Philadelphia 76ers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

Looking to win big? The 76ers and Timberwolves face off at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Timberwolves are hosting the game at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 218.5 points, with the Timberwolves being the favored team playing at home against the 76ers.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +5.5

This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-112 in favor of the 76ers.
  • Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.6% and knocking down 11 threes.

Do the 76ers Stand a Chance on the Road?

In today’s game against the Timberwolves, the 76ers aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 10-4. The Eastern Conference sees the 76ers currently at 3rd, and in the Atlantic division, they are 2nd.

Philadelphia comes in with an overall ATS record of 10-4 so far this season. This season, Philadelphia has a 8-4 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 2-0 as underdogs.

In their most recent game, the 76ers’ offense tallied 119 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 120.4 points per game. The top scorer for the 76ers was Joel Embiid with 32 points, while Tyrese Maxey also chipped in with 30 points.

So far, the 76ers defense is giving up 112.2 points per contest, which has them sitting 13th in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in two straight matchups.

When it comes to defending inside the arc, the 76ers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.7% from downtown.

Does Minnesota Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

The Timberwolves head into today’s action with an overall record of 10-3 and have gone 3-0 over their previous three games. During their 13 games, the Timberwolves have gone 7-1 against teams in the Western Conference and 3-2 in non-conference matchups.

Presently, Minnesota boasts an ATS record of 7-5, which is above .500 against the spread. The Timberwolves’ flawless ATS record at home stands at 6-0, while it is 1-5 on the road vs. the spread.

In their latest game, the Timberwolves offense put up 117 points against the Knicks. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.2% and made 11 threes. So far, three-pointers haven’t been a huge part of Minnesota’s offense, as they average just 30.5 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is 48% while averaging 98.9 possessions per contest.

This season, the Timberwolves defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 106.3 points per contest.

Inside the arc, the Timberwolves defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 49.8% and 33.7% from three-point territory.