The Trail Blazers are gearing up to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, Feb 15. The game is slated for 10:00 ET and will be broadcast on ROOT. Minnesota comes into this game as 9-point favorites with the total set at 214.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves player props and predictions below.
Blazers vs. Timberwolves Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -9
- Total 214.5
Top Sportsbooks in Ohio
Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Feb 15
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Moda Center, Portland OR
- TV: ROOT
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.
- The Timberwolves are 3-0 ATS in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.
- The last ten games that Minnesota was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 6-4 straight up.
Trail Blazers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five home contests, Portland has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 111 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight-up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Can The Timberwolves Secure a Win at Portland?
In the Western Conference, the Timberwolves are in 1st place with a record of 38-16. Against the Western Conference, they are 26-8 and 7-2 in their division.
On the road, Minnesota has a straight-up record of 19-11, which is 11th in the West. Their ATS record on the road is 15-14, and they have covered the spread in three straight games.
Minnesota has an O/U record of 27-27 this season, and their games have averaged 220.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 214.5.
The Timberwolves have won three straight games and are favored by 9 points today. Against the spread, they are 28-25 overall and 21-21 as the favorite.
In their last game, the Timberwolves beat the Trail Blazers by a score of 121-109. Minnesota was favored by 8.5 points going into the game, and the O/U line was 213.5.
When it comes to scoring, the Timberwolves are 20th in the league at 113.7 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 114.5 points per game compared to 112.7 at home.
Minnesota’s offense is one of the best shooting teams in the league, ranking 7th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 2nd in three-point shooting at 39%.
So far this season, the Timberwolves have outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 26th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Timberwolves’ defense is giving up an average of 107.0 points per contest. Minnesota’s defense is currently forcing 14 turnovers per game, which is 25th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 7th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.9 rejections per game.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Portland?
Today, the Trail Blazers are looking to end their five-game losing streak as they take on the Timberwolves. In their last game, the Blazers lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 121-109.
As the underdog, Portland is 14-34 straight-up this season and 24-24 vs. the spread. Today, they are 9-point underdogs and have gone 3-0 ATS on the road.
In terms of their O/U record, Portland is 23-29-1 for the season. In their last game vs. Minnesota, the O/U line was 213.5, and the teams combined for 230 points.
Portland’s O/U record for the season is 23-29-1, and their games have averaged 224.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 214.5.
In the Western Conference standings, the Trail Blazers are currently in 14th place with a record of 15-38. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 6-30 and 1-10 in divisional play.
For the season, the Trail Blazers are 25-28 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in their last three games. At home, they are 11-14 ATS compared to 14-14 on the road.
When it comes to scoring, the Blazers are 29th in the NBA at 108.2 points per game. At home, they are averaging 110.7 points per game.
Portland is one of the top offensive-rebounding teams in the league, averaging 11.9 offensive boards per game.
So far this season, the Blazers have had a below-average offense, ranking 30th in assists at 22.7 per game. In terms of pace, they are 20th in the NBA.
Portland’s defense is currently in line with the NBA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 116.5 points per game. Opponents are hitting 58.5% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 34.6% of their three-point attempts.
Blazers vs. Timberwolves Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Anfernee Simons and his points prop of 22.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -130. With his prop at 22.5, our model suggests taking the over as we have him finishing with 24. We have him finishing with a field goal percentage of 42.1% and knocking down four threes.
- The Prop: Anfernee Simons Over 22.5 Points (-105)
NBA Player Prop Special: Thursday, Feb. 15
This is a no-brainer NBA prop for NEW USERS of Underdog Fantasy on Thursday.
Our partners at Underdog Fantasy are offering a promotion that allows you to take Anthony Edwards over 0.5 points.
- New customers can also get up to a $100 deposit bonus with promo code PROPS.
- You can pair this with one of the aforementioned props or use our NBA cheat sheets for help.
- This presents a fantastic opportunity to boost your bankroll.
To redeem this exclusive offer, simply click here or the banner below.
Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers game, our recommendation is to take the Trail Blazers at +9. Despite our model showing the Timberwolves winning 125-124, we like Trail Blazers as our point-spread pick.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 214.5, and our model predicts the Timberwolves and Trail Blazers to score a combined 249 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Trail Blazers +9 | at Fanduel Sportsbook