Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [2/15/2024]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves will meet in NBA action at Moda Center on Thursday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Thursday's Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used powerful machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Thursday's NBA game between the Timberwolves and Trail Blazers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 77% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers. Our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 112-103.

According to our model, the Trail Blazers (+9.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 216.5 points has a 51% chance of going under.

Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers Odds

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

Bet Type	Timberwolves	Trail Blazers
Spread	-9.5 (-114)	+9.5 (-105)
Moneyline	-500	+385
Total	o216.5 (-110)	u216.5 (-105)

• The Trail Blazers are listed as +9.5 underdogs versus the Timberwolves, with -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Timberwolves (-9.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -114.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Trail Blazers at +385, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $385, earning a total payout of $485, if they win.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Timberwolves at -500, where you can risk $500 to win $100 for a total payout of $600 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 216.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers Picks

Our predictions matched with the current odds reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our best NBA bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Trail Blazers +9.5	-105
Moneyline	Trail Blazers	+385
Total	Under 216.5	-105

While the Timberwolves are more likely to win the game, taking the Trail Blazers moneyline is the best option because of the 2.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers Player Props

NBA prop bets are an exciting way to wager on Thursday's Minnesota vs. Portland matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.

Anthony Edwards is expected to step up for the Timberwolves with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jerami Grant is projected to finish with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists for the Trail Blazers.

Timberwolves Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Timberwolves:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anthony Edwards	27	6	6	2
Karl-Anthony Towns	24	8	3	3
Rudy Gobert	16	13	1	0
Naz Reid	13	5	1	2
Jaden McDaniels	11	3	2	1

Trail Blazers Prediction

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

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jerami Grant	24	4	3	2
Anfernee Simons	19	3	5	3
Scoot Henderson	16	3	6	1
Deandre Ayton	14	9	2	0
Dalano Banton	10	3	2	1

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

Wolves vs. Blazers Game Information

Thursday's action between the Trail Blazers and Timberwolves at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers
• Date: Thursday February 15, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Moda Center

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Conclusion

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