Brooklyn Nets (26-54) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (47-33)
April 11, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves -19.5; Over/Under: 216.5
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Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets have been in a real slump as they’ve lost nine of their last 12 games overall, and they will be hoping to bounce back here after getting trounced by the Hawks in a 133-109 home defeat last night. Jalen Wilson led the team with 20 points on six of 10 shooting, Tosan Evbuomwan added 18 points, and Tyson Etienne chipped in with 16 points. As a team, the Nets shot just 40 percent from the field and 22 of 52 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the intensity of the Hawks from the start. They were never really in the contest after falling behind by 24 points going into halftime. Keon Johnson was the only starter to finish in double figures in scoring, as he scored just 10 points while committing six turnovers.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been in great form as they’ve reeled off six wins from their last seven games overall. They will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the Grizzlies in a 141-125 road win last night. Anthony Edwards led the team with 44 points on 13 of 19 shooting, Julius Randle added 31 points with 10 rebounds and five assists, while Naz Reid chipped in with 14 points off the bench. As a team, the Timberwolves shot a healthy 55 percent from the field and 20 of 44 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and allowed 41 points in the second quarter to trail going into halftime. Before they caught fire with a season-high 52 points in the third quarter to take a 23-point lead and win comfortably in the end.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last seven night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games at Target Center.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last five home games against Nets teams that held a losing record.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The road team has won eight of the Nets’ last nine games.
- The Timberwolves have lost eight of their last 15 games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 14 Friday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The road team has covered the spread in 11 of the Nets’ last 12 games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (65.0%).
- The Timberwolves are one of only two teams that have won at least one quarter in every game this season.
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (37.7).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for H2 points per game this season (51.4).
Timberwolves vs Nets Prediction
The Nets are still missing D’Angelo Russell, Cam Thomas, and Cameron Johnson, while the Timberwolves are coming in with a full squad once again. The Nets have nothing to play for at this stage of the season. They rested all their best players and just got smashed by the Hawks last night. In contrast, the Timberwolves come into this meeting as one of the form teams over the past two weeks, and they just put on 141 points in a big win over the Grizzlies. The line was always going to be hefty for this one, but I think the Timberwolves will jump out to an early lead and pile on the points to win this one comfortably at home.
