The Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Thunder, split with the Grizzlies, and they play the Pelicans next. The Timberwolves have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 119.3 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.1 points on 46 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.4 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.3 points and 5.4 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Magic, beat the Jazz, and they play the Bulls next. The Raptors have won 13 of their last 21 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.9 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 19.6 points and 5 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.1 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last 20 games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Raptors have won 22 of their last 23 games against the Timberwolves at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against the Timberwolves following a win.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Scotiabank Arena.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Raptors have lost each of their last eight Wednesday games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games after losing as favorites.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Raptors’ last nine home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Scottie Barnes is the only player in the league to have recorded 25+ rebounds in a game this season.
- Jamal Shead ranks 7th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.1) this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (70.3%) this season.
- Naz Reid ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (2.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (983) this season.
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (19.3) this season.
- The Timberwolves have used only six different starting fives this season – fewest in the league.
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.8).
Raptors vs Timberwolves Injury Report
Jakob Poeltl is out for the Raptors.
The Timberwolves will be without Terrence Shannon. Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards are questionable.
Raptors vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Raptors and the points are intriguing when you consider the Timberwolves play with their food and have bizarre losses. We just saw it against the Grizzlies. We’re also seeing Randle and Edwards still on the injury report. However, the line is soft, and I have to side with the better team in this spot. Assuming Randle and Edwards play, they’re the better side, and there’s not much wiggle room to consider the Raptors. The Timberwolves are 4-1 SU and ATS in their last 5 games. I’ll lay the small number with the Wolves on the road.