Minnesota Timberwolves vs Sacramento Kings Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Kings vs Timberwolves prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Minneapolis.

  • The Kings have a road matchup with Minnesota at 8-10.
  • The Kings are averaging 114.1 points per game so far.
  • The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Timberwolves.
  • The Timberwolves are currently 8-9.
  • The Timberwolves are averaging 112.6 points per game so far.
  • The Timberwolves are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Kings.

Kings vs Timberwolves Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves (-183) will host the Sacramento Kings (+152) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves (-4.5) are favored over the Kings, and the over/under line is set at 222.

Minnesota (8-9) is currently 11th in the Western Conference, while Sacramento (8-10) is 12th. The Timberwolves have lost three straight games, while the Kings have dropped four in a row.

Kings vs. Timberwolves Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Sacramento Kings at Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Where: Minneapolis at Target Center
  • Date: Wednesday, November 27th
  • Betting Odds MIN -4.5, SAC +152 | MIN -183 O/U 222

Kings Preview: Can the Kings Grab a Win on the Road?

The Kings fell to 8-10 on the season after a 130-109 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Sacramento, playing at home, entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 239, exceeding the O/U line of 224.5 by 14.5 points.

Sacramento kept it close in the first half, with the score tied 62-62 at halftime. However, the Thunder pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Kings 34-22 in the 3rd quarter and 33-25 in the 4th.

In Monday's loss to the Thunder, the Kings managed just 8 threes, shooting 25% from beyond the arc. Overall, they hit 48.3% of their field goals.

DeMar DeRozan led the way with 30 points, scoring 9 in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Domantas Sabonis added 21 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field.

The Kings struggled defensively on Monday, giving up 130 points to the Thunder, who shot 55% from the field. Sacramento allowed at least 31 points in each quarter, including 34 in the 3rd.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder hit 14 threes at a 45% clip. The Kings also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. Sacramento finished with 10 steals and 4 blocks.

Timberwolves Preview: Taking a Look at the Timberwolves Chances at Home

The Kings fell to 8-10 on the season after a 130-109 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Sacramento, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only lost but failed to cover the spread at home. The total points for the game reached 239, surpassing the O/U line of 224.5 by 14.5 points.

After a tight first half, with the Kings and Thunder tied 62-62, Sacramento struggled in the second half. They were outscored 34-22 in the 3rd quarter and 33-25 in the 4th, leading to the 21-point defeat.

In their loss to the Rockets, the Timberwolves struggled offensively, shooting just 42.9% from the field and 23.7% from three-point range, hitting only 9 threes. Anthony Edwards led the way with 29 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting 36.4% from the floor and 25% from deep.

Julius Randle contributed 21 points, while Naz Reid added 19, hitting 3 threes at a 42.9% clip. Edwards scored 10 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while Rob Dillingham added 7 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 18 points, the Timberwolves couldn’t hold off the Rockets, giving up 117 points in the loss. Minnesota did manage to tighten up in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing 25 and 27 points, respectively.

The Timberwolves held Houston to 45% shooting overall, but the Rockets hit 15 threes at a 40% clip. Minnesota sent Houston to the line just 13 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Timberwolves collected 38 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Kings vs Timberwolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road games, Sacramento has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 103 points per game.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 110 points per game in this stretch.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Kings have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.

Kings vs Timberwolves Prediction

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