Philadelphia 76ers (21-38) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (33-29)
March 4, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves -13.5; Over/Under: 221.5
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The Philadelphia 76ers pay a visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Tuesday night. Here’s a Timberwolves vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in terrible form as they’ve lost 12 of their last 14 games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting trampled by the Trail Blazers in a 119-102 home defeat last night. Andre Drummond led the team with 25 points and 18 rebounds, Justin Edwards added 16 points with six rebounds while Quentin Grimes chipped in with 14 points and nine assists. As a team, the 76ers shot just 43 percent from the field and 11 of 35 from the 3-point line as they got off to a great start and poured in 61 points in the first half to take the early lead. But they didn’t respond once the Trail Blazers turned it up as they got outscored by 63-41 in the second half to suffer yet another blowout defeat. The 76ers will play the Celtics, Jazz, and Hawks next.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been in a rut as they’ve lost six of their last eight games overall. They stopped a two-game skid with a 116-98 road win over the Suns on Sunday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 44 points, five rebounds, and seven assists, Donte DiVincenzo added 24 points with five steals off the bench while Julius Randle chipped in with 20 points. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 42 percent from the field and 21 of 52 from the 3-point line. The Timberwolves struggled to find their flow on offense and trailed for most of the first half before they caught fire with 67 points in the second half to make it look easy in the end. Naz Reid has been sensational for the Timberwolves this season, but he had a rough night of just seven points on three of 15 shooting, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker shot zero of six to finish scoreless.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last eight road games following a loss.
- The Timberwolves have won 16 of their last 18 home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Timberwolves have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a road win.
- The 76ers have won seven of their last nine games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 15 of the 76ers’ last 18 games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Timberwolves’ last nine games at Target Center following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last five games as road underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Timberwolves vs 76ers Prediction
The 76ers are still missing Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry, and maybe even Paul George again, while the Timberwolves have ruled out Rudy Gobert, and they have Julius Randle listed as questionable. This is one of those games where you should check the lineups before tipoff given the injury cloud hanging over both squads. With that being said, the Timberwolves still open as heavy favorites at home despite their recent lack of form. The 76ers are just the coldest team in the league right now, they are missing almost all their best players, and even Paul George has admitted that they aren’t a united team. The line is hefty, but I will stick with the Timberwolves to build some momentum with another big win in this spot.
