The Minnesota Timberwolves (8-6) travel to face off against the Toronto Raptors (3-12) on Thursday, November 21st. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and televised on SN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Timberwolves vs Raptors

The Timberwolves Are Coming Off A Win

The Timberwolves improved to 8-6 this season with a 120-117 win over the Suns on Sunday. Minnesota, playing at home, was favored by 7.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total score of 237 points exceeded the over/under line of 218.5 by 18.5 points.

After a 10-0 run by the Suns early, the Timberwolves trailed 31-22 after the 1st quarter. They fell behind 33-32 in the 2nd quarter but turned things around by outscoring Phoenix 32-26 in the 3rd and 34-27 in the 4th to complete the comeback.

The Raptors Are Coming Off A Win

The Raptors improved to 3-12 on the season with a 130-119 win over the Pacers on Monday. Playing at home, Toronto entered the game as +3 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.

Toronto took control early, leading 34-27 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead to 96-82 by the end of the 3rd. While Indiana outscored them 37-34 in the 4th, the Raptors held on for the win. The game’s total of 249 points exceeded the O/U line of 236.5 by 12.5 points.

Timberwolves Offense Breakdown

Julius Randle’s 35 points and 7 assists led the Timberwolves to a win over the Suns, with Randle hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% rate. Anthony Edwards added 24 points, scoring 13 in the 3rd quarter, while Donte DiVincenzo contributed 15 points, including 5 threes at 50% efficiency.

The Timberwolves shot 52.5% from the field and made 17 threes at a 43.6% clip. Randle scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, and Naz Reid added 8 of his 13 points in the final period.

Raptors Offense Breakdown

RJ Barrett’s 39 points and 9 rebounds led the Raptors to a win over the Pacers, with Barrett shooting 61.9% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50%. Jakob Poeltl added 30 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 72.2%.

Toronto shot 58.5% overall and 48.3% from three, making 14 threes in the game. Barrett scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Ochai Agbaji added 9 of his 11 points in the final period.

Timberwolves Team Defense

Despite giving up 117 points, the Timberwolves managed to secure a win over the Suns. Minnesota allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 26 points. They allowed 27 points in the 4th.

The Timberwolves struggled to contain Phoenix’s shooting, as the Suns hit 54% from the field, including 45% from three-point range with 14 made threes. Minnesota sent Phoenix to the line 15 times, where the Suns made 11 free throws. The Timberwolves recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Raptors Team Defense

Despite giving up 117 points, the Timberwolves’ defense did just enough to secure the win over the Suns. They allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 26 and 27 points, respectively.

Minnesota struggled to contain Phoenix’s shooting, as the Suns hit 54% from the field, including 14 threes at a 45% clip. The Timberwolves sent the Suns to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Defensively, Minnesota recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Timberwolves vs Raptors Trends

• Through their last five road games, Minnesota has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 114 points per game.
• In their last five games at home, the Raptors have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 104 points per game in this stretch.
• Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
• Although the Timberwolves have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.

Timberwolves vs Raptors Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Timberwolves to win, and have the projected score sitting at 140-112. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Timberwolves at -7.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 226.5, and our model projects the Timberwolves and Raptors to reach a combined total of 252 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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