Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 4

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 04, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Trail Blazers (19-17) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Timberwolves (17-21)
  • Total (Over/Under): 234.5 points
  • Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSN & ROOT Sports NW

The Portland Trail Blazers visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Minneapolis.

The Trail Blazers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 234.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Trail Blazers are 22-14 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 15-23 against the spread.


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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Portland Trail Blazers-1.5 -110O 234.5 -110-120
Minnesota Timberwolves +1.5 -110U 234.5 -110+100

Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Trail Blazers will win Wednesday‘s game with 55.0% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Trail Blazers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 55.0% confidence.

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


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  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 46 away games (+19.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 80 games (+17.87 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 78 games (+16.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 46 away games (+13.35 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 46 away games (+11.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 57 of their last 88 games (+21.82 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1H Spread in 55 of their last 90 games (+17.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Moneyline in 40 of their last 62 games (+17.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 41 of their last 62 games (+16.90 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 44 games (+16.49 Units / 33% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 22-14 (+6.6 Units / 16.67% ROI).

  • 19-17 against the Moneyline (+9.6 Units / 18.39% ROI)
  • 17-18 against the Over for game total points (-2.8 Units / -7.07% ROI)
  • 18-17 against the Under for game total points (-0.7 Units / -1.77% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 15-23 (-10.3 Units / -24.61% ROI).

  • 17-21 against the Moneyline (-13.15 Units / -18.23% ROI)
  • 18-20 against the Over for game total points (-4 Units / -9.57% ROI)
  • 20-18 against the Under for game total points (+0.2 Units / 0.48% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 88 games (-34.15 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 16 of their last 49 games (-28.87 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 72 games (-25.29 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 55 games (-22.40 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 52 games (-21.84 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 82 games (-31.10 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 23 of their last 78 games (-29.72 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 80 games (-28.11 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 78 games (-26.67 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 82 games (-25.81 Units / -28% ROI)

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

The Portland Trail Blazers are 6-37 (.140) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — worst among NBA teams. The San Antonio Spurs have averaged 44.9 rebounds per game (4,314 rebounds/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — eighth-highest among NBA teams.

The Trail Blazers are 8-34 (.190) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .447

The Trail Blazers are 4-15 (.211) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .479

The Trail Blazers are 13-22 (.371) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

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

The Timberwolves are 6-15 (.286) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .425

The Timberwolves are 28-8 (.778) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .608

The Timberwolves are 8-46 (.148) 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: .207

The Timberwolves are 18-41 (.305) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. Trail BlazersWednesday‘s Game, Jan. 4

  • Taurean Prince (Timberwolves): Timberwolves is questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 4) game against Portland.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves): Towns is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a right calf strain, according to Adrian Wojnarowki of ESPN.
  • Naz Reid (Timberwolves): Reid is questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 4) game against Portland.
  • Jordan McLaughlin (Timberwolves): Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said McLaughlin will re-evaluated in about a week.
  • Nassir Little (Trail Blazers): The Trailblazers announced that Little will miss six weeks with a mild femoral head impaction fracture.
  • Justise Winslow (Trail Blazers): The Blazers announced that Winslow will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
  • Jusuf Nurkic (Trail Blazers): Nurkic is probable for Wednesday’s (Jan.4) game against Minnesota.
  • Gary Payton II (Trail Blazers): Payton II is questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan.4) game against Minnesota.

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 20.2 points in the paint per game (3,376 points/167 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.9

The Trail Blazers have averaged 1.39 points per shot (714 points/515 shots) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Trail Blazers averaged 115.9 points per game (8,345 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Trail Blazers have averaged 42.0 points in the paint per game (7,016 points/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47.4

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 52.7 points in the paint per game (738 points/14 games) this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.0

The Timberwolves have averaged 117.4 points per game (5,281 points/45 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 109.5

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 averaged 13.7 fast break points per game (2,294 points/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,534 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Trail Blazers have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (196 blocks/49 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Trail Blazers have averaged 6.8 steals per game (88 steals/13 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Trail Blazers have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (51 blocks/13 games) this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 34.2 defensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Timberwolves have averaged 8.7 steals per game (1,446 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Timberwolves have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (931 blocks/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Timberwolves have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,146 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8


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