Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 4/11/25
At 9:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (26-54) will be in Minneapolis to take on the Timberwolves (47-33) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota is currently favored by 19 points and is 3rd in the Northwest Division, while Brooklyn is 4th in the Atlantic Division and 12th in the Eastern Conference.
The over/under line is currently set at 216.5. You can catch the game on FDSN.
BROOKLYN NETS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -19
This game will be played at Target Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, April 11th.
WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-87 in favor of the Timberwolves.
- Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 17 threes.
Will Brooklyn Shock Everyone at Target Center?
The Nets fell to 26-54 after a 133-109 home loss to the Hawks on Thursday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 242, exceeding the O/U line of 234.5 by 7.5 points.
Brooklyn struggled early, as the Hawks went on a 10-0 run, turning a 12-4 deficit into a 14-12 lead. The Nets were outscored 33-14 in the 1st quarter and trailed 103-74 going into the 4th, where they finally outscored the Hawks 35-30.
In their 133-109 loss to the Hawks, the Nets struggled from the field, shooting just 40%, but they connected on 22 threes at a 42.3% clip. Jalen Wilson led the way with 20 points, hitting 6 threes at 60% efficiency, and adding 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
Wilson scored 12 of his points in the 2nd quarter and added 8 more in the 4th. Drew Timme also made a late impact, scoring 11 of his 13 points in the final period.
The Nets struggled defensively against the Hawks, giving up 133 points on 57% shooting. Brooklyn allowed at least 30 points in every quarter, including 36 in the 2nd. They also sent Atlanta to the free-throw line 33 times, where the Hawks converted 22 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Hawks hit 15 threes at a 41% clip. The Nets managed 31 defensive rebounds while allowing 7 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 2 blocks in the game.
Will Minnesota Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
With a 141-125 win over the Grizzlies on Thursday, the Timberwolves improved to 47-33 for the season. Minnesota, who were -2 point favorites, covered the spread with a +16 point margin. The game’s total score of 266 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 35.5 points.
A pivotal 17-0 run by the Timberwolves turned a close 75-72 game into a commanding 92-72 lead. Minnesota dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Memphis 52-25, and entered the 4th quarter with a 119-97 lead.
Anthony Edwards’ 44-point performance, including 18 in the 3rd quarter, led the Timberwolves to a 141-125 win over the Grizzlies. Edwards hit 7 threes at 63.6%, finishing with a 68.4% field goal percentage. Julius Randle added 31 points, with 14 coming in the 3rd quarter, and connected on 5 threes.
The Timberwolves shot 55.2% from the field and made 20 threes at a 45.5% clip. Edwards scored 13 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, while Naz Reid added 6 of his 14 points in the 2nd. Rudy Gobert contributed 9 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter.
Even with a shaky defensive performance, the Timberwolves managed to come out on top against the Grizzlies, allowing 125 points on 51% shooting. Minnesota struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 41 points, but tightened up in the 3rd, holding Memphis to just 25 points.
The Timberwolves had trouble defending the three, as the Grizzlies hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. Minnesota sent Memphis to the line 21 times, where they hit 15 free throws. The Timberwolves finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 3 blocks.