Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trailblazers Free Pick - Betting Odds
Date:
March 25, 10:05 pm
Location:
Moda Center at the Rose Quarter
TV:
FSN
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Portland -7.5
Total:
216.5
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The Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon to face off with the Portland Trailblazers for a rematch a Western Conference clash that bodes significance for Rip City who are just outside of a playoff berth at this point, trailing the Denver Nuggets by 1.5 games. The contest will take place at 10:05 PM ET and is scheduled to be aired on FSN for regional audiences.
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Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trailblazers Overview<br />
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The Blazers enter off a 110-95 victory at home on Thursday against the New York Knicks. For the Timberwolves, they come in off a four-game losing streak, going 1-5 SU in their previous six fixtures. In the tale of the tape between both parties, the Trailblazers have won five of the previous six meetings. However, Minnesota did manage to pull off an upset in Rip City, last year as an 8.5-point road pup. The Blazers are an offense-oriented team as they average 108.1 points per game (Sixth in the NBA) but leave the defense at home as they give up 109.5 points per game (26th overall), 37.6% opponent field goal percentage (27th overall) and 78.6% in shooting from the charity stripe (29th overall). The T-Wolves are one of the best in the league in reducing second chance opportunities on the boards as they are rated third in defensive rebounding.
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Minnesota at Portland Key Betting Trends<br />
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On the year, the T-Wolves come in at 28-42 straight up while posting a 33-38 mark against the spread.
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The Blazers come in 33-38 SU while they are just 31-40 against the spread, overall.
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Public Money Consensus<br />
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83% of the public are taking the Blazers against the spread. The heavy lean by the public is reflected by initial line movements which have sent this market upward by 1.5 points. The Over/Under currently remains at 216.5 after opening at 217, reflecting early initial action on the Under in this contest.
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Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trailblazers Prediction
There a few prevailing factors which are influencing the public opinion of this contest. First and foremost, the contest is taking place in Rip City where the Blazers are known for a robust home court advantage. However, this season this has not been the case as the Trailblazers are just 18-15 SU in the Moda Center. Secondly, many perceive that Minnesota will be tanking this game at this point given the fact their playoff prospects are all the more grim compared to Portland who need the win. This may very well be the case but given the fact Portland’s defense is notoriously accommodating they cannot be trusted laying this kind of lumber, especially against a team that will continue to capitalize on the glass if Lillard and company have a cold shooting night. Chances are this one has overlay written all over it.
Free Pick:
Take Minnesota + 7.5
