Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup

Check out our free Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers prediction for this NBA matchup in Portland. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Timberwolves head into the game at 6-5.
  • The Timberwolves are averaging 113.3 points per game so far.
  • The Timberwolves are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Trail Blazers.
  • The Trail Blazers' record sits at 4-8.
  • Portland has an effective field goal percentage of 49% (29th).
  • The Trail Blazers are coming off a 122-108 win vs. the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers Prediction

At 10:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-398) will travel to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers (+312) in a Western Northwest division matchup. Minnesota is favored by 9 and the over/under line is 219.5.

The Timberwolves (6-5) are currently 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Northwest division. They have lost their last two games. The Blazers (4-8) are 13th in the West and 4th in the Northwest.

Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers
  • Where: Portland at Moda Center
  • Date: Wednesday, November 13th
  • Betting Odds MIN -9, MIN -398 | POR +312 O/U 219.5

Timberwolves Preview: Taking a Look at the Timberwolves Chances on the Road

The Timberwolves fell to 6-5 on the season after a 122-108 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Minnesota, who entered the game as 9-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 230, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 222 by 8 points.

After a slow start, trailing 28-17 after the 1st quarter, the Timberwolves outscored Portland 36-32 in the 2nd quarter. However, a 33-21 3rd quarter in favor of the Blazers left Minnesota down 93-74 heading into the 4th. Despite a 34-29 edge in the final quarter, the Timberwolves couldn’t complete the comeback.

In their 122-108 loss to the Trail Blazers, the Timberwolves shot 50.7% from the field, with a 37.1% mark from three-point range, hitting 13 threes. Naz Reid led the way with 28 points, shooting 58.8% overall and 50% from deep, knocking down 4 threes.

Anthony Edwards added 26 points, also hitting 4 threes at a 40% clip. Jaden McDaniels contributed 17 points, connecting on 80% of his shots. Reid and Edwards both scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, with Reid adding 10 more in the 4th.

Defensively, the Timberwolves struggled against the Trail Blazers, giving up 122 points on 51% shooting. Minnesota allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 32 in the 2nd, 33 in the 3rd, and 29 in the 4th.

The Timberwolves had a tough time defending the three, as Portland hit 18 threes at a 56% clip. Minnesota also sent the Blazers to the line 20 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Timberwolves recorded 13 steals and 4 blocks.

Trail Blazers Preview: Does Portland Have What it Takes at Home?

The Timberwolves dropped to 6-5 on the season after a 122-108 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Minnesota, who entered the game as 9-point favorites, failed to cover the spread.

After falling behind 28-17 in the 1st quarter, the Timberwolves outscored Portland 36-32 in the 2nd. However, a 33-21 3rd quarter by the Blazers put Minnesota in a 93-74 hole heading into the 4th. The Timberwolves won the final quarter 34-29, but it wasn’t enough. The game’s total of 230 points went over the pre-game line of 222.

The Trail Blazers shot 51.2% from the field and knocked down 18 threes at a 56.2% clip in their win over the Timberwolves. Jerami Grant led Portland with 21 points, including 12 in the 4th quarter.

Robert Williams added 19 points on 90% shooting, while Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija each contributed 17 points. Avdija scored 10 of his points in the 3rd quarter.

Despite a shaky 2nd and 4th quarter, the Trail Blazers held the Timberwolves to 108 points in their win. Portland gave up 36 points in the 2nd but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points.

Portland allowed Minnesota to shoot 50% from the field, including 37% from three with 13 made threes. The Timberwolves also went 21/23 from the free-throw line. The Blazers grabbed 28 defensive rebounds and allowed just 4 offensive boards while adding 14 steals and 7 blocks.

Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Minnesota has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 107 points per game in these games.
  • When looking at their past ten home matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 101 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
  • As the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Portland posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
  • The last three games that Minnesota was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers Prediction

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