Timberwolves vs. Heat Prediction
Points have not been an issue in previous meetings between the Timberwolves and Heat, who will host Minnesota at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday night. With the total sitting at 222 points for tonight’s matchup, is the over the best play on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
505 Minnesota Timberwolves (+3) at 506 Miami Heat (-3); o/u 222
7:30 p.m. ET, Monday, December 26, 2022
FTX Arena, Miami, FL
Timberwolves vs. Heat Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 67% of public bettors are currently backing the Heat when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Minnesota Timberwolves DFS Spin
Anthony Edwards went for 30 points, six rebounds, four assists and three triples Friday as the Wolves fell to the Celtics. The Timberwolves’ loss wasn’t for lack of trying on Ant Man’s part, as he turned in his second 30-point game in his last four appearances. Edwards has posted strong numbers over his last four, delivering 26.5 points, 8.8 boards, 8.0 dimes, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.3 triples. He’s been a top-10 player over the last week, and his fantasy stock continues to rise. Minnesota is dealing with a slew of injuries, so Edwards should continue to feast for the shorthanded Wolves.
Miami Heat DFS Spin
Jimmy Butler (right ankle sprain) is listed as questionable for Monday’s matchup with Minnesota. Butler exited their loss to Indiana on Friday in the fourth quarter, and now it may hold him out another game. Victor Oladipo, Max Strus and Duncan Robinson should all benefit from Butler’s potential absence, though none of the three have done much to warrant a stream over the past few weeks. If Strus is able to get his shot going, he’ll be the best option, but that hasn’t been the case.
Timberwolves vs. Heat NBA Betting Trends
Timberwolves are 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Miami
Timberwolves are 6-2-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings
Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games
Heat are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall
Timberwolves vs. Heat NBA Prediction:
The over is 7-2 in the last nine meetings between these two teams and is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Miami. The over is also 6-1 in the Timberwolves’ last seven games when facing an opponent with a losing record, is a perfect 7-0 in the Heat’s last seven games when facing an opponent with a winning record and is 8-3 in Miami’s last 11 home games.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: TIMBERWOLVES/HEAT OVER 222