Philadelphia 76ers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 3/4/25

At 8:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-836) will host the 76ers (+571) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 223.5 points.

Minnesota is currently favored by 13.5 points and is 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 33-29. Philadelphia is 12th in the East at 21-39.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +13.5

This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, March 4th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-118 in favor of the 76ers.
  • Our projections have Tyrese Maxey finishing with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.4% and knocking down 15 threes.

Will the 76ers Find a Way to Win in Minneapolis?

Philadelphia’s season record fell to 21-39 after a 119-102 home loss to the Trail Blazers on Monday. The 76ers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 221 points fell short of the 228.5-point O/U line.

Philadelphia led 61-56 at halftime but lost momentum after a 10-0 run by Portland, which shifted the score from 87-81 to 91-87. The Trail Blazers outscored the 76ers 35-20 in the 3rd quarter and 28-21 in the 4th.

In their 119-102 loss to the Trail Blazers, the 76ers struggled offensively, shooting just 43.2% from the field and hitting 31.4% of their threes, making only 11 from beyond the arc. Andre Drummond led the way with 25 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 57.9% from the floor.

Justin Edwards added 16 points, including 7 in the 4th quarter, while Quentin Grimes contributed 14 points and 9 assists, with 8 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter. Lonnie Walker chipped in 13 points, scoring 5 in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.

Defensively, the 76ers gave up 119 points to the Trail Blazers, with their toughest stretch coming in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 35 points. Portland shot 48% from the field overall.

Philadelphia did well in limiting Portland’s three-point shooting, holding them to 11 made threes on 31% shooting. The 76ers also sent the Blazers to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 12. The 76ers recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.

Can The Timberwolves Secure a Home Victory?

The Timberwolves improved to 33-29 this season with a 116-98 road win over the Suns on Sunday. Minnesota, favored by 1 point, covered the spread with the 18-point victory. The game’s total score of 214 points fell short of the 233.5 over/under line.

After trailing 34-28 in the 1st quarter, the Timberwolves held the Suns to 17 points in the 2nd quarter. A 10-0 run helped Minnesota extend their lead from 23-15 to 33-15, and they outscored Phoenix 34-21 in the 3rd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter leading 83-72 and finished strong, outscoring the Suns 33-26 in the final period.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Suns with 44 points, 17 of which came in the 3rd quarter. He also added 7 assists and 5 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the field and hitting 6 threes at 42.9% efficiency.

Donte DiVincenzo contributed 24 points, making 8 threes at 61.5% and adding 9 points in the 3rd quarter. The Timberwolves made 21 threes as a team, shooting 40.4% from beyond the arc, despite a 42.4% overall field goal percentage.

Despite a shaky start, the Timberwolves’ defense tightened up after the 1st quarter, where they allowed 34 points. They gave up just 17 points in the 2nd quarter and 21 in the 3rd, helping them secure a 116-98 win over the Suns. Minnesota held Phoenix to 43% shooting from the field.

The Timberwolves excelled in defending the three-point line, limiting the Suns to 13 made threes on 31% shooting. They also sent Phoenix to the free-throw line 19 times, where the Suns made 15. Minnesota collected 18 steals and recorded 2 blocks.