Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Line | -6 |
| Detroit Pistons Line | +6 |
| Total | 218 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The Detroit Pistons are playing their second game in two nights, as they are now hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Pistons are playing their best basketball of the season lately, as they have lost just once in their last five games, and are just half a game behind the 8th place of the East. On the other hand, the Wolves are coming off back-to-back losses following a three-game winning streak, and are looking to take advantage of a Pistons team with tired legs and get back to the winning ways.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
Detroit Pistons Injury Report: Isiah Stewart is day-to-day
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: Luka Garza, Rob Dillingham, Daishen Nix are out
Detroit Pistons Form and Trends
The Pistons have a 15-18 record this season and are sitting on the 9th place of the East. Detroit is 17-15-1 against the spread and 18-15 in over/under. The Pistons have a 6-8 home record, and are 6-8 against the spread, with a -5-point differential. The Pistons are 4-1 in their last 5 games and 4-1 against the spread. Over is 6-1 in their last 7 games.
The Pistons are coming off a 105-96 win over Orlando, as they shot much better than the Magic from the field (52% to 40%) and from beyond the arc (41% to 22%). All Detroit starters scored double figures, led by Jaden Ivey with 22 points with 5 triples and 4 assists, but he got injured in this game.
Cade Cunningham leads the Pistons both in scoring with 23.8 points and in assists made with 9.7 per game, adding 6.8 rebounds per game. Jaden Ivey adds 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4 assists.
Minnesota Timberwolves Form and Trends
The Timberwolves have a 17-16 record this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the West. The Wolves are 13-20 against the spread and 17-16 in over/under, while having an 8-9 road record. The Wolves are coming off back-to-back losses, and are 2-6 against the spread in their last 8 games. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 games.
The Timberwolves are coming off a 112-110 win over San Antonio, even though they shot worse than the Spurs both from the field and from beyond the arc. Donte DiVincenzo led Minnesota’s offense with 26 points with 5 triples, 7 rebounds and 4 assists off the bench.
Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves both in scoring with 24.8 points, adding 5.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists. Julius Randle adds 19.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Pistons average 112.1 point per game, ranking 16th in the league. LA is shooting with 46.7% from the field (14th), and 36.3% from beyond the arc (16th). Defensively, they have been less effective, allowing 114.6 points per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA.
Offensively, the Wolves average 109.4 points per game, which is 22nd in the league. They shoot 46% from the field (18th) and with 37.7% from beyond the arc (9th). Defensively, they allow 107.7 points per game, which is the fourth-best in the NBA.
The Wolves are 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against the Pistons, winning both of their meetings last season. At home by 106-91 and on the road by 124-117. The Pistons are 4-0 against the spread in their last 4 meetings, and over is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings in Detroit.
Prediction
In this Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, the Timberwolves are coming as -6 road favorites. The Wolves have the better record and are catching the Pistons on the second leg of a back-to-back, so they are rightfully favored, but I cannot trust them at this spot. Minnesota has been alternating winning and losing streaks, and they failed to cover any of their two meetings against the Pistons last season. Both teams have been involved in high scoring games lately, as they are 10-1 to the over in their last 11 games combined. I expect another high scoring affair, so take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 218
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