At 9:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-316) will host the Nets (+250) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 216.5.
Minnesota (-7.5 at DraftKings NY) is currently 1st in the Western Conference, while Brooklyn (-7.5) is 11th in the East. The Nets have lost three straight, while the Timberwolves are 39-17 and have won four of their last five games.
Brooklyn Nets Preview
As the underdog, the Nets have now gone 6 straight games without covering the spread. For the season, they are 9-29 as the underdog and 14-21 ATS. On the road, their ATS record is 9-16.
In their last game, the Nets lost to the Raptors by a score of 121-93. They were 1.5-point underdogs going into the game. This loss gives the Nets a 21-34 record for the season, which is 11th in the Eastern Conference.
Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is 26-29, and 54 of their 55 games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 216.5. The team’s last two games have gone under the posted totals.
The Nets’ O/U record for the season is now 26-29 after their last game vs. the Raptors finished with 214 points. The over/under line for that game was 231.
The Nets are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the NBA, making 13.8 threes per game (6th). However, they are just 14th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. Overall, the Nets are 25th in field goal percentage.
When it comes to scoring, Brooklyn is 22nd in the NBA at 113 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 22nd in the league at 97.6 possessions per game.
On the road, the Nets are averaging 111.8 points per game compared to 114.0 at home. So far this season, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.8% of their games.
On average, the Brooklyn defense is giving up 115.7 points per game (16th). Right now, they are on a 3 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. The Nets defense is coming off a game in which they held the Raptors offense to just 41.2% shooting. Overall, they gave up 121 points to Toronto.
Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
Minnesota is currently 39-17 and in 1st place in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 12-9 compared to 27-8 against the West.
As the favorite, the Timberwolves are 33-12 this season and have an ATS record of 22-22 as the favorite. Today, they are favored by 7.5 points and have gone 22-22 ATS at home.
Minnesota’s O/U record for the season is 28-28, and their games have averaged 220.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 216.5, and 46 of their games have had higher O/U lines.
In their last game, Minnesota lost to the Bucks by a score of 112-107. The O/U line for that game was 226.5, and the Timberwolves were favored by 4 points going into the game.
Minnesota went 0-1 ATS in their last game and are 29-26 ATS for the season. Their average scoring differential at home is +9.4 PPG, and they are 13-12 ATS at home.
At home, the Timberwolves are averaging 112.4 points per game. Overall, they are 20th in the league at 113.8 points per game. So far this season, Minnesota has outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.4% of their games.
Minnesota’s offensive style is centered around three-point shooting, as they are 15th in the league in three-pointers made per game. Overall, they are 3rd in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 39%. In terms of pace, the Timberwolves are 26th in the league.
When it comes to overall field goal percentage, Minnesota is 8th in the NBA. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage. In terms of assists, the Timberwolves are 17th in the league.
The Timberwolves’ defense is presently ranked 1st in the league, allowing an average of 106.8 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Timberwolves’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 50.4% and allowing 35.4% from beyond the arc.
Last season, the Nets and Timberwolves did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Timberwolves have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the spread the Nets went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 1-2 on an average of 214 points per game. The last three times, the Nets have matched up against the Timberwolves on the road, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
How to Bet Timberwolves vs. Nets in New York
The Nets come in as the underdog at +7.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout. As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 216.5, and our model projects the Nets and Timberwolves to reach a combined total of 255 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
- SportsBettingNY ATS Prediction: Nets +7.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 216.5