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Today's Betting Overview - Timberwolves @ Spurs
The Timberwolves take on the Spurs on Saturday, April 8th at Moody Center, Austin. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves (40-40) vs. San Antonio Spurs (21-59)
- Date: Saturday, April 8th
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Venue: Moody Center
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Timberwolves
- Austin Rivers (Questionable) Illness
- Karl-Anthony Towns (Questionable) Calf
- Jaylen Nowell (Questionable) Knee
- Naz Reid (Out) Wrist
Spurs
- Doug McDermott (Out) Ankle
- Khem Birch (Out) Knee
- Devonte' Graham (Out) Adductor
- Romeo Langford (Questionable) Injury Management
- Keldon Johnson (Questionable) Foot
- Devin Vassell (Out) Injury Management
- Charles Bassey (Out) Patella
- Jeremy Sochan (Out) Knee
Minnesota Timberwolves - NBA Betting Analysis
The Timberwolves enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 107-102 win over the Nets. Anthony Edwards and his 23 led the way for the Timberwolves. Not only did Minnesota win the game, but they also covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites.
With the win, the team has moved to 40-40, placing them 9th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 21-19 at home and 19-21 on the road. Minnesota's record against the spread is below .500 at 38-42.
For the season, the Timberwolves are the 13th-ranked scoring unit in the NBA at 115.4 points per game. But looking at their previous five games, the team is in danger of falling in the rankings as they have averaged just 108 points per contest. Although the Timberwolves have preferred to push the pace this season, their overall offensive scoring numbers have been held back by their three-point shooting percentage. For the season, Minnesota is 5th in pace but has hit only 36.2% of their threes (16th). In terms of free-throw shooting, the Timberwolves are 15th in attempts and 23rd in percentage.
Defensively, the Timberwolves come into the game with a field goal percentage allowed of 46.1% (11th). Overall, Minnesota's defense is giving up an average of 113.3 points per game, ranking 18th in the NBA. Despite their struggles on the defensive glass, ranking 18th in defensive rebounds per game, they are forcing turnovers at a high clip, averaging 14.8 per game, which puts them at 4th in the league.
San Antonio Spurs - NBA Betting Analysis
The Spurs enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 129-127 win over the Trail Blazers. Keita Bates-Diop and his 25 led the way for the Spurs. Heading into their previous matchup against the Trail Blazers, the Spurs were favored by -5.5, giving them an ATS loss.
With the win, the team has moved to 21-59, placing them 14th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 14-26 at home and 7-33 on the road. The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in 2 straight games and have an overall ATS record of 32-48.
Despite being ranked 25th in the NBA with an average of 112.5 points per game, the Spurs have improved their performance lately. In their last five games, they have scored an average of 119 points per contest. The Spurs' offensive performance has been impacted by their three-point shooting this season, currently ranked 26th after hitting 34.3% of their attempts. However, they are currently above average in pace, sitting 1st in the league. When looking at their free-throw shooting numbers, San Antonio is 29th in attempts and 28th in free-throw shooting percentage.
San Antonio's defense will take the court ranked 18th in the league at 113.3 points per game. Despite their struggles on the defensive glass, ranking 34.9 in defensive rebounds per contest, and generating turnovers at a below-average rate of 14.8 per game, the unit has managed to maintain league-average numbers. So far, opponents have shot 46.1% from the field and 34.9% from beyond the arc.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Timberwolves vs. Spurs
The Spurs currently have the leg up in this year's season series against the Timberwolves. Across three games, the Spurs have a record of 2-1. Looking back to the last game between the teams, they combined for 221 points which was below the over/under line of 234.0. The Timberwolves went into the game as the 8.5-point favorites but lost the game straight-up by a score of 115-106, giving the Spurs both a straight-up and ATS win.
In the Timberwolves' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 2-3 while going 1-4 against the spread. In their last three road contests, they are 2-1 ATS and 2-1 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 5-5 with an average of 230 points per contest.
Across San Antonio's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight-up. As the underdog, the Spurs are 1-2 straight up on an average scoring differential of -9 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 1-2. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 236 points per game and an over/under mark of 5-5.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: MIN -13.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under OFF
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