Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 16, 2024, 3:09AM | Published: Feb 14, 2024, 11:47PM
The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the favoured Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Moda Center on Friday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson, the Trail Blazers are looking to overcome a Timberwolves team that includes Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves
Based on detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Portland-Minnesota NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves a 77% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
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Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Moda Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $5.10, Timberwolves $1.23
- Line: Trail Blazers +9.5 ($2.02), Timberwolves -9.5 ($1.94)
- Total (Over/Under 215.5 Points): Over $1.95, 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 Trail Blazers at $5.10 and the Timberwolves at $1.23.
The Trail Blazers are 9.5-point underdogs against the Timberwolves, with odds of $2.02 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Timberwolves (-9.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.94.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 215.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Trail Blazers (+9.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the 215.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
The best site to place a bet on the Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Portland at $5.10 with Betfair (3.6% edge)
- Line: Trail Blazers +9.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (54% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 215.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (50% probability)
Stats Insider's Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves betting tips are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Timberwolves have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our recommended option because of the 3.6% 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 Friday has the Timberwolves winning 112-103.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Portland vs Minnesota on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available 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 24 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Timberwolves.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | 24 | 4 | 3 |
| Anfernee Simons | 19 | 3 | 5 |
| Scoot Henderson | 16 | 3 | 6 |
| Deandre Ayton | 14 | 9 | 2 |
| Dalano Banton | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 27 | 6 | 6 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 24 | 8 | 3 |
| Rudy Gobert | 16 | 13 | 1 |
| Naz Reid | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Portland vs Minnesota game at Moda Center.
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Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves: Preview
The NBA game between the Trail Blazers and Timberwolves at Moda Center is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Friday 16 February 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Portland vs Minnesota predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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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