Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Detroit Pistons Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/17/2024]

NBA action continues on Wednesday at 7:00PM ET as the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Wednesday's Timberwolves vs. Pistons matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Timberwolves vs. Pistons Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Wednesday's NBA matchup between the Timberwolves and Pistons 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves an 84% chance of defeating the Pistons, and our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 117-106.

According to our model, the Pistons (+12.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 223.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going over.

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Timberwolves vs. Pistons Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Timberwolves	Pistons
Spread	-12.5 (-108)	+12.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-750	+550
Total	o223.5 (-110)	u223.5 (-105)

• The Pistons are listed as +12.5 underdogs against the Timberwolves, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Timberwolves (-12.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -108.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pistons at +550, which means you can bet $100 to profit $550, earning a total payout of $650, if they win.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Timberwolves at -750, where you can risk $750 to win $100 for a total payout of $850 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 223.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Timberwolves vs. Pistons Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Pistons +12.5	-110
Moneyline	Pistons	+550
Total	Over 223.5	-110

While the Timberwolves are more likely to win the game, betting on the Pistons moneyline is the best option due to the 1.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

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Timberwolves vs. Pistons Player Props

Looking for Timberwolves vs. Pistons NBA player props? We uss the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Bojan Bogdanovic is projected to have 19 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists for the Pistons.

Timberwolves Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Timberwolves:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anthony Edwards	28	5	5	2
Karl-Anthony Towns	24	9	4	2
Jaden McDaniels	15	3	2	2
Rudy Gobert	14	12	2	0
Mike Conley	14	2	7	3

Pistons Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Pistons:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Bojan Bogdanovic	19	4	2	2
Jaden Ivey	15	4	5	1
Jalen Duren	13	10	3	0
Alec Burks	11	3	2	2
Isaiah Stewart	11	7	3	2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Timberwolves vs. Pistons on Wednesday January 17, 2024.

Wolves vs. Pistons Game Information

Wednesday's action between the Pistons and Timberwolves at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Detroit Pistons
• Date: Wednesday January 17, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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Conclusion

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