The Minnesota Timberwolves (6-6) travel to face off against the Sacramento Kings (7-5) on Friday, November 15th. This game will be played at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and televised on NBCS. The Kings 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 Kings
The Timberwolves Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After a 106-98 loss to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, the Timberwolves are now 6-6 this season. Minnesota, who entered the game as 10-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 204, falling short of the 219.5 O/U line.
Minnesota started strong, leading 33-23 after the 1st quarter, but a poor 2nd quarter saw them score just 15 points. The game was tied at 76 going into the 4th, but Portland’s 13-0 run broke the game open, and the Timberwolves couldn’t recover.
The Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Kings improved to 7-5 this season with a 127-104 win over the Suns on Wednesday. Sacramento was favored by 8 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 231 points went over the 225.5-point line.
At home, the Kings went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 40-34 to 51-34. After a close 2nd quarter, Sacramento outscored Phoenix 32-24 in the 3rd and 34-24 in the 4th, pulling away for the win.
Timberwolves Offense Breakdown
The Timberwolves struggled offensively in their loss to the Trail Blazers, shooting just 39.4% from the field and connecting on only 7 three-pointers at a 17.9% clip. Anthony Edwards led the way with 24 points, including 12 in the 3rd quarter, while Julius Randle added 20 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 4th.
Naz Reid chipped in 15 points, hitting 2 threes, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker contributed 13 points. Rudy Gobert finished with 12 points, 6 of which came in the final period. Edwards and Reid both scored 8 points in the 1st quarter.
Kings Offense Breakdown
De’Aaron Fox led the Kings to a win over the Suns, scoring 29 points and dishing out 10 assists, shooting 64.7% from the field. Kevin Huerter added 22 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Keegan Murray contributed 17 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% rate.
The Kings shot 64.1% from the field and 53.6% from beyond the arc, making 15 threes in the game. Fox scored 10 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while Murray also added 10 points in the opening period.
Timberwolves Team Defense
The Timberwolves put together a solid defensive effort, holding the Trail Blazers to 106 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win on Wednesday. Minnesota allowed 23 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd, but Portland scored 28 in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th.
From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves limited the Trail Blazers to 9 made threes on 36% shooting. Minnesota also recorded 12 steals and 3 blocks in the game.
Kings Team Defense
Despite a solid defensive effort, the Timberwolves couldn’t come away with the win, giving up 106 points to the Trail Blazers. Minnesota allowed 23 points in the 1st quarter, 25 in the 2nd, 28 in the 3rd, and 30 in the 4th. They held Portland to 45% shooting from the field.
The Timberwolves did a great job limiting the Trail Blazers from beyond the arc, allowing just 9 threes on 36% shooting. They also recorded 12 steals and 3 blocks in the game.
Timberwolves vs Kings Trends
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Minnesota has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 107 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- Across their last five home contests, Sacramento has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 117 points per game.
- The last five games that Sacramento was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Timberwolves vs Kings Prediction
We’re calling a win for the Timberwolves, with a final score of 142-118, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Timberwolves at -2.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 222, and our model projects the Timberwolves and Kings to reach a combined total of 260 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:November 15, 2024 Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves