Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/25
At 8:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-228) will host the Trail Blazers (+191) in a Northwest Division matchup. Minnesota is favored by 6 points and has won two straight games. Portland has won six straight and is 4th in the division.
This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The over/under line is set at 216.5. KATU will have the TV coverage.
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +6
This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 8th.
WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-93 in favor of the Trail Blazers.
- Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 18 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 14 threes.
Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win in Minneapolis?
Portland improved to 23-29 on the season with a 108-102 win over the Kings on Thursday. The Trail Blazers, who were +1 point underdogs, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 210 points fell well short of the 231-point O/U line.
Portland took control with an 11-0 run, turning a 77-73 deficit into an 84-77 lead. They outscored Sacramento 29-25 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.
Anfernee Simons hit 8 threes at a 66.7% rate, finishing with 30 points and 6 assists in the Trail Blazers’ win over the Kings. He scored 16 points in the 4th quarter, while Shaedon Sharpe added 24 points, including 10 in the 1st quarter.
Portland connected on 16 threes, shooting 40% from deep and 43.3% overall. Deandre Ayton contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field.
The Trail Blazers put together a solid defensive performance on Thursday, holding the Kings to 102 points. Portland gave up 27 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters but tightened up in the 2nd and 4th, allowing just 23 and 25 points, respectively.
Portland limited Sacramento to 42% shooting from the field, including 33% from three-point range, where the Kings made 10 threes. The Trail Blazers sent the Kings to the line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws. Defensively, Portland recorded 5 steals and 7 blocks.
Can the Timberwolves Pull Off a Home Win?
The Timberwolves improved to 29-23 on the season with a 127-114 win over the Rockets on Thursday. Playing at home, Minnesota entered the game as -1.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 241, well over the 213.5-point line.
Minnesota trailed 98-92 heading into the 4th quarter but dominated the final period, outscoring Houston 35-16 to secure the win.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Rockets, scoring 41 points, including 18 in the 1st quarter and 16 in the 4th. He also added 7 rebounds and 6 assists, hitting 5 threes at 41.7%.
The Timberwolves hit 16 threes at 41% as a team, shooting 47.9% overall. Jaylen Clark and Mike Conley each made 4 threes, with Conley shooting 100% from deep and finishing with 16 points.
Despite a rough start, the Timberwolves tightened up their defense in the 4th quarter, allowing just 16 points to help secure the win over the Rockets. Minnesota gave up 33 points in the 1st quarter and 38 in the 2nd, but they improved after halftime, holding Houston to 27 points in the 3rd.
Overall, the Timberwolves allowed the Rockets to shoot 48% from the field, including 38% from three, where Houston made 12 threes. Minnesota sent the Rockets to the line 28 times, where they hit 20 free throws. Defensively, the Timberwolves recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks in the game.