The Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons meet Thursday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs. Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs. Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Mavs, lost to the Pistons, and play the 76ers next. The Timberwolves have won 6 of their last 9 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 117.9 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 46 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.5 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 20.9 points and 5.1 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Raptors, lost to the Thunder, and play the 76ers next. The Pistons have won 9 of their last 12 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.5 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 109.5 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.5 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 19.5 points and 1.8 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last five road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won 13 of their last 17 games as road underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Pistons have lost five of their last six night games against Timberwolves teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home favorites following a home win.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last six games as home favorites against the Timberwolves has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Ausar Thompson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
- Jalen Duren has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (751) of any player in the league this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (69.3%) this season.
- Ayo Dosunmu ranks 5th amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.6%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.5).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.4).
- The Timberwolves have used only 10 different starting fives this season—the fewest in the league.
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.9).
Pistons vs Timberwolves Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart and Cade Cunningham are out for the Pistons. Marcus Sasser is questionable.
Jaden McDaniels is out for the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards is questionable.
Pistons vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Pistons are getting the benefit of the doubt at home, where they’re 29-9 SU. However, they’re still down Cade and Stewart, while the Timberwolves have a chance to get Edwards back. Check the injury report before betting but if Ant-Man is going to play, there’s going to be value with the points. I’ve based the Timberwolves all season, as this team plays with its food far too often. However, I’ll take the points if the Wolves have their best player back while the Pistons are still down there. Again, check the injury report for updates before locking in anything.