Minnesota Timberwolves (8-6) vs. Toronto Raptors (3-12)
November 21, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +6.5; Over/Under: +224
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors meet Thursday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Kings and Suns, and they play the Celtics, Rockets, Raptors, Clippers, and Lakers next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 28.1 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 21.6 points and 4.4 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 10.4 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Celtics, beat the Pacers, and they play the Cavaliers, Pistons, and Pelicans next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.4 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 119.5 points on 46.8 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.2 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.3 points and 7.8 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 12 games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last seven road games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine home games following a home win.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Raptors’ last 12 home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the Timberwolves’ last 11 games as road favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves should be favored for obvious reasons, but they’ve been shaky over the last week or so, which includes losses in 3 of their last 5 games. The other two results were tight games against the Kings and an undermanned Suns squad. The Toronto Raptors are still banged up and losing, but they’re 10-5 ATS on the season. The Raptors are a top-five cover team this season and have had endless games come down to the wire. It makes you think about what the Raptors could be if they were healthy. Anyway, give me the points.
