Nets vs. Timberwolves Pick
Are the host Minnesota Timberwolves going to cover the large spread at home tonight when they face the Brooklyn Nets? Game time is 9PM ET.
Who Oddsmakers Like: Minnesota. According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, the Timberwolves are listed as a 10.5-point favorite on the spread line. The over-under has not yet been released. Check back for an update later.
Who the Public Likes: As of Saturday morning, public betting info had not been released. Click here for up-to-date information.
Injury Report: Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson left the last game with a groin strain and is questionable to play tonight. Jeremy Lin ruptured his patellar tendon in the season opener and is out for the season. For the Timberwolves, Jimmy Butler has missed the last four games with a sore knee and is questionable. Justin Patton is out indefinitely as he recovers from offseason foot surgery.
Who the Trends Like: Brooklyn is 2-11 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Minnesota and 8-19 ATS in the last 27 meetings overall. Minnesota is 7-0 ATS in its last seven home games.
Who We Like: Let’s keep this one quick and simple. The Nets have poor history against the T-Wolves, who have also been dominating teams at home. If Butler returns, I like Minnesota even more. But as it is, I think they are the play regardless. The Timberwolves are 19-6 straight up at home this season, while Brooklyn is only 8-16 on the road.
NBA DAILY PREDICTION: MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES -10.5