Pistons vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 18, 2024, 12:11AM | Published: Jan 16, 2024, 10:46PM
The Detroit Pistons will take on the favoured Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Bojan Bogdanovic, Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, the Pistons are aiming to beat a Timberwolves team that includes Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jaden McDaniels.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pistons vs Timberwolves game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Pistons vs Timberwolves
Based on detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Detroit-Minnesota NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves an 84% chance of winning against the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
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Pistons vs Timberwolves: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Little Caesars Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pistons $8.00, Timberwolves $1.14
- Line: Pistons +12.5 ($2.00), Timberwolves -12.5 ($1.94)
- Total (Over/Under 223.5 Points): Over $1.96, Under $2.02
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pistons at $8.00 and the Timberwolves at $1.14.
The Pistons are listed as 12.5-point underdogs against the Timberwolves, with odds of $2.00 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Timberwolves (-12.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.94.
The Over/Under for Pistons vs Timberwolves is set at 223.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pistons (+12.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 223.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Pistons vs Timberwolves: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Detroit at $8.00 with Betfair (4.0% edge) 🔥
- Line: Pistons +12.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Over 223.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (51% probability)
These Pistons vs Timberwolves best bets are based on complex simulations and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Timberwolves have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pistons to win is our preferred option because of the 4.0% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
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Pistons vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pistons vs Timberwolves at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday has the Timberwolves winning 117-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Detroit vs Minnesota on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live scores.
Pistons vs Timberwolves: Player Props
Betting on Pistons vs Timberwolves player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Little Caesars Arena.
Bojan Bogdanovic is expected to lead the Pistons with 19 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Timberwolves.
Pistons Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | 19 | 4 | 2 |
| Jaden Ivey | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| Jalen Duren | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Alec Burks | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 11 | 7 | 3 |
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 28 | 5 | 5 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 24 | 9 | 4 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Rudy Gobert | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| Mike Conley | 14 | 2 | 7 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Detroit vs Minnesota match-up at Little Caesars Arena.
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Pistons vs Timberwolves: Preview
The NBA game between the Pistons and Timberwolves at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Detroit Pistons vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Detroit vs Minnesota predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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