Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/5

The Toronto Raptors will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The game will start at 8:00 PM and be shown on FDSN. The Raptors have a record of 35-26 and are fifth in the Eastern Conference. Head Coach Darko Rajakovic leads the team as they look to improve their standing.

The Minnesota Timberwolves, with a record of 39-23, are fourth in the Western Conference. They are coached by Chris Finch and have a strong home record of 21-11. The Timberwolves are coming off a win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both teams aim to secure a win as the season progresses.

Raptors vs Timberwolves Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Venue: Target Center
  • Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Timberwolves -6.0 (-110), Raptors +6.0 (-110)

Toronto Raptors Team Preview

The Toronto Raptors have shown varied performance in their recent games. They defeated the Washington Wizards 134-125, where Immanuel Quickley scored 27 points and Jakob Poeltl was perfect from the field. However, they fell to the New York Knicks 111-95 and the San Antonio Spurs 110-107.

Brandon Ingram has been a key player for the Raptors this season. He averages 22 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Ingram’s shooting percentage is 47.4%, and he is currently questionable due to a thumb injury.

The Raptors rank 22nd in points per game at 113.7 and 8th in points allowed per game at 112.0. They excel in assists with 29 per game, ranking 4th in the league. Their three-point shooting needs improvement, with only 11.5 made per game, placing them 25th.

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently had a win against the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring 117 points. Anthony Edwards led the team with 41 points, while Julius Randle added 23 points and 11 rebounds. Jaden McDaniels also contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds.

Offensively, the Timberwolves rank 4th in the league with 119.1 points per game. Their field goal percentage is strong at 48.4%, ranking 3rd in the league. They are also effective from beyond the arc, hitting 37.4% of their three-point attempts.

Anthony Edwards is a key player for the Timberwolves, averaging 29.7 points per game. Julius Randle is another standout with 21.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. Despite the absence of Joe Ingles due to personal reasons, the team has depth with players like Jaden McDaniels and Donte DiVincenzo stepping up.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Timberwolves are favored by 6 points against the Toronto Raptors. The Timberwolves score 119.1 points per game, while the Raptors allow 112.0 points per game. Given these stats, the Timberwolves are likely to cover the spread. A projected score of Timberwolves 120, Raptors 112 supports this pick.

The total for the game is set at 227 points. The Timberwolves and Raptors combine for an average of 232.8 points per game. This suggests the game will go over the total. With a projected total of 232 points, betting the over is the recommendation.