The Timberwolves are gearing up for a showdown against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Mar 27. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSN. Minnesota comes into this matchup as 15-point favorites, with the over/under set at 216.5. Will the Timberwolves manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Timberwolves vs. Pistons predictions.
Timberwolves vs. Pistons Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -15
- Total 216.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 27
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- TV: BSN
Pistons Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five road games, Detroit has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 99 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 1-9. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Timberwolves offense has averaged 117 points per game while allowing an average of 105. Minnesota posted an overall record of 8-2 while going 8-2 ATS.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 8-2 straight up.
Do the Pistons Have What it Takes on the Road?
The Pistons have lost seven straight games and are 12-60 overall this season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 15th place and 5th in the Central Division.
Detroit has been the underdog in all but seven of their games this season. As the underdog, they are 9-56 straight-up and 32-32 against the spread. Today, they are 15-point underdogs.
This season, the Pistons have an O/U record of 36-35-1. In their games, the average combined scoring is 231.3 points per game, and the average O/U line is 229.2.
In their last game, the Pistons lost to the Knicks by a score of 124-99. The O/U line for that game was 211.5, and Detroit was getting 17 points going into the game.
On the road, the Pistons are 5-29 for the season, and they are 17-17 ATS. Their average scoring differential on the road is -10.5 points per game.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Pistons are 24th in the league in scoring at 111.1 points per game. They have actually been better on the road, averaging 111.8 points away from home compared to 110.5 at home.
So far this season, Detroit has outscored the NBA average in just 29.2% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 7th in the league at 99.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Pistons are 20th in field goal percentage at 46%. They are also 20th in two-point shooting at 53% but have struggled from three, hitting just 35% of their attempts (25th).
On defense, the Pistons are ranked 26th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 65.3% of their games. Opponents are hitting 56.0% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.3% of their three-point attempts.
Will the Minnesota Defense Show Up at Home?
Minnesota is heavily favored today (-15) and has gone 41-14 as the favorite this season. They have been favored in 55 of their 71 games and have covered the spread in their last three games at home.
Looking at their ATS record, Minnesota is 37-33 overall and 17-17 at home. Their average scoring margin vs. the spread at home is +8.3 points per game.
The Timberwolves’ O/U record for the season is 36-35, and their games have averaged 219.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 216.5, and 15 of their games have had lower O/U lines.
In their last game, the Timberwolves defeated the Warriors by a score of 114-110. The O/U line for that game was 220.5 points. Minnesota covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites.
Minnesota is currently 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 49-22. In non-conference play, they are 15-10 and 34-12 against Western Conference opponents.
When playing at home, the Timberwolves are averaging 111.6 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. Overall, they are 18th in scoring at 113.2 points per game. In terms of pace, Minnesota is 20th in the league at 97.1 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Timberwolves have made 12.7 three-pointers per game, which is 15th in the NBA. However, they are just 26th in offensive rebounds at 9.5 per game. In terms of two-point shooting, Minnesota is 18th in the league at 54%.
Overall, the Timberwolves are 10th in field goal percentage at 48%. When it comes to free throws, they are 11th in the NBA with 17.8 makes per game. In terms of assists, Minnesota is 17th in the league at 26.5 per game.
The Timberwolves’ defense is presently ranked 1st in the league, allowing an average of 106.5 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Timberwolves are forcing 13.4 per game, which is 21st in the league. They also come into the game sitting 6th in blocked shots at 6.1 per game.
Timberwolves vs. Pistons Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Cade Cunningham and his points prop of 19.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -105. Considering his prop is set at 19.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 21. We anticipate him shooting 44.4% from the field and making two threes.
- The Prop: Cade Cunningham Over 19.5 Points (-127)
Timberwolves vs. Pistons Predictions
In this Pistons vs. Timberwolves matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Pistons at +15. While we project the Timberwolves to win 111-103, our recommendation is to bet on the Pistons for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 216.5 and our model has the Pistons and Timberwolves finishing with a combined 214 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pistons +15 | at Fanduel Sportsbook