Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/8/25

At 8:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-188) will be in Milwaukee to take on the Bucks (+158) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota is currently favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 222.5.

Both teams are playing well right now, with the Timberwolves (46-32) riding a five-game win streak and the Bucks (44-34) winners of four straight. Minnesota is 7th in the Western Conference, while Milwaukee is 5th in the East.

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -4.5

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, April 8th.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-120 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 46.1% and knocking down 18 threes.

Are the Timberwolves Ready for a Road Win?

With a 114-109 win over the 76ers on Saturday, the Timberwolves improved to 46-32 for the season. Despite being -16 point favorites, Minnesota didn’t cover the spread, winning by just five points. The game’s total of 223 points narrowly fell short of the 224.5 O/U line.

A key moment for the Timberwolves was an 11-0 run early in the game, which helped them gain control. They led 83-82 going into the 4th quarter and outscored the 76ers 31-27 in the final period to secure the win.

Anthony Edwards hit 6 threes at a 46.2% clip, finishing with 37 points, including 18 in the 4th quarter, to lead the Timberwolves past the 76ers. Overall, Minnesota shot 50.6% from the field, though they struggled from deep, making just 32.4% of their attempts.

Rudy Gobert was dominant inside, hitting 90.9% of his shots and adding 23 points and 19 rebounds, with 8 points coming in the final period. Julius Randle contributed 15 points, while Donte DiVincenzo added 13.

Defensively, the Timberwolves held the 76ers to 109 points on Saturday, despite Philadelphia shooting 48% from the field. Minnesota allowed 23 points in the 1st quarter, 28 in the 2nd, 31 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th.

The Timberwolves did well defending the three, with the 76ers hitting 12 threes at a 34% clip. Minnesota also limited Philadelphia’s trips to the line, where they went 9/15. The Timberwolves recorded 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 7 blocks.

Will the Bucks Come Through as Home Underdogs?

Milwaukee improved to 44-34 with a 111-107 road win over the Pelicans on Sunday. The Bucks were favored by six points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 218 points fell just under the 218.5-point line.

After trailing 31-28 after the 1st quarter, Milwaukee took control by winning the 2nd quarter 30-22. They entered the 4th quarter up 81-78 and went on a decisive 13-0 run, extending their lead from 91-89 to 104-89, before holding off a late Pelicans rally.

In their win over the Pelicans, the Bucks shot 46.7% from the field and made 11 threes at a 34.4% clip. Gary Trent Jr. led the way with 29 points, hitting 4 threes at 40% efficiency.

Brook Lopez and Kevin Porter Jr. each contributed 20 points, with Porter knocking down 3 threes at 60%. Lopez added 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Trent scored 6 in the final period.

The Bucks tightened up defensively after a rough 1st quarter, where they gave up 31 points, holding the Pelicans to just 22 points in the 2nd quarter and 25 in the 3rd. Milwaukee allowed 29 points in the 4th but still managed to secure the win, giving up 107 points overall.

Milwaukee limited New Orleans’ three-point shooting, allowing just 12 threes on 36% shooting. The Pelicans went to the line 14 times, making 9 free throws. The Bucks grabbed 41 defensive rebounds while giving up 9 offensive boards, and they added 10 steals and 4 blocks.