Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Milwaukee Bucks Line | +5.5 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Line | -5.5 |
| Total | 226 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two teams sitting on the top-8 of their respective conference are clashing in this matchup, when the Minnesota Timberwolves are hosting the Milwaukee Bucks. The Wolves are coming off a loss that snapped their previous three-game winning streak. On the other hand, the Bucks are playing without their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, and as a result they have been up and down lately. The Bucks are back on road in this matchup, where they have been significantly worse than playing at home.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: Julius Randle, Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid are questionable, Donte DiVincenzo is out
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report: Pat Connaughton is questionable. Giannis Antetokounmpo is out
Minnesota Timberwolves Form and Trends
The Timberwolves have a 30-24 record this season and are sitting on the 7th place of the West. The Wolves are 23-30-1 against the spread and 30-24 in over/under, while having a 15-12 home record. The Wolves are 3-1 in their last 4 games, and 3-1 against the spread. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Timberwolves are coming off a 107-128 road defeat by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves in scoring with 27.5 points, adding 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Julius Randle adds 18.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Form and Trends
The Bucks have a 29-24 record this season and are sitting on the 5th place of the East. Milwaukee is 23-29-1 against the spread and 27-26 in over/under, while having a 10-15 road record. The Bucks are 2-6 in their last 8 games, and 1-7 against the spread. Over is 5-3 in their last 8 games.
The Bucks are coming off a 111-125 home defeat by the Golden State Warriors. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks both in scoring with 31.8 points and in rebounding with 12.2 per game, adding 5.9 assists per game. Damian Lillard adds 25.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 7.5 assists per game.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Wolves average 111.6 points per game, which is 20th in the league. They shoot 46.3% from the field (16th) and with 38.3% from beyond the arc, which is the third-best in the NBA. Defensively, they allow 108.3 points per game, which is the 5th-best in the NBA.
Offensively, the Bucks average 114.2 points per game, which is 12th in the league. Milwaukee shoots with 47.9% from the field, which is the 7th-best in the NBA, and with 38.7% from beyond the arc, which is the second-best in the NBA. Defensively, they allow 112.5 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA.
The Bucks are 7-3 in their last 10 overall meetings against the Wolves, and 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. The Bucks are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Minnesota, and 1-3 against the spread.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
In this Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, the Timberwolves are coming as -5.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical records this season, but the Wolves have been in far better form lately. The Bucks have been terrible on the road throughout the season, and with Giannis out for this game, they will be in trouble. The Wolves have won their last three home games, while on the other hand, the Bucks are 1-4 in their last 5 road games, having won only the Charlotte Hornets. Take the Minnesota Timberwolves and lay the points at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -5.5
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