Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 08, 2024, 3:31 PM
  • The Timberwolves are -12.5 favorites vs. the Trail Blazers
  • Total (Over/Under): 220.5 points
  • Watch the game on KATU | FDSN

The Portland Trail Blazers visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Minneapolis, MN.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 219.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Trail Blazers are 5-3 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 3-5 against the spread.


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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Portland Trail Blazers+12.5 -110O 219.5 -110+550
Minnesota Timberwolves -12.5 -110U 219.5 -110-800

Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

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

Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers Spread Prediction:

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


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  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 39 games (+21.85 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 81 games (+19.05 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 42 away games (+10.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 4Q Spread in 27 of their last 42 away games (+10.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 away games (+9.59 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 60 of their last 94 games (+21.88 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 80 games (+14.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 57 of their last 100 games (+11.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 4Q Spread in 32 of their last 54 games (+10.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 47 games at home (+8.95 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 5-3 (+1.7 Units / 17.17% ROI).

  • 3-6 against the Moneyline (-0.25 Units / -2.75% ROI)
  • 4-4 against the Over for game total points (-0.4 Units / -4.04% ROI)
  • 4-4 against the Under for game total points (-0.4 Units / -4.04% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 3-5 (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 5-3 against the Moneyline (+0.5 Units / 1.79% ROI)
  • 5-3 against the Over for game total points (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI)
  • 3-5 against the Under for game total points (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 47 of their last 97 games (-37.70 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1Q Spread in 40 of their last 99 games (-27.25 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 80 games (-25.95 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 100 games (-25.75 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1H Spread in 42 of their last 99 games (-23.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 81 games (-31.00 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 74 games (-28.25 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 43 games (-22.50 Units / -50% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 84 games (-20.65 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 23 of their last 61 games (-18.70 Units / -26% ROI)

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

The Trail Blazers are 23-67 (.256) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

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

The Trail Blazers are 8-36 (.182) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .443

The Trail Blazers were 2-18 (.100) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317

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

The Timberwolves are 25-3 (.893) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .569

The Timberwolves are 9-2 (.818) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Timberwolves are 53-23 (.697) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Timberwolves are 28-12 (.700) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. Trail BlazersFriday‘s Game, Nov. 8

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

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

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

The Trail Blazers shot 44% (1,554/3,549) in the second half last season — 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 Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have an eFG% of 58% this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Timberwolves are shooting 44% from three (69/156) at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Timberwolves are shooting 39% from three (1,166/3,003) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

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

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 averaged 33.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,738 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,969 rebounds/91 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (538/1,343) at home last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 6.2 blocks per game (533 blocks/86 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Timberwolves allowed a TS% of 49% last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%

The Timberwolves blocked 496 shots 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


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