Portland Trailblazers at Minnesota Timberwolves 1/12/24 - NBA Betting Odds and Picks
Portland Trailblazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA: 8:00 PM EST
Jan. 12, 2024
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : MINN
The Portland Trail Blazers will be on the road Friday night with a matchup in Minnesota against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Portland is one of the worst teams in the Western Conference with just ten wins through 36 games played having lost four the last five following an 18 point loss against the New York Knicks. Offensively Portland was atrocious in their last game scoring just 84 points on 38.4% shooting and 66.7% from the free throw line. Defensively Portland was out matched giving up 112 points including 63 in the first half on 41.6% shooting in 37.5% from beyond the three-point line.
Jerami Grant was the only real bright spot in the Portland offense posting a team high 21 points on 16 shots in 28 minutes. Anfernee Simons added twelve points on 14 shots and Scoot Henderson chipped in eight points on eight shots. The Portland bench combined to score 29 total points between seven players.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves will be at home Friday night 15 games above .500 after winning two of the last three following a 21 point victory against the Orlando Magic. Offensively Minnesota rolled against Orlando making nearly 54% of their shots knocked down 12 triples to score 113 points after 67 came in the first half. Defensively Minnesota controlled the tempo allowing 92 points on 36.2% shooting and forced 13 total turnovers.
Anthony Edwards is the offensive maestro for Minnesota this season boasting a team high 26.2 points per game. Karl-Anthony Towns chips in a second best 21.7 points and Rudy Gobert adds in 12.8 points and a team leading 12 rebounds per game. Mike Conley averages 7.2 points and leads the way dishing out 6.3 assists.
Recent Betting Trends:
Portland are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
Portland are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
Portland are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games on the road.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 50 of their last 83 games
The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 34 games
Free Betting Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are by far the better team in this matchup and will continue their winning ways on Friday. Minnesota has hit a rough spot as of late but will do the job against Portland. Look for Minnesota to do enough Friday night at home leading to the win and cover against Portland. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Timberwolves win and cover 117-103.