The Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Saturday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Timberwolves vs. Pistons prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs. Pistons pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Pelicans, lost to the Hawks, and play the Thunder next. The Pistons have won 8 of their last 10 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.5 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 44.4 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 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Celtics and Rockets and play the Mavs next. The Timberwolves have split their last 10 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 118.3 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.5 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 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 37.2 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 44.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Pistons have lost 23 of their last 26 road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have won each of their four previous day games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in four of their last five games.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last six games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Timberwolves have lost four of their last five games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points: Facts
- Seven of the Timberwolves’ last eight games against the Pistons following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Pistons’ last four games against the Timberwolves following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
Timberwolves vs Pistons Injury Report
Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels are out for the Timberwolves. Ayo Dosunmu is questionable.
Isaiah Stewart and Cade Cunningham are out for the Pistons. Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, and Ausar Thompson are questionable.
Timberwolves vs Pistons Prediction
I’ve been fading the Timberwolves a lot this season, and it’s paid off as they’re 32-41 ATS. I’m not thrilled seeing Edwards and McDaniels listed out. However, the Timberwolves are at home, and the Pistons’ injury report is ugly. Already down Cade, there’s a chance Duran, Harris, and Thompson don’t play either. In fact, seeing the Pistons as a dog tells me oddsmakers are prepared; they’re severely undermanned. If that’s the case, the Timberwolves should take advantage even if they’re down two starters. Randle and Reid will be two of the best players on the court. We’re laying a bucket. Give me the Wolves at home.