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2023 NBA Handicapping
(35-35) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors (34-36)
Date: Saturday, March 18th
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Bankers Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
Moneyline NBA Odds: Timberwolves +215| Raptors -255 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Raptors -6.5
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As can be seen, the Timberwolves are completing a back-to-back set having played in Chicago on Friday while the Raptors delivered arguably their most consistent 48 minutes of production with the 128-111 defeat of the Thunder on Thursday.
ATS
The Timberwolves are 34-36 overall against the spread this season. Also, they are 16-17 ATS as the away team. Another key point, the Raptors are 35-35 against the spread this season while they 21-14 ATS as the home team
Season Series
Saturday, March 18th, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors meet for the second and final time this season. The Wolves won the initial meeting in Minny 128-126 on January 19th.
Last season the clubs played twice with Toronto sweeping the two contests. The Raptors hold the all-time record with 36 wins in 53 matches versus the Wolves.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing, on Friday, March 17th. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Saturday, March 18th.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Sitting seventh Minny is right in the middle of the nine teams seeded fourth through 12th and separated by just three games.
Although it’s a safe bet the Suns and Clippers will likely remain in the cemented berths the other seven teams could equally land in the sixth seed or end up headed to the lottery.
Stats
Minnesota opponents score 115.6 points per game ranking 18th while the Wolves limit them to 46.8% from the field and 37% from deep ranking 11th and 23rd respectively.
On offense, the Wolves score 115.5 points per game ranking 12th while shooting 49.1% from the field and 35.8% from the perimeter ranking third and 16th respectively.
Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Karl-Anthony Towns, C (OUT indefinitely — calf)
- Rudy Gobert, C (questionable — ankle)
- Austin Rivers, SG (questionable — back)
- Jaylen Nowell, SG (downgraded to OUT Friday —knee)
Toronto Raptors
It might not seem like the Raptors have found a groove if you just look at the recent road trip, but much like I noted the Celtics and Nuggets dip at the beginning of their stumble I’m also noticing the Raptors are starting to click at the perfect time.
The match Thursday against a scrappy Thunder squad offered insight into that dynamic as the Raptors won every quarter. Defensively, the team is locked in and finally the offense seems to be clicking having figured out the half-court offense now that they have big man Jakob Poeltl.
Stats
On offense, the Raptors score 112.8 points per game ranking 23rd while shooting 45.46% from the field and 33.9% from the perimeter ranking 27th and 28th respectively.
Meanwhile, defensively, the Raptors allow 112.1 points per game ranking sixth best with opponents shooting 49.2% from the field and 37.7% from deep ranking 28th and 29th respectively.
Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Christian Koloko, C (questionable—fractured nose)
- Otto Porter Jr., SF (OUT for season, — foot)
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors NBA Betting Trends:
- Above all, the Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games.
- Also, the Timberwolves are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days’ rest.
- By comparison, the Raptors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- In summary, the Raptors are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Free Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors NBA Prediction:
This particular matchup has provided some wild battles like the earlier match this season that came down to the final shot. I like the Raptors to stay hot but don’t like the point spread even with the Wolves playing Friday.
4* Free Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors NBA Betting Pick: Wolves +6.5
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