Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Mar. 19

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 19, 2022, 4:51 PM
  • The Bucks (36-24) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Timberwolves (32-28)
  • Total (Over/Under): 244.5 points
  • Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 5:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSN & BSWI

The Milwaukee Bucks visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00pm EDT in Minneapolis.

The Bucks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

So far this NBA season, the Bucks are 31-37 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 37-30 against the spread.

The Bucks vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 244.5 total points for the game.


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Bucks vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Milwaukee Bucks-2.5 -110O 244.5 -110-140
Minnesota Timberwolves +2.5 -110U 244.5 -110115

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bucks have gone:

  • 31-37 against the Spread (-9.7 Units / -12.97% ROI)
  • 42-26 against the Moneyline (-21.85 Units / -8.75% ROI)
  • 34-34 against the Over for game total points (-3.4 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 34-34 against the Under for game total points (-3.4 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • Away – Positive ATS Trends
  • Away – Negative ATS Trends

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone:

  • 37-30 against the Spread (+4 Units / 5.27% ROI)
  • 39-30 against the Moneyline (+3.9 Units / 2.7% ROI)
  • 41-28 against the Over for game total points (+10.2 Units / 13.44% ROI)
  • 28-41 against the Under for game total points (-17.1 Units / -22.53% ROI)
  • Home – Positive ATS Trends
  • Home – Negative ATS Trends

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Milwaukee Bucks: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Bucks are 38-4 (.905) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .776

The Bucks are 36-17 (.679) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .558

The Bucks are 23-10 (.697) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Bucks are 67-14 (.827) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .701

Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks

The Timberwolves were 5-22 (.185) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

The Timberwolves were 8-21 (.276) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

The Timberwolves were 10-44 (.185) when allowing 110 or more points last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .321

The Timberwolves are 1-27 (.036) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .132

Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. BucksSaturday‘s Game, Mar. 19

  • Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves): The Timberwolves announced F Jaden McDaniels has a sprained left ankle and will be reassesed in two weeks.
  • Jarred Vanderbilt (Timberwolves): Vanderbilt is questionable for Saturday’s (Mar. 19) game against Milwaukee.
  • Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves): Edwards is probable for Saturday’s (Mar. 19) game against Milwaukee.
  • Naz Reid (Timberwolves): Reid is questionable for Saturday’s (Mar. 19) game against Milwaukee.
  • Jordan McLaughlin (Timberwolves): McLaughlin is questionable for Saturday’s (Mar. 19) game against Milwaukee.
  • Pat Connaughton (Bucks): Connaughton is probable for Saturday’s (Mar. 19) game against Minnesota.
  • DeAndre’ Bembry (Bucks): The Bucks announced that Bembry sustained a torn right ACL and MCL.

Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks averaged 120.1 points per game (8,649 points/72 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Bucks have made 14.1 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Bucks averaged 59.2 points per game (4,264 points/72 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.8

The Bucks shot 48% (1,551/3,213) in the second half last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 0.50 points per possession (6,294 points/13,177 possessions) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.53

The Timberwolves have averaged 12.4 offensive rebounds per game (560 rebounds/45 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.3

The Timberwolves have made 14.3 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Timberwolves have averaged 11.3 offensive rebounds per game (1,317 rebounds/117 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.0

Milwaukee Bucks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks averaged 37.8 defensive rebounds per game (2,724 rebounds/72 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.4

The Bucks have averaged 37.1 defensive rebounds per game (4,893 rebounds/132 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Bucks have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,169 rebounds/60 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.2

The Bucks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (244 blocks/60 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,481 rebounds/45 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Timberwolves averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,376 rebounds/72 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.4

The Timberwolves have blocked 260 shots this season — 3rd most among NBA teams

The Timberwolves have 394 steals this season — 4th most among NBA teams


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