Nets vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 10

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 10, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Timberwolves (34-33) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Nets (37-29)
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Friday, March 10, 2023 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSN & YES

The Brooklyn Nets visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Minneapolis.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Nets vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 36-30 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 32-35 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets+4.5 -110O 226.5 -110+155
Minnesota Timberwolves -4.5 -110U 226.5 -110-190

Timberwolves vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Friday‘s game with 61.5% confidence.

Timberwolves vs Nets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Nets and Timberwolves, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 away games (+13.11 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 62 games (+12.64 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 2H Moneyline in 16 of their last 23 away games (+12.54 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 46 games (+12.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 3Q Spread in 22 of their last 31 away games (+11.74 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 56 of their last 89 games (+18.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 73 games (+17.87 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 54 of their last 89 games (+15.85 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 44 games (+15.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 81 games (+12.19 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 36-30 (+2.95 Units / 4.06% ROI).

  • 37-29 against the Moneyline (+1.15 Units / 0.89% ROI)
  • 29-36 against the Over for game total points (-10.6 Units / -14.6% ROI)
  • 36-29 against the Under for game total points (+4.1 Units / 5.65% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 32-35 (-6.5 Units / -8.81% ROI).

  • 34-33 against the Moneyline (-8.8 Units / -7.54% ROI)
  • 31-36 against the Over for game total points (-8.6 Units / -11.67% ROI)
  • 36-31 against the Under for game total points (+1.9 Units / 2.58% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 28 of their last 78 games (-37.49 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 81 games (-27.49 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Over in 36 of their last 89 games (-24.55 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 81 games (-23.90 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 41 of their last 84 games (-18.05 Units / -12% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 85 games (-23.30 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 61 games (-18.46 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 29 away games (-18.30 Units / -46% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 82 games (-17.70 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 29 away games (-17.05 Units / -54% ROI)

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Brooklyn Nets: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Nets are 64-32 (.667) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .574

The Nets are 7-35 (.167) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .225

The Nets are 6-12 (.333) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .530

The Nets are 40-8 (.833) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .769

Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Brooklyn Nets

The Timberwolves are 45-24 (.652) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .569

The Timberwolves are 26-53 (.329) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .432

The Timberwolves are 18-9 (.667) when they win the turnover margin this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .570

The Timberwolves are 10-57 (.149) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .220

Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. NetsFriday‘s Game, Mar. 10

  • Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves): The hope is that Towns is able to come back for the teams’ final 10-15 games of the season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This timetable would put his possible return for mid-to-late March.
  • Jaylen Nowell (Timberwolves): Nowell hasn’t played since Feb. 24 against Charlotte and remains without a timetable to return.
  • Royce O’Neale (Nets): O’Neale is out for Thursday’s (Mar. 9) game against Brooklyn.
  • Ben Simmons (Nets): Simmons hasn’t played since Feb. 15 against Miami and remains without a timetable to return.
  • Nic Claxton (Nets): Claxton is out for Thursday’s (Mar.9) game against Brooklyn.
  • Spencer Dinwiddie (Nets): Dinwiddie is out for Thursday’s (Mar.9) game against Brooklyn.
  • Cameron Johnson (Nets): Johnson is out for Thursday’s (Mar. 9) game against Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have a TS% of 53% in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Nets are shooting 50% (373/740) in close and late situations this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%

The Nets have an eFG% of 58% in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Nets are shooting 50% (1,298/2,593) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 116.3 points per game (8,028 points/69 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.0

The Timberwolves have averaged 1.33 points per shot (7,046 points/5,314 shots) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The Timberwolves shot 35% from three (944/2,706) in the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Timberwolves have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,552 assists/ 928 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 6.5 blocks per game (383 blocks/59 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (831 blocks/141 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 7.1 steals per game (1,002 steals/141 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Nets have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (411 blocks/69 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 8.6 steals per game (1,225 steals/143 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Timberwolves have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (339 blocks/61 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Timberwolves have averaged 8.6 steals per game (1,857 steals/215 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Timberwolves have 1,225 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among NBA teams


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