Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

At 7:30 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves (-7) will travel to take on the Toronto Raptors (+7) in a non-conference matchup. The Timberwolves come in with a record of 8-6 and are currently 6th in the Western Conference. They are on a two-game winning streak. The Raptors are 3-12 and are 13th in the Eastern Conference. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

SN will have the TV coverage for this matchup.

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -7

This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-112 in favor of the Timberwolves.
• Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 18 threes.

Will the Timberwolves Defense Show Up on the Road?

The Timberwolves improved to 8-6 on the season with a 120-117 win over the Suns on Sunday. Minnesota, playing at home, was favored by 7.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 237.5 exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 18.5 points.

After the Suns went on a 10-0 run early, the Timberwolves battled back. Minnesota outscored Phoenix 32-26 in the 3rd quarter and 34-27 in the 4th, overcoming a 90-86 deficit heading into the final period.

Julius Randle’s 35 points and 7 assists led the Timberwolves to a win over the Suns, with Randle hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% rate. Anthony Edwards added 24 points, scoring 13 in the 3rd quarter, and Donte DiVincenzo contributed 15 points, making 5 threes at 50% efficiency.

Minnesota hit 17 threes as a team, shooting 43.6% from deep and 52.5% overall. Randle scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Edwards and Naz Reid each added 8 points in the final period.

Despite giving up 117 points, the Timberwolves managed to pull off a win against the Suns. They allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd but tightened up a bit in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 26 and 27 points, respectively.

Minnesota’s defense struggled overall, allowing Phoenix to shoot 54% from the field, including 45% from beyond the arc, where the Suns hit 14 threes. The Timberwolves sent the Suns to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Defensively, Minnesota recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Do the Raptors Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

The Raptors improved to 3-12 on the season with a 130-119 win over the Pacers on Monday. Toronto, who were +3 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 249, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 236.5 by 12.5 points.

Toronto took control early, leading 34-27 after the 1st quarter and 35-30 in the 2nd. They extended their lead by outscoring Indiana 27-25 in the 3rd, going into the 4th with a 96-82 advantage. Although the Pacers won the final quarter 37-34, the Raptors’ strong start was enough to secure the win.

The Raptors’ offense shone in their win over the Pacers, putting up 130 points on 58.5% shooting from the field. They connected on 14 threes, hitting 48.3% from beyond the arc.

RJ Barrett led the way with 39 points, including 15 in the 4th quarter, while Jakob Poeltl added 30 points and 15 rebounds, scoring 14 in the 2nd quarter.

Defensively, the Raptors had a strong 3rd quarter, allowing just 25 points, but they struggled in the 4th, giving up 37 points. Overall, they allowed 119 points, with the Pacers shooting 44% from the field.

From beyond the arc, Toronto gave up 15 made threes at a 37% clip. They also sent Indiana to the line 20 times, where the Pacers converted 16 free throws. The Raptors finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 9 blocks.