The Minnesota Timberwolves (6-5) travel to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers (4-8) on Wednesday, November 13th. This game will be played at Moda Center in Portland and televised on KATU. The Trail Blazers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Timberwolves are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Timberwolves. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.
Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers
The Timberwolves Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After a 122-108 loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, the Timberwolves are now 6-5 this season. Minnesota, who were -9 point favorites, not only lost but also didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total score of 230 points went over the pre-game line of 222.
Portland took control early, leading 28-17 after the 1st quarter. Minnesota tried to rally, winning the 2nd quarter 36-32, but a 33-21 3rd quarter by the Blazers put them in a tough spot. The Timberwolves outscored Portland 34-29 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
The Trail Blazers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Trail Blazers improved to 4-8 on the season with a 122-108 win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday. Portland, who entered the game as +9 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total points of 230 exceeded the O/U line of 222.
Portland jumped out to a 28-17 lead after the 1st quarter. While Minnesota fought back in the 2nd, outscoring the Blazers 36-32, Portland responded by holding the Timberwolves to just 21 points in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 93-74 lead, Portland withstood a late push from Minnesota, who outscored them 34-29 in the final quarter.
Timberwolves Offense Breakdown
Naz Reid led the Timberwolves with 28 points and 6 rebounds in their 122-108 loss to the Trail Blazers, shooting 58.8% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. Anthony Edwards added 26 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter, and also knocked down 4 threes, shooting 40% from deep.
Jaden McDaniels contributed 17 points, hitting 80% of his shots, while the Timberwolves connected on 13 threes as a team, shooting 37.1% from beyond the arc. They finished with a 50.7% field goal percentage overall.
Trail Blazers Offense Breakdown
The Trail Blazers shot 51.2% from the field and knocked down 18 threes at a 56.2% clip in their win over the Timberwolves. Jerami Grant led the way with 21 points, 12 of which came in the 4th quarter.
Robert Williams was nearly perfect from the field, finishing with 19 points and 9 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija each added 17 points. Scoot Henderson and Toumani Camara contributed 14 points apiece.
Timberwolves Team Defense
The Timberwolves struggled defensively against the Trail Blazers, giving up 122 points on 51% shooting from the field. Portland scored 28 points in the 1st quarter, 32 in the 2nd, 33 in the 3rd, and 29 in the 4th.
Minnesota had a tough time defending the three-point line, allowing 18 threes on 56% shooting. They sent Portland to the free-throw line 20 times, where the Blazers made 18. The Timberwolves finished with 13 steals and 4 blocks.
Trail Blazers Team Defense
Defensively, the Timberwolves struggled against the Trail Blazers, allowing 122 points on 51% shooting. Portland scored 28 points in the 1st quarter, 32 in the 2nd, 33 in the 3rd, and 29 in the 4th.
Minnesota had trouble defending the three, with the Blazers hitting 18 threes at a 56% clip. The Timberwolves also sent Portland to the line 20 times, where they made 18 free throws. Minnesota finished with 13 steals and 4 blocks.
Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers Trends
- Across the Timberwolves last three road games, the team averaged 115 points per game while allowing 118. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- In their last three games at home, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 108 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Portland has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- The Timberwolves have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers Prediction
Coming in as the underdogs at +9, we have the Trail Blazers as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 219.5, and our model predicts the Timberwolves and Trail Blazers to score a combined 295 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:November 13, 2024 Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers