Wolf. Drake Powell is questionable with an ankle injury.
Anthony Edwards is out for the Timberwolves with a hamstring issue.
Nets vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves aren’t playing great basketball right now, and they’re 1-5 ATS on the season. Still, not having Edwards doesn’t help. However, as I’ve said many times before, the Nets owner admitted they’ll be tanking this season, and they look like a team that’s doing just that. Also, the Nets are on the end of a back-to-back, which doesn’t help matters. The line is a bit thick and there’s probably better options out there, but it’s Timberwolves or pass for me.