Portland Trail Blazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/12/2024]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Target Center on Friday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

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

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

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

Our famous predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves an 88% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers, and our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 117-102.

According to our model, the Trail Blazers (+16.5) have a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 219.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves Odds

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

Bet Type	Trail Blazers	Timberwolves
Spread	+16.5 (-110)	-16.5 (-108)
Moneyline	+900	-1450
Total	o219.5 (-110)	u219.5 (-108)

• The Timberwolves are -16.5 favorites against the Trail Blazers, with -108 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Trail Blazers (+16.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Timberwolves at -1450, which means you can risk $1,450 to win $100 for a total payout of $1,550 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Trail Blazers at +900, where you can bet $100 to profit $900, earning a total payout of $1,000 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 219.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

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

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Trail Blazers +16.5	-110 🔥
Moneyline	Trail Blazers	+900
Total	Under 219.5	-108

Any time you see a 🔥, you know it's one of Dimers' best free picks of the day across all sports.

While the Timberwolves are more likely to win the game, taking the Trail Blazers moneyline is the best option because of the 1.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

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Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves Player Props

NBA player props are a common way to wager on the Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves game without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Jerami Grant is expected to lead the way for the Trail Blazers with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Timberwolves.

Trail Blazers Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Trail Blazers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jerami Grant	20	3	2	2
Anfernee Simons	17	3	4	3
Scoot Henderson	15	3	5	1
Duop Reath	14	5	2	3
Malcolm Brogdon	12	3	3	1

Timberwolves Prediction

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

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anthony Edwards	29	6	6	3
Karl-Anthony Towns	22	9	4	2
Jaden McDaniels	15	4	2	2
Mike Conley	13	3	7	2
Rudy Gobert	13	13	2	0

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

Remember, our model updates regularly, so check this page for the latest betting insights ahead of the Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves on Friday January 12, 2024.

Blazers vs. Wolves Game Information

Friday's matchup between the Timberwolves and Trail Blazers at Target Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• Date: Friday January 12, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Target Center

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Conclusion

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