Detroit Pistons vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

Read our Timberwolves vs Pistons prediction for this NBA regular season game in Detroit. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Timberwolves come in at 17-16.
  • Defensively, Minnesota are giving up 107.7 points per game.
  • The Timberwolves are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pistons.
  • The Pistons take on Minnesota at 16-18.
  • Defensively, Detroit are giving up 114.0 points per game.
  • The Pistons are coming off a 98-94 win vs. the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Pistons Prediction

Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit for this non-conference matchup. The Timberwolves (-277) are favored by 7 points over the Pistons (+226), and the over/under line is set at 217.5.

Minnesota, 10th in the West, has dropped two straight games, while Detroit, 9th in the East, has won two in a row. TV coverage will be provided by FDSD.

Timberwolves vs. Pistons Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves at Detroit Pistons
  • Where: Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Saturday, January 4th
  • Betting Odds MIN -7, MIN -277 | DET +226 O/U 217.5

Timberwolves Preview: Will the Timberwolves Win in Detroit?

The Timberwolves dropped to 17-16 on the season after a 118-115 home loss to the Celtics on Thursday. Minnesota entered the game as +3 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points of 233 exceeded the over/under line of 215.5 by 17.5 points.

Minnesota started strong, leading 35-28 after the 1st quarter, but a rough 2nd quarter saw them outscored 34-16. They fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 34-29 and the 4th quarter 30-27, but couldn’t complete the comeback.

In their 118-115 loss to the Celtics, the Timberwolves connected on 21 three-pointers, shooting 53.8% from beyond the arc and 50% overall from the field. Julius Randle led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% clip, while Naz Reid added 20 points and 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep.

Jaden McDaniels also contributed 4 threes, finishing with 19 points. Randle scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and 9 more in the 3rd, while Reid and McDaniels each added 9 points in the 3rd as well.

The Timberwolves gave up 118 points to the Celtics on Thursday, allowing 28 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 4th, giving up 27 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.

Minnesota struggled to contain Boston's three-point shooting, allowing 22 made threes on 38% shooting. They sent the Celtics to the line just 6 times, with Boston hitting 4 free throws. The Timberwolves finished with 30 defensive rebounds, giving up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 1 steal and 2 blocks.

Pistons Preview: Does Detroit Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

The Timberwolves fell to 17-16 on the season after a 118-115 home loss to the Celtics on Thursday. Minnesota entered the game as +3 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points of 233 exceeded the O/U line of 215.5 by 17.5 points.

Minnesota started strong, leading 35-28 after the 1st quarter, but a rough 2nd quarter saw them outscored 34-16. They battled back, winning the 3rd quarter 34-29 and closed the gap in the 4th, outscoring Boston 30-27, but ultimately fell short.

Tobias Harris led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip, as the Pistons managed just 98 points in their win over the Hornets. Harris scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 3rd.

As a team, the Pistons shot 41.9% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc, making 12 threes. Cade Cunningham contributed 18 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd, while Malik Beasley added 12 points despite shooting just 31.2%.

Despite a rough start, the Pistons locked down defensively in the 2nd half, giving up just 17 points in the 3rd quarter and 12 in the 4th to secure a 98-94 win over the Hornets. Detroit held Charlotte to 41% shooting overall, including 30% from beyond the arc, where the Hornets made just 9 threes.

The Pistons sent the Hornets to the line 30 times, where they converted 19 free throws. Detroit finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards. They also added 13 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Timberwolves vs Pistons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 106 points per game in these contests.
  • Across their last five home contests, Detroit has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 116 points per game.
  • As the betting underdog, the Pistons have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Detroit posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.

Timberwolves vs Pistons Prediction

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