Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 5, 2024, 1:11AM | Published: Mar 3, 2024, 10:46PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Target Center on Tuesday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, the Timberwolves are aiming to beat a Trail Blazers side that includes Anfernee Simons, Dalano Banton and Duop Reath.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Minnesota-Portland NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves an 89% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers at Target Center.
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Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Target Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.09, Trail Blazers $11.50
- Line: Timberwolves -15 ($1.93), Trail Blazers +15 ($1.98)
- Total (Over/Under 209.5 Points): Over $1.83, 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 Timberwolves at $1.09 and the Trail Blazers at $11.50.
The Timberwolves are 15-point favourites against the Trail Blazers, with odds of $1.93 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Trail Blazers (+15) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.98.
The Over/Under for Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers is set at 209.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.83 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Trail Blazers (+15) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 209.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $11.50 with Betfair (3.1% edge)
- Line: Trail Blazers +15 at $1.98 with Betfair (55% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 209.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (50% probability)
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While the Timberwolves have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our preferred option due to the 3.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
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Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers at Target Center on Tuesday has the Timberwolves prevailing 112-97.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Minnesota vs Portland on Tuesday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers: Player Props
Betting on Portland vs Minnesota player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Anfernee Simons is projected to finish with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Trail Blazers.
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 27 | 6 | 6 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Rudy Gobert | 16 | 14 | 2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| Naz Reid | 12 | 5 | 1 |
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 21 | 4 | 5 |
| Dalano Banton | 14 | 5 | 3 |
| Duop Reath | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Jabari Walker | 13 | 11 | 1 |
| Kris Murray | 9 | 6 | 2 |
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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 Tuesday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Tuesday 5 March 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 are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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