Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Portland Trail Blazers. We continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Blazers prediction and pick.

The Blazers excel on the glass as they rank ninth in rebound differential and 11th in rebound rate. Lillard torched the Timberwolves in their matchup on Saturday – scoring 36 points and dishing eight assists. The Trail Blazers rank 19th in scoring and 11th in offensive rating. Simons contributes as a playmaker (4.4 APG) while Grant chips in on the glass (4.2 RPG). Their biggest weakness lies on the glass where they rank 22nd in rebound differential and 24th in rebound rate. Lillard leads the team in scoring, averaging 27.6 PPG. The Trail Blazers are 17-9 against the spread while 54% of their games have gone under. The Wolves have been solid on offense, ranking ninth in scoring and 17th in offensive rating. With Karl-Anthony Towns injured, the Wolves have had to rely on wing Anthony Edwards to carry the load offensively. They struggle somewhat on defense, however, as they rank 23rd in points allowed and 15th in defensive rating. The Timberwolves are 10-16 against the spread while 58% of their games have gone under. He’s scored 24 points in each of his last four games – including a 24-point performance against the Trail Blazers in which he made four of five threes.

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers on December 12. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

The Trail Blazers are playing to an average total of about 223, and with Lillard in the lineup, they’ve only hit a total of 230 or higher four times in 14 games. The Blazers have played over this number in their last two games, with Saturday’s battle with the Timberwolves coming in at 242, well over tonight’s total. The combination of a healthy Lillard and home-court advantage is enough to see Portland as a fairly significant favorite in tonight’s matchup. The Over/Under has drifted downward throughout the day, and as of noon on Monday, it now sits at 230 at most sites. The biggest reason not to trust these baseline numbers is the fact that Portland has had to play with Lillard for much of the season. The Trail Blazers have posted a slightly better point differential as well, though both are slightly negative by less than a point per game. Across the industry, the consensus Over/Under on Lillard’s Monday point total is a fairly modest 27.5, with just a little added juice on the Over at some books. The Timberwolves have gotten some love from bettors, but only enough to bring the line down by about a half-point. I’m happy to continue backing the Over on Lillard at this modest number under Minnesota proves it has an answer for Dame Time. Minnesota also likes to speed up the game, with the third-highest pace factor in the league. Since he came back on December 4, Lillard has led Portland to two wins in three games, with the only loss coming by one point to the Nuggets. Lillard scored 36 points and dished out eight assists in the win.

Published: Dec. 12, 2022, 6:55 p.m.. Portland Trail Blazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves basketball. Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (#9) passes ...

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[Rudy Gobert](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3032976/rudy-gobert) had 16 points and 20 rebounds. “And all of the 3s, we need to get those under control.” But we rode him as good as we could and we was able to take care of business.” I knew I was in double digits and I thought I made a lot of 3s tonight and then I think how many did I shoot?” Lillard shot 11 for 17 from long range and didn't play in the fourth quarter. “I was just shooting.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons shoots a floater over Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves during an NBA game at Moda Center in Portland, ...