Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 14 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 14, 2024, 3:11AM | Published: Feb 13, 2024, 2:34AM
The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the favoured Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Moda Center on Wednesday, commencing at 2:00pm AEDT.
With star players Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton, the Trail Blazers are up against a Timberwolves team that includes Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Portland-Minnesota NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 74% chance of beating the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
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Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Moda Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $4.20, Timberwolves $1.30
- Line: Trail Blazers +9 ($1.92), Timberwolves -9 ($1.99)
- Total (Over/Under 213.5 Points): Over $1.86, Under $2.04
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 Trail Blazers at $4.20 and the Timberwolves at $1.30.
The Trail Blazers are listed as 9-point underdogs against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.92 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Timberwolves (-9) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.99.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 213.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.86 and odds for the Under at $2.04.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Trail Blazers and the Timberwolves have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 213.5-point Over/Under is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Portland at $4.20 with Betfair (3.7% edge)
- Line: Timberwolves -9 at $1.99 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 213.5 at $2.04 with Betfair (50% probability)
While the Timberwolves have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our recommended option due to the 3.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves at Moda Center on Wednesday has the Timberwolves winning 110-103.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Portland vs Minnesota on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves: Player Props
Player props are a common way to bet on Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Jerami Grant is expected to step up for the Trail Blazers with 25 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to finish with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Timberwolves.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | 25 | 4 | 3 |
| Anfernee Simons | 20 | 3 | 5 |
| Deandre Ayton | 14 | 9 | 2 |
| Scoot Henderson | 14 | 3 | 5 |
| Jabari Walker | 10 | 7 | 1 |
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 26 | 6 | 6 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 26 | 8 | 4 |
| Rudy Gobert | 16 | 13 | 2 |
| Naz Reid | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Portland vs Minnesota match-up at Moda Center.
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Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Trail Blazers and Timberwolves at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Wednesday 14 February 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Portland vs Minnesota predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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