Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24
At 10:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-398) will visit the Trail Blazers (+312) in a Northwest Division matchup. Minnesota is favored by 9 points, and the over/under line is set at 219.5.
Portland is currently 4-8 and in 13th place in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves are 6-5 and in 9th place in the West. Minnesota has dropped its last two games.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +9
This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 151-144 in favor of the Trail Blazers.
- Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with Anfernee Simons points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.0% and knocking down 15 threes.
Can the Timberwolves Live Up to the Hype 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 of 230 exceeded the O/U line of 222 by 8 points.
Portland took control early, leading 28-17 after the 1st quarter. Minnesota responded with a 36-point 2nd quarter but couldn’t sustain the momentum, as they were outscored 33-21 in the 3rd. Despite a 34-point effort in the 4th, the Wolves couldn’t overcome the 93-74 deficit they faced entering the final period.
In their 122-108 loss to the Trail Blazers, the Timberwolves shot 50.7% from the field, with a 37.1% mark from three, hitting 13 threes overall. Naz Reid led the way, connecting on 4 threes at a 50% rate, finishing with 28 points and 6 rebounds.
Anthony Edwards added 26 points, also hitting 4 threes, while Jaden McDaniels contributed 17 points on 80% shooting. 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, allowing 122 points on 51% shooting. They gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter, 32 in the 2nd, 33 in the 3rd, and 29 in the 4th.
Minnesota had a tough time defending the three, with Portland hitting 18 threes at a 56% rate. The Timberwolves also sent the Blazers to the line 20 times, where they made 18 free throws. Defensively, they recorded 13 steals and 4 blocks.
Will Portland Win at Home?
The Trail Blazers improved to 4-8 on the season with a 122-108 win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday. Portland was a +9 underdog but covered the spread with the win. The game’s total points of 230 went over the pre-game line of 222.
Portland jumped out to a 28-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Although the Timberwolves edged them 36-32 in the 2nd quarter, the Blazers took control in the 3rd, outscoring Minnesota 33-21. They entered the 4th with a 93-74 lead, and despite being outscored 34-29 in the final period, they held on for the win.
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 the way 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 on Tuesday. Portland allowed 36 points in the 2nd and 34 in the 4th but tightened up in the 1st and 3rd, giving up just 17 and 21 points, respectively.
Even with Minnesota shooting 50% from the field, the Blazers limited them to 13 made threes on 37% shooting. Portland also sent the Timberwolves to the line 23 times, where they made 21 free throws. The Blazers finished with 28 defensive rebounds, allowing just 4 offensive boards, while adding 14 steals and 7 blocks.