Minnesota Timberwolves (4-3) vs Portland Trail Blazers (3-5)
Friday, November 08, 2024 at 9:00 pm
Portland fell to 3-6 following their 118-105 road defeat to San Antonio. The Trailblazers shot 48% with 28% from three. Jerami Grant had 21 points with three rebounds. DeAndre Ayton got 21 points and ten rebounds. Portland allowed 54% shooting to the Spurs with 41% from three. Minnesota is 5-3 after their 135-119 road win at Chicago. The Timberwolves converted 54% with 42% from three. Anthony Edwards had 33 points with eight rebounds. Julious Rangle put up 22 points with ten rebounds. Minnesota held Chicago to 53% shooting with 42% from three. The Pick with the Explanation Minnesota is sixth in offensive efficiency as they average 117 points per 100 possessions with a +4.1 net rating. The Trailblazers are averaging 109.1 points per 100 possessions with a -5.7 net rating. Portland has struggled to shoot on the road but limit opponents on the road to 45.3% shooting and 35.5% from three. The Timberwolves have good numbers on both ends at home by outscoring opponents there by seven points per game. Minnesota turns the ball over at a high rate. Portland is 4-1 to the spread on the road in back-to-back games. Minnesota is 18-29 to the spread as a home favorite. Play Portland +12.5