The Detroit Pistons (42-32) travel to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (42-32) on Sunday, March 30th. This game will be played at Target Center in Minneapolis and televised on FDSN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Pistons vs Timberwolves

The Pistons Are Coming Off A Win

Detroit improved to 42-32 on the season with a 133-122 win over the Cavaliers on Friday. The Pistons were +6.5 point underdogs heading into the game but covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 255, surpassing the O/U line of 232.5.

After an 11-0 run by the Cavaliers early in the game, Detroit responded by winning the 3rd quarter 38-25 to take a 101-83 lead into the 4th. The Pistons held off a late push from Cleveland, who outscored them 39-32 in the final quarter.

The Timberwolves Are Coming Off A Win

The Timberwolves improved to 42-32 on the season with a 124-109 win over the Suns on Friday. Playing at home, Minnesota entered the game as 7.5-point favorites and covered the spread with the 15-point victory. The total score of 233 points exceeded the over/under line of 223.5 by 9.5 points.

Minnesota took control early, leading 27-21 after the 1st quarter and 57-45 at halftime. They extended their lead to 92-75 after outscoring the Suns 35-30 in the 3rd quarter. Although the Suns won the 4th quarter 34-32, the Timberwolves’ strong start allowed them to cruise to the win.

Pistons Offense Breakdown

Tim Hardaway Jr. knocked down 7 threes at a 63.6% clip, finishing with 32 points in the Pistons’ win over the Cavaliers. Detroit connected on 15 threes as a team, shooting 44.1% from deep and 47.8% overall.

Malik Beasley added 19 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter. Ausar Thompson contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 6 points in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters.

Timberwolves Offense Breakdown

The Timberwolves shot 52.8% from the field and drained 19 threes at a 48.7% clip in their 124-109 win over the Suns. Julius Randle led the way with 25 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds, shooting 60% from the floor and hitting 2 threes at 50% efficiency.

Anthony Edwards added 20 points, connecting on 4 threes, while Rudy Gobert contributed 17 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 88.9%. Randle scored 12 points in the 1st quarter, and Edwards and Conley each added 8 points in the 4th.

Pistons Team Defense

Despite giving up 122 points, the Pistons managed to secure a win over the Cavaliers. Detroit’s defense had strong performances in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 26 and 25 points, respectively, but struggled in the 4th, giving up 39 points.

Detroit allowed Cleveland to shoot 46% from the field, including 37% from three-point range, where the Cavaliers hit 15 threes. The Pistons also sent Cleveland to the free-throw line 38 times, where they made 29. Defensively, Detroit recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.

Timberwolves Team Defense

Defensively, the Pistons had strong 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 26 and 25 points, respectively, but struggled in the 4th, allowing 39 points. Overall, they allowed the Cavaliers to shoot 46% from the field.

From beyond the arc, Detroit gave up 15 threes on 37% shooting. They also sent Cleveland to the line 38 times, where the Cavaliers converted 29 free throws. The Pistons finished with 8 steals and 5 blocks.

Pistons vs Timberwolves Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 120 points per game in these contests.
• Across their ten previous home games, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 113 points per game.
• Detroit has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 5-5.

Pistons vs Timberwolves Prediction

In this Pistons vs. Timberwolves matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Pistons at +7.5. While we project the Timberwolves to win 131-126, our recommendation is to bet on the Pistons for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 226, and our model projects the Pistons and Timberwolves to reach a combined total of 257 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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