The Minnesota Timberwolves will play against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. The game is set for Tuesday, April 08, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Both teams have been performing well recently.
The Timberwolves have a record of 46-32. They won their last three games. Against the Philadelphia 76ers, they won 114-109. Rudy Gobert scored 23 points and had 19 rebounds. Anthony Edwards added 37 points. They also beat the Brooklyn Nets 105-90 and the Denver Nuggets 140-139.
The Bucks have a record of 44-34. They won their last three games as well. They defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 111-107. Brook Lopez had 20 points and 12 rebounds. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points in their win over the Miami Heat, 121-115. They also won against the Philadelphia 76ers, 126-113.
Bucks Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks have a record of 44-34 this season. They have performed better at home with a record of 25-14. Their away record stands at 19-20. In their last 10 games, they have won 6 and lost 4.
Doc Rivers is the head coach of the Bucks. The team is ranked 5th in the Eastern Conference. In the Central Division, they hold the 3rd spot. They are 18 games back from the top of the conference.
In recent games, the Bucks have shown strong performances. They won against the New Orleans Pelicans with a score of 111-107. Brook Lopez scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in that game. Against the Miami Heat, they won 121-115, with Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring 36 points and securing 15 rebounds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team with an average of 30.5 points per game. Damian Lillard follows with 24.9 points per game. Brook Lopez contributes with 13.2 points per game. The team ranks 12th in points per game and 5th in field goal percentage. They are 1st in three-point percentage, making them a strong offensive team.
Timberwolves Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves have a record of 46-32. They are ranked 7th in the Western Conference. Their away and home records are both 23-16. In their last 10 games, they have won 7 and lost 3.
Anthony Edwards is a key player for the Timberwolves. He averages 27.4 points per game, which ranks 2nd in the league. Edwards also contributes 5.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. His field goal percentage stands at 44.6%, and he makes 4.0 three-pointers per game.
Julius Randle is another important player. He scores 18.7 points per game and grabs 7.0 rebounds. Randle also averages 4.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 48.0%, and he makes 1.5 three-pointers per game.
Rudy Gobert is strong on defense with 10.9 rebounds per game. He scores 11.7 points per game and has a field goal percentage of 66.7%. Gobert does not make three-pointers, but he is effective in the paint. Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels also contribute with their scoring and rebounding abilities.
Statistical Breakdown for Bucks vs Timberwolves
The game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Minnesota Timberwolves will focus on offensive strengths and defensive capabilities. The Bucks rank first in three-point percentage, making them a threat from beyond the arc. The Timberwolves, however, allow only 12.6 three-pointers per game, ranking third in this category. On defense, the Bucks have a strong field goal percentage allowed, ranking sixth. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, are sixth in points allowed per game, which could limit the Bucks’ scoring opportunities.
- Milwaukee Bucks Points Per Game: 114.9 (12th)
- Milwaukee Bucks Three Point Percentage: 38.4 (1st)
- Milwaukee Bucks Field Goal Percentage Allowed: 45.6 (6th)
- Minnesota Timberwolves Points Per Game: 114.0 (15th)
- Minnesota Timberwolves Three Pointers Made Per Game Allowed: 12.6 (3rd)
- Minnesota Timberwolves Points Per Game Allowed: 109.3 (6th)
Betting Insights
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks are set to play, and bettors are looking at key trends. The Timberwolves have a slightly better ATS record than the Bucks, but both teams are on a 1-game losing streak against the spread. The Over/Under trends also offer insights, with the Timberwolves currently on a 2-game under streak. Here are the top betting trends to consider for this game:
- The Timberwolves have a strong underdog ATS record at 12-7-0.
- The Bucks have a favored ATS record of 24-17-1.
- The Timberwolves’ average combined score is 223.41, slightly above their average over/under line of 221.44.
- The Bucks’ average combined score is 227.95, which is just above their average over/under line of 227.06.
- Both teams are currently on a 1-game ATS losing streak.
Free Betting Prediction for Bucks vs Timberwolves
The Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves are set for an interesting game. The Bucks have been strong at home, with a 25-14 record. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team in scoring, and their three-point shooting is top in the league. However, the Timberwolves’ defense is strong, allowing only 12.6 three-pointers per game. The Timberwolves have a balanced record both at home and away. Anthony Edwards is a key player, ranking second in the league for points per game. Rudy Gobert adds strength on defense with his rebounding. The Timberwolves are also sixth in points allowed per game, which could challenge the Bucks’ offense. This game could be close, with both teams having strengths that counter each other. The Timberwolves are favored, but the Bucks’ home advantage and strong shooting could make a difference. The game might be decided by how well the Bucks can score against the Timberwolves’ defense.
- Our Free Prediction: Bucks +5.0
