Timberwolves vs Nets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 25, 2024, 4:32 PM
  • The Timberwolves are -3.5 favorites vs. the Nets
  • Total (Over/Under): 217.5 points
  • Watch the game on YES | BSN+

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Brooklyn, NY.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Timberwolves vs Nets Over/Under is 217.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 22-21 against the spread, while the Nets are 20-22 against the spread.


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Timberwolves vs. Nets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves-3.5 -110O 217.5 -115-160
Brooklyn Nets +3.5 -110U 217.5 -105+135

Nets vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Thursday‘s game with 64.9% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Timberwolves and Nets, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Nets vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Nets will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 53.3% confidence.


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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 45 away games (+15.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 71 games (+14.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 37 of their last 59 games (+13.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 33 of their last 54 games (+12.45 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 2Q Spread in 28 of their last 45 away games (+9.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 43 games at home (+16.95 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 44 games at home (+14.55 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 39 games at home (+13.05 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 47 of their last 83 games (+9.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 67 games (+7.80 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 22-21 (-1.1 Units / -2.27% ROI).

  • 31-13 against the Moneyline (+6.2 Units / 4.83% ROI)
  • 22-21 against the Over for game total points (-1.1 Units / -2.27% ROI)
  • 21-22 against the Under for game total points (-3.15 Units / -6.52% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 20-22 (-4.1 Units / -8.7% ROI).

  • 17-26 against the Moneyline (-12.4 Units / -19.18% ROI)
  • 21-21 against the Over for game total points (-2.1 Units / -4.44% ROI)
  • 21-21 against the Under for game total points (-2.05 Units / -4.34% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 82 games (-21.15 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 83 games (-18.95 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 61 games (-18.35 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 83 games (-16.00 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the Spread in 4 of their last 22 games (-15.70 Units / -65% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 73 games (-22.45 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 84 games (-20.10 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 76 games (-14.15 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 55 games (-13.95 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 59 games (-12.90 Units / -20% ROI)

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

The Timberwolves are 13-4 (.765) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 10th-best in the NBA. The Nets have allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three this season — 8th-worst in the NBA.

The Timberwolves are winless (0-5) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .167

The Timberwolves are 14-7 (.667) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Timberwolves are undefeated (8-0) when forcing 10 or more steals this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .568

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

The Nets are 1-14 (.067) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .330

The Nets are 1-14 (.067) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — worst in the NBA. The Timberwolves have shot 39% from three this season — T-3rd-best in the NBA.

The Nets are 7-10 (.412) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .567

The Nets were 2-12 (.143) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .298

Injury Report: Nets vs. TimberwolvesThursday‘s Game, Jan. 25

  • Ben Simmons (Brooklyn Nets): Back, Out
  • Lonnie Walker IV (Brooklyn Nets): Hamstring, Out
  • Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota Timberwolves): Ankle, Out
  • Jordan McLaughlin (Minnesota Timberwolves): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Jaylen Clark (Minnesota Timberwolves): Achilles, Out

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,160 assists/ 668 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Timberwolves had an eFG% of 56% last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Timberwolves have an eFG% of 56% this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Timberwolves had a TS% of 52% last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

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

The Nets had an eFG% of 57% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Nets averaged 10.3 second chance points per game (423 points/41 games) at home last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Nets averaged 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,058 rebounds/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 36.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,621 rebounds/44 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Timberwolves stole the ball 657 times last season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Timberwolves averaged 5.4 blocks per game (444 blocks/82 games) last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Timberwolves have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (370 blocks/62 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets averaged 6.2 blocks per game (506 blocks/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets allowed an eFG% of 51% in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

The Nets allowed a TS% of 48% in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

The Nets have averaged 6.6 steals per game (285 steals/43 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4


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