If you’re looking for 76ers vs. Timberwolves predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Timberwolves are on the move to take on the 76ers on Wednesday, Dec 20 at 7:00 ET. At present, the total is set at 226.5, and the 76ers are favored by 3.5 at home. Keep reading to get our 76ers vs. Timberwolves player props and predictions.
76ers vs. Timberwolves Odds
- Spread: 76ers -3.5
- Total 226.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 20
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia PA
- TV: NBCS
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Minnesota has averaged 112 points per game while allowing 110. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
76ers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Philadelphia has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 121 points per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 8-2 straight up.
Will the Timberwolves Find a Way to Win in Philadelphia?
Coming into today’s game against the 76ers, the Timberwolves are looking to stay above .500. Overall, their record is 20-5. In non-conference games, they are 7-2 and have gone 13-3 against Western Conference teams.
The Timberwolves offense is coming off a game in which they scored 112 points vs. the Heat. Overall their field goal percentage was 49.4% while connecting on 11 threes. Minnesota’s offense is currently one of the slower paced teams in the NBA, at 98 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 23rd in attempts and 7th in three-point shooting percentage.
In the current season, the Timberwolves defense has excelled, sitting 1 in the NBA by allowing 105.9 points per game.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Timberwolves are forcing 14 per game, which is 22nd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 3rd in blocked shots at 6.3 per game.
Will the 76ers Win at Home?
In their last 10 games, the 76ers are 7-3 and have an overall record of 18-8. As of now, they are 3rd in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Atlantic Division.
The 76ers’ offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 104 points against the Bulls. In that game, they made 11/32 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 43.2%. The team’s top scorer is Joel Embiid, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 34.4, while Tyrese Maxey also maintains a PPG average of 25.8 leading up to the game.
In the current season, the 76ers defense has excelled, sitting 7 in the NBA by allowing 110.9 points per game.
The Philadelphia defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Philadelphia.
76ers vs. Timberwolves Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Joel Embiid and his points prop of 33.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -108. In his matchup vs. the 76ers, we are recommending to take the under on Joel Embiid and his prop of 33.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 32.
- The Prop: Joel Embiid Under 33.5 Points (-108)
76ers vs. Timberwolves Predictions
We’re calling a win for the 76ers, with a final score of 115-110, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the 76ers at -3.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 226.5 and given that our model is projecting 225 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: 76ers -3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook