The Timberwolves host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, Jan 12. Today’s game is set for 8:00 ET and will be shown on BSN. Minnesota comes into this game as 15.5-point favorites with the total set at 221.5. Keep reading to get our Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers player props and predictions.
Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -15.5
- Total 221.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 12
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- TV: BSN
Trail Blazers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Portland has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-9 while averaging 103 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Although Minnesota has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 112 points per game in these games.
- The Timberwolves have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Do the Trail Blazers Have What it Takes on the Road?
So far this season, the Trail Blazers have gone 10-27 overall and are 1-2 in their last three games. In Western Conference matchups, the Trail Blazers are 5-21 compared to a 5-6 record in non-conference games.
In their last game, the Trail Blazers scored only 77 points vs. the Thunder. In total, they shot 27.7% from the field and went 11/49 from beyond the arc. Jerami Grant is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 21.4 points per game. As for Shaedon Sharpe, he is putting up 15.9 points per game this season.
On the season, the Portland Trail Blazers are giving up 116.8 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. In their last five games, they have been even worse, allowing 128.6 points per game, which is 28th in the league during that stretch.
For the season, opponents have made just 33.9% of their three-point attempts against Portland, which is 3rd in the NBA. However, they are allowing opponents to shoot 49.4% from the field overall, which is 25th in the league.
One area where the Blazers have struggled is on the glass, as they are just 25th in the NBA in rebounds per game. They are also just 22nd in blocked shots per game.
Will the Timberwolves Come Through as Home Favorites?
In their last ten games, the Timberwolves are 5-5 and have an overall record of 26-11. When playing away from home, the Timberwolves are 12-9 compared to a 14-2 record at home.
In their most recent game, the Timberwolves put up 120 points on the Celtics. For the game, they shot 46.3% from the field and hit 14 threes. On the season, the Timberwolves have a field goal percentage of 48%, which is 8th best in the league. When it comes to three-pointers, they are 4th in percentage and 20th in makes.
When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been the best in the NBA this season, allowing just 107.8 points per game. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 102.9 points per contest.
Over their last five games, Minnesota has continued to play well on the defensive end, ranking 4th in the NBA in field goal percentage allowed at 44.1%. During this stretch, they have also been the best team in the league at defending two-point shots, allowing opponents to shoot just 47.8% from inside the arc.
So far this season, opposing teams have scored less than their season average in 73.0% of their games against the Timberwolves. When it comes to three-point shooting, Minnesota has been able to limit opponents to just 34.9% shooting from beyond the arc.
Timberwolves vs. Blazers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Anfernee Simons and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -104 while the under is at -122. In this game against the Timberwolves, we suggest betting on the under for Anfernee Simons and his points prop set at 24.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 24.
- The Prop: Anfernee Simons Under 24.5 Points (-122)
Timberwolves vs. Blazers Predictions
In this Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Trail Blazers at +15.5. While we project the Timberwolves to win 114-101, our recommendation is to bet on the Trail Blazers for the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 221.5 and given that our model is projecting 215 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Trail Blazers +15.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook