The Timberwolves are ready to clash with the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, Feb 23. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 10:00 ET and will be televised on ESPN. Minnesota enters this game as 4-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 225.5. Can the Timberwolves pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Timberwolves vs. Bucks predictions.
Timberwolves vs. Bucks Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -4
- Total 225.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Feb 23
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- TV: ESPN
Bucks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although Milwaukee has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 0-3. The team averaged 108 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bucks have a straight up record of 0-10 and an ATS mark of 1-9.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five home contests, Minnesota has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 124 points per game.
- The Timberwolves have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Milwaukee?
Milwaukee’s ATS record on the road is 9-17, and they have lost their last three games ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 0-6 ATS this season and have lost five straight ATS as the underdog.
This season, the Bucks have an O/U record of 30-26. In their games this season, the average combined scoring total is 240.9, and the average O/U line is 238.6.
In their last game against the Grizzlies, the Bucks lost 113-110 as 14-point favorites. The O/U line for that game was 222.5, and the Bucks were 4-2 as the underdog.
Milwaukee is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 35-21. In the Central Division, they are in 2nd place. On the road, the Bucks are 12-14.
As 4-point underdogs today, the Bucks are looking to end a two-game losing streak. In their last six games as the underdog, they are 0-6 straight-up and 1-5 ATS.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Bucks are averaging 122 points per game, which is 2nd in the NBA. On the road, they are averaging 120.5 points per game.
So far this season, Milwaukee has outscored the NBA scoring average in 69.6% of their games. In terms of pace, the Bucks are 4th in the league at 101.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Bucks are 5th in the NBA at 49%. They have made an average of 14.2 three-pointers per game, which is 5th in the league.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Bucks is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 118.8 points per game (23rd). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Bucks are forcing 12.5 per game, which is 11th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 15th in blocked shots at 5.2 per game.
Can Minnesota Lock in a Home Win?
Minnesota comes into today’s game against the Bucks as the Western Conference’s top team with a record of 39-16. In the Western Conference, they are 27-8 compared to 12-8 against non-conference opponents.
As the favorite, the Timberwolves have won three straight games and are 33-11 overall as the favorite this season. Their ATS record as the favorite is 22-21, and they are 29-25 ATS for the season (16-14 ATS on the road).
Minnesota’s O/U record for the season is 28-27, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 220.7 points, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 225.5.
In their last game, the Timberwolves defeated the Trail Blazers by a score of 128-91. They were favored by 9.5 points going into the game and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 216.
At home this season, the Timberwolves are averaging 112.7 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA. Overall, Minnesota is 20th in scoring at 114 points per game.
So far, the Timberwolves have outscored the NBA scoring average in 47.3% of their games. In terms of pace, Minnesota is 26th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Timberwolves are 7th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, Minnesota is 3rd in three-point shooting at 39%.
So far this season, the Timberwolves defense has been performing well, ranking 1st in the NBA at 106.7 points allowed per contest. Inside the arc, the Timberwolves defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 50.3% and 35.4% from three-point territory.
Timberwolves vs. Bucks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Anthony Edwards and his points prop of 27.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. In this game against the Timberwolves, we suggest betting on the under for Anthony Edwards and his points prop set at 27.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 27.
- The Prop: Anthony Edwards Under 27.5 Points (-115)
Timberwolves vs. Bucks Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +4, we have the Bucks as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 225.5 and given that our model is projecting 283 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Bucks +4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook