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2022 NBA Handicapping
(16-19) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Milwaukee Bucks (22-12)
Date: Friday, December 30th
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NBA Moneyline Odds: Timberwolves +280 | Bucks -340 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: MIL -8
NBA Betting Total: 226.5
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The road Timberwolves come into this one off a 119-118 loss on the road to the New Orleans Pelicans. They entered that one as 6.5-point underdogs and covered for the first time in four outings.
Minnesota is 4-6 against the spread in its last 10, and it is 14-21 ATS on the year.
The home Bucks come into this one off a 119-113 loss on the road to the Chicago Bulls. They entered that game as 2.5-point favorites and failed to cover for the fourth time in as many outings.
The Bucks are 3-6-1 against the spread in their last 10, and they are 17-15-2 ATS on the year.
These two teams have faced off once during the 2022-23 regular season—a 115-102 Bucks win back on Friday, Nov. 4 in Minnesota.
*Editor’s note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing entering games Thursday night, December 29. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Friday, December 30.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Season Stats
Offense
The Timberwolves enter this one scoring 114.7 points per game—a number that ranks 11th in the league.
When looking at the advanced stats, the Timberwolves score 110.2 points per 100 possessions. That number puts them in the No. 17 spot so far this season.
Defense
Defensively, this team is allowing 115.7 points per game. That number ranks 22nd in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 110.4 per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 13th across the league, which puts them in a tie with the Atlanta Hawks.
Injury Report
- Taurean Prince, PF (OUT—shoulder)
- Jordan McLaughlin, PG (OUT—calf)
- Kyle Anderson, SF (OUT—back)
- Karl-Anthony Towns, C (OUT—calf)
Milwaukee Bucks
Season Stats
The Bucks enter this one scoring 112.6 points per game—a number that ranks 17th in the league.
When looking at the advanced stats, the Bucks score 109.2 points per 100 possessions. That number puts them in the No. 22 spot so far this season.
Defense
Defensively, this team is allowing 110.4 points per game. That number ranks 6th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 108.2 per 100 possessions. That number ranks 6th.
Injury Report
- Jrue Holiday, PG (Day-to-Day)
- Khris Middleton, SF (OUT—knee)
NBA Betting Trends:
- Timberwolves are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.
- Timberwolves are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
- Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Free Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Prediction:
Both the Bucks and Timberwolves are trying to break four-game losing streaks on Friday, and the oddsmakers have made it clear Milwaukee is the heavy favorite to do so.
That said, keep an eye on the status of Jrue Holiday, who is listed Day-to-Day with an illness as of this writing. His status shouldn’t impact Milwaukee straight up, but that eight-point spread could be tough without their lead guard (and forward Khris Middleton).
If the Bucks are without two of their three best players, Minnesota won’t have a problem staying within reach.
As of this writing, the pick is Milwaukee straight up—and the ‘Wolves against the spread. But that pick against the spread changes if Holiday plays on Friday.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: MIN +8
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