The Minnesota Timberwolves (5-3) are at home in Northwest Division action against the Portland Trail Blazers (3-6) on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET. The Timberwolves are double-digit favorites by 12.5 points in the game, the first matchup between the squads this season.

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers Game Info & Odds

• Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: KATU and FDSN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Venue: Target Center

Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo.

Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Timberwolves 116 – Trail Blazers 108

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Spread & Total Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers

• Pick ATS: Trail Blazers (+ 12.5)
• Computer Predicted Spread: Timberwolves (-8.2)
• Pick OU:

  Over (220.5)
  

• Computer Predicted Total: 223.4

• The Timberwolves have covered less often than the Trail Blazers this year, tallying an ATS record of 3-5-0, compared to the 5-4-0 mark of the Blazers.
• Minnesota hasn’t covered the spread as a 12.5-point favorite or more this season, while Portland covers as an underdog of 12.5 or more 50% of the time.
• When it comes to topping the point total in 2024-25, Minnesota does it better (62.5% of the time) than Portland (44.4%).
• As a moneyline favorite this year, the Timberwolves are 4-3, a better record than the Trail Blazers have posted (3-6) as moneyline underdogs.

Put your picks to the test and bet on the Timberwolves with BetMGM Sportsbook.

Timberwolves Performance Insights

• This year, the Timberwolves are scoring 114.6 points per game (11th-ranked in NBA) and surrendering 110.9 points per contest (13th-ranked).
• Minnesota has not been allowing many rebounds this season, ranking fifth-best in the NBA (41.4 rebounds allowed per game), but it ranks third-worst in the league with only 40.9 boards per contest.
• The Timberwolves rank 14th in the NBA with 26.3 dimes per game.
• Minnesota is committing 14.9 turnovers per game (22nd-ranked in league). It is forcing 12 turnovers per contest (25th-ranked).
• The Timberwolves are thriving when it comes to three-point shooting, as they rank second-best in the league in three-pointers (16.1 per game) and third-best in shooting percentage from downtown (40.1%).

Looking for officially licensed NBA gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Trail Blazers Performance Insights

• The Trail Blazers are 25th in the league in points scored (107.8 per game) and 16th in points allowed (113.6).
• With 45 rebounds per game and 46.2 rebounds allowed, Portland is 12th and 23rd in the league, respectively.
• The Trail Blazers are third-worst in the NBA in assists (21.8 per game) in 2024-25.
• At 14.6 turnovers committed per game and 13.9 turnovers forced, Portland is 18th and 16th in the league, respectively.
• Beyond the arc, the Trail Blazers are fourth-worst in the league in 3-pointers made per game (11.2). They are ranked 21st in 3-point percentage at 33.7%.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.