Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 13 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 13, 2024, 1:06AM | Published: Jan 12, 2024, 4:16AM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will square off with the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Target Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jaden McDaniels, the Timberwolves are aiming to beat a Trail Blazers side that includes Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Minnesota-Portland NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves an 88% chance of beating the Trail Blazers at Target Center.
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Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Target Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.08, Trail Blazers $12.50
- Line: Timberwolves -16.5 ($2.00), Trail Blazers +16.5 ($1.96)
- Total (Over/Under 219.5 Points): Over $1.92, Under $2.00
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 Timberwolves at $1.08 and the Trail Blazers at $12.50.
The Timberwolves are 16.5-point favourites against the Trail Blazers, with odds of $2.00 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Trail Blazers (+16.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 219.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.92 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Trail Blazers (+16.5) have a 57% chance of covering the line, while the 219.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Portland at $12.50 with Betfair (3.2% edge)
- Line: Trail Blazers +16.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (57% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 219.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (50% probability)
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Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers at Target Center this Saturday has the Timberwolves prevailing 117-102.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Minnesota vs Portland on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers: Player Props
Player props are a common way to bet on Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jerami Grant is projected to finish with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists for the Trail Blazers.
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 29 | 6 | 6 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 22 | 9 | 4 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| Mike Conley | 13 | 3 | 7 |
| Rudy Gobert | 13 | 13 | 2 |
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | 20 | 3 | 2 |
| Anfernee Simons | 17 | 3 | 4 |
| Scoot Henderson | 15 | 3 | 5 |
| Duop Reath | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 12 | 3 | 3 |
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Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers: Preview
The NBA game between the Timberwolves and Trail Blazers at Target Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Saturday 13 January 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Minnesota vs Portland predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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