Bucks vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 12

  • The Timberwolves are -6.5 favorites vs. the Bucks
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
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The Milwaukee Bucks visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Minneapolis, MN, USA.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Bucks vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 221.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bucks are 23-29 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 23-29 against the spread.


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Bucks vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Milwaukee Bucks+8.5 -115O 221.5 -105+260
Minnesota Timberwolves -8.5 -105U 221.5 -115-325

Timberwolves vs Bucks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Wednesday‘s game with 79.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Bucks and Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Bucks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bucks will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 56.4% confidence.


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  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 away games (+11.60 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 1H Spread in 28 of their last 44 games (+10.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 44 games (+8.45 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 30 of their last 49 games (+8.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 40 games (+6.97 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 56 of their last 89 games (+17.63 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 4Q Spread in 56 of their last 100 games (+12.22 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 18 games (+9.30 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 49 games at home (+9.10 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bucks have gone 23-29 (-8.9 Units / -15.27% ROI).

  • 29-24 against the Moneyline (-17.85 Units / -13.3% ROI)
  • 27-26 against the Over for game total points (-1.6 Units / -2.74% ROI)
  • 26-27 against the Under for game total points (-3.7 Units / -6.35% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 23-29 (-8.95 Units / -15.05% ROI).

  • 30-24 against the Moneyline (-18.85 Units / -13.69% ROI)
  • 29-25 against the Over for game total points (+1.5 Units / 2.53% ROI)
  • 25-29 against the Under for game total points (-6.9 Units / -11.62% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 43 of their last 96 games (-41.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 64 games (-26.90 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1Q Spread in 38 of their last 97 games (-26.90 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 94 games (-24.05 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the Spread in 15 of their last 50 games at home (-21.30 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the Moneyline in 45 of their last 87 games (-57.65 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 88 games (-29.60 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 3Q Spread in 34 of their last 87 games (-24.85 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 70 games (-20.05 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the Team Total Over in 37 of their last 88 games (-19.95 Units / -20% ROI)

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

The Bucks were 14-7 (.667) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .532

The Bucks are 13-2 (.867) when winning the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .754

The Bucks are 58-23 (.716) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Bucks are 30-12 (.714) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .571

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

The Timberwolves were 23-10 (.697) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Timberwolves were 25-12 (.676) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Timberwolves are 77-42 (.647) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .509

The Timberwolves are 62-17 (.785) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .659

Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks averaged 1.39 points per shot (4,829 points/3,483 shots) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Bucks are shooting 74% from the free throw line (843/1,142) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

The Bucks have averaged 5.5 fast break points per game (285 points/52 games) in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bucks are shooting 39% from three (753/1,948) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 11.7 fast break points per game (316 points/27 games) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.7

The Timberwolves shot 43% (368/853) in close and late situations last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Timberwolves have averaged 12.9 fast break points per game (697 points/54 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.5

The Timberwolves have averaged 45.1 points in the paint per game (2,436 points/54 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.6

Milwaukee Bucks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks have averaged 38.2 defensive rebounds per game (7,135 rebounds/187 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Bucks have averaged 7.2 steals per game (377 steals/52 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.3

The Bucks have averaged 37.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,950 rebounds/52 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Bucks averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,035 rebounds/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,971 rebounds/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Timberwolves allowed a TS% of 49% last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%

The Timberwolves allowed an eFG% of 50% at home last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

The Timberwolves have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (765 blocks/136 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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