- The Raptors (34-36) are -9.5 favorites vs. the Timberwolves (35-36)
- Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
- Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 7:00pm EDT
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The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Toronto.
The Raptors are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-105).
The Timberwolves vs Raptors Over/Under is 224.5 total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 34-37 against the spread, while the Raptors are 35-35 against the spread.
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Timberwolves vs. Raptors Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
Minnesota Timberwolves | +10.5 -115 | O 224.5 -105 | +360 |
Toronto Raptors | -10.5 -105 | U 224.5 -105 | -500 |
Raptors vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Raptors will win Saturday‘s game with 70.1% confidence.
Raptors vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.
These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Timberwolves and Raptors, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.
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Timberwolves Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 39 away games (+19.90 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 77 games (+19.79 Units / 23% 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 3Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 41 away games (+17.92 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 53 of their last 89 games (+14.20 Units / 12% ROI)
Raptors Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 44 games (+13.90 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Toronto Raptors have covered the 4Q Spread in 47 of their last 80 games (+10.38 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Toronto Raptors have hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 43 games (+9.40 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Toronto Raptors have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)
- The Toronto Raptors have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 46 games at home (+7.36 Units / 13% ROI)
Minnesota Timberwolves Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 34-37 (-6.7 Units / -8.57% ROI).
- 35-36 against the Moneyline (-10.85 Units / -8.94% ROI)
- 34-37 against the Over for game total points (-6.7 Units / -8.58% ROI)
- 37-34 against the Under for game total points (-0.4 Units / -0.51% ROI)
Toronto Raptors Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 35-35 (-3.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 34-36 against the Moneyline (-17.1 Units / -13.11% ROI)
- 39-30 against the Over for game total points (+6 Units / 7.79% ROI)
- 30-39 against the Under for game total points (-12.9 Units / -16.75% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Raptors:
- The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 44 games (-28.56 Units / -48% ROI)
- The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 38 of their last 84 games (-24.50 Units / -21% ROI)
- The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 88 games (-22.73 Units / -19% ROI)
- The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 2Q Spread in 13 of their last 44 games (-20.77 Units / -43% ROI)
- The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 3Q Spread in 37 of their last 88 games (-19.69 Units / -20% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Timberwolves:
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 28 of their last 82 games (-41.99 Units / -38% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 85 games (-29.88 Units / -31% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 41 away games (-23.35 Units / -49% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Over in 37 of their last 88 games (-21.40 Units / -21% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 42 of their last 88 games (-20.10 Units / -13% ROI)
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- Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive stats
- Toronto Raptors Defensive stats
Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Toronto Raptors
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 23-34 (.404) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-worst among NBA teams. The Chicago Bulls have averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (1,990 turnovers/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-lowest among NBA teams.
The Timberwolves are 20-64 (.238) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .277
The Timberwolves are 12-58 (.171) 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: .227
The Timberwolves are 23-34 (.404) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452
Toronto Raptors: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Raptors are 28-7 (.800) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .723
The Raptors are 17-27 (.386) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453
The Raptors are 15-18 (.455) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531
The Raptors are 10-3 (.769) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .696
Injury Report: Raptors vs. Timberwolves – Saturday‘s Game, Mar. 18
- Dalano Banton (Raptors): The Raptors have listed Banton as OUT for Saturday’s game (Mar. 18) against the Timberwolves.
- Christian Koloko (Raptors): The Raptors have listed Koloko as QUESTIONABLE for Saturday’s game (Mar. 18) against the Timberwolves.
- Otto Porter Jr. (Raptors): The Raptors announced that Porter Jr. underwent season-ending surgery on his left foot.
- Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves): The Timberwolves announced that they expect Towns to return in the coming weeks.
- Jaylen Nowell (Timberwolves): Nowell hasn’t played since Feb. 24 against Charlotte and remains without a timetable to return.
- Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves): Edwards did not return to Friday’s (Mar.17) game against Chicago.
Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends
The Timberwolves have a TS% of 52% this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
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 (1,800 assists/ 1,087 TOs) this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8
The Timberwolves have averaged 15.0 fast break points per game (1,049 points/70 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9
Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends
The Raptors have averaged 6.2 turnovers per game (1,366 turnovers/222 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0
The Raptors have averaged 12.0 turnovers per game (813 turnovers/68 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.2
The Raptors have averaged 6.0 turnovers per game (894 turnovers/150 games) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0
The Raptors have averaged 5.7 turnovers per game (390 turnovers/68 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0
Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends
The Timberwolves have averaged 8.6 steals per game (1,928 steals/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
The Timberwolves have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (1,245 blocks/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7
The Timberwolves have averaged 8.5 steals per game (1,296 steals/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
The Timberwolves have 575 steals this season — 5th most among NBA teams
Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends
The Raptors have averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (4,951 rebounds/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.8
The Raptors have averaged 9.1 steals per game (1,372 steals/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
The Raptors have averaged 9.0 steals per game (1,987 steals/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
The Raptors have averaged 33.4 defensive rebounds per game (7,416 rebounds/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0
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