The Brooklyn Nets (17-26) will host the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-13) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota is currently favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 217.
Brooklyn (11th in the East) is currently on a two-game losing streak, while Minnesota (2nd in the West) is 2nd in the Western Conference.
Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
In Minnesota’s games this season, the average over/under line has been 223.4 points, which is higher than today’s line of 217. The team’s games have averaged 221.2 points per game.
The Timberwolves have an O/U record of 23-21 this season, and their most recent game vs. the Wizards finished with a combined 225 points, going under the O/U line of 229.
Minnesota is 22-21 against the spread this season, including an 11-11 ATS record on the road. As the favorite, they are 17-17 ATS, and they have covered the spread in two straight games on the road.
In their last game, the Timberwolves beat the Wizards by a score of 118-107. They were favored by 10 points in that game, giving them an ATS win.
With a record of 31-13, the Timberwolves are currently 2nd in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 21-7 and 5-2 in their division.
So far this season, the Timberwolves have been a below-average offensive team, ranking 21st in scoring at 113.5 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 114.2 points compared to 112.7 at home.
Minnesota’s offense has been efficient overall, as they are 9th in field goal percentage at 48%. They have also been one of the league’s best three-point shooting teams, hitting 38% of their attempts (3rd).
When it comes to pace, the Timberwolves are 23rd in the league at 97.9 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 17th with an average of 26.4.
So far, the Timberwolves’ defense is ranked 1st in the league at 107.8 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Timberwolves squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 50.5% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.5% from downtown.
Brooklyn Nets Preview
Today, the Nets are looking to end a two-game losing streak as they host the Timberwolves. In their last game, Brooklyn lost to the Knicks by a score of 108-103.
Coming into today’s game, the Nets are 17-26 and are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place.
As the underdog, Brooklyn has lost their last two games and are 7-21 on the season. Today, they are 4.5-point underdogs. Against the spread, the Nets are 11-15 as the underdog and have an average scoring differential of -6.6 points per game.
This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 22-21 and their games have averaged a combined 229.5 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 217, which is lower than their season average of 228.4.
Brooklyn’s ATS record for the season is 20-21, including a 12-7 record at home. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two games and have an average scoring differential of +2.3 points per game at home.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Nets are 20th in the league in scoring at 113.9 points per game. However, they have been better at home, averaging 115.2 points per contest.
Despite their below-average field goal percentage (28th), Brooklyn is 7th in three-point shooting, making 13.7 triples per game. Overall, they are 25th in two-point shooting at 52%.
On the season, the Nets are 24th in free throw attempts and makes (21.4 and 16.2 per game, respectively). In terms of pace, they are 24th in the league at 97.8 possessions per game.
This season, the Nets’ defense is the 16th ranked defense in the NBA at 16th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 55.8% of their games. On two point field goal attempts, the Nets’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 52.7% and allowing 38.0% from beyond the arc.
The Timberwolves and Nets did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Timberwolves have a record of 2-1. The Timberwolves also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 239 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1. As the host vs. the Timberwolves, the Nets have gone 2-1 vs the spread.
How to Bet Nets vs. Timberwolves in New York
The Timberwolves is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 115-109. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Timberwolves at -4.5. As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 217, and our model projects the Timberwolves and Nets to reach a combined total of 224 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
- SportsBettingNY ATS Prediction: Timberwolves -4.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 217