Milwaukee Bucks (28-24) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (30-24)
February 12, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves -6; Over/Under: 225
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The Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Timberwolves vs Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Warriors, beat the 76ers, and they play the Clippers, Wizards, and Heat next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114.6 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.8 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25 points and 4.7 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Trail Blazers, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Thunder, Rockets, and Lakers next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 111.7 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 108 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.2 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.9 points and 4.5 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden McDaniels is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Bucks have lost seven of their last eight games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last four games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Bucks’ last eight games at Target Center.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Bucks.
- The Bucks have won each of their last four night games at Target Center.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last four night games at Target Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last five games against Central Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Bucks’ last six games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Timberwolves vs Bucks Injury Report
The Timberwolves won’t have Donte DiVincenzo, Jesse Edwards, and Julius Randle. Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley are questionable.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for the Bucks with a calf injury.
Timberwolves vs Bucks Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been shaky at times this season, but this is more of a fade of the Bucks than anything. The Bucks feel like a team that needs the break to get here, as they’ve lost eight of their last 10 games, and they’ve covered just two of those results. Not having Antetokounmpo makes things worse. Obviously, you have to check the injury report to make sure Edwards and Conley play, but either way, the Bucks aren’t playing well and aren’t covering tickets, and they’re down their best player. The Timberwolves should win this game comfortably at home. I’ll lay the six points with the Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
