Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 12

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  • The Timberwolves are -8.5 favorites vs. the Trail Blazers
  • Total (Over/Under): 218.5 points
  • Watch the game on KATU | FDSN

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Portland, OR.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

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

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 4-6 against the spread, while the Trail Blazers are 5-5 against the spread.


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Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves-8.5 -115O 221.5 -110-400
Portland Trail Blazers +8.5 -105U 221.5 -110+310

Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

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

Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction:

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


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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 62 of their last 96 games (+23.88 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 50 away games (+15.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 48 away games (+12.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 82 games (+12.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 46 away games (+10.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 41 games (+23.85 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 53 of their last 83 games (+21.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 41 games at home (+10.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 25 of their last 39 games (+8.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 2Q Spread in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.35 Units / 42% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 4-6 (-2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 6-4 against the Moneyline (-1.25 Units / -3.32% ROI)
  • 6-4 against the Over for game total points (+1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • 4-6 against the Under for game total points (-2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 5-5 (-0.5 Units / -4.13% ROI).

  • 3-8 against the Moneyline (-2.35 Units / -20.98% ROI)
  • 5-5 against the Over for game total points (-0.5 Units / -4.13% ROI)
  • 5-5 against the Under for game total points (-0.5 Units / -4.13% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 83 games (-33.35 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 76 games (-30.45 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 45 games (-24.60 Units / -53% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 85 games (-21.80 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 23 of their last 63 games (-21.10 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 48 of their last 99 games (-39.00 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1Q Spread in 41 of their last 100 games (-26.20 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 82 games (-23.95 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1H Spread in 42 of their last 99 games (-23.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 100 games (-23.60 Units / -20% ROI)

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Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers

The Timberwolves are 26-9 (.743) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd-best in the NBA. The Trail Blazers have averaged 15.3 turnovers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-4th-highest in the NBA.

The Timberwolves were 17-23 (.425) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

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 were 24-14 (.632) when they win the turnover margin last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Trail Blazers are 13-47 (.217) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .428

The Trail Blazers are 8-37 (.178) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .445

The Trail Blazers were 3-13 (.188) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .532

The Trail Blazers were 1-11 (.083) when their opponents turns the ball fewer than 10 times last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .424

Injury Report: Trail Blazers vs. TimberwolvesTuesday‘s Game, Nov. 12

  • Portland Trail Blazers – No Injuries Reported
  • Minnesota Timberwolves – No Injuries Reported

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves shot 39% from three (1,037/2,681) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Timberwolves have averaged 12.1 fast break points per game (568 points/47 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.9

The Timberwolves averaged 14.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,222 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

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

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 1.18 points per shot (9,883 points/8,361 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Trail Blazers shot 44% (3,227/7,356) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Trail Blazers averaged 1.21 points per shot (4,307 points/3,549 shots) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Trail Blazers have an eFG% of 50% since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 6.8 blocks per game (318 blocks/47 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Timberwolves averaged 6.0 blocks per game (496 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

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 an average of 1.21 points per shot (4,222 points/3,480 shots) in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.31

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers averaged 32.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,668 rebounds/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.5 defensive rebounds per game (3,026 rebounds/93 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,764 rebounds/175 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Trail Blazers allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (85/325) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 35%


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