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Notable Injuries<br />
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<b>Timberwolves</b>
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Out) Calf
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Taurean Prince (Out) Shoulder
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<b>Trail Blazers</b>
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Justise Winslow (Probable) Groin
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Gary Payton II (Out) Abdomen
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Josh Hart (Probable) Ankle
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Drew Eubanks (Probable) Hip
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Nassir Little (Out) Hip
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Recent Form<br />
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Heading into the game, Minnesota is 13-12 overall. When taking to the road, Minnesota has a mark of 6-5 and a win percentage of 55%. Currently, the team is 8th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 10-15-0 vs. the spread. In their matchup against Portland, the Minnesota Timberwolves have won 2 straight games and will look to push that mark to 3 in a row.
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In their upcoming game, Minnesota will be looking to capitalize on their recent win over the Jazz. D'Angelo Russell led the way for the Timberwolves with 30 points.
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Heading into the game, Portland is 13-12 overall. When playing at home, Portland has a mark of 5-6 and a win percentage of 45%. Currently, the team is 9th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 16-9-0 vs. the spread. In Portland's last five games, the Trail Blazers have a straight-up record of 2-3 while going 3-2 in those games. Going back to the last 10, they are 3-7 and 5-5 ATS.
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After suffering a 121-120 loss to the Nuggets, Portland will be looking to bounce back. Damian Lillard was the team's leading scorer with 40 points on a shooting percentage of 54.5%. In terms of betting, the Trail Blazers managed to cover the spread as 2-point underdogs heading into the game.
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The Historicals<br />
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Last season, the Timberwolves did a good job on the road in their meetings vs. the Trail Blazers, going 2-0. This led to an overall series record of 4-0. Similar to their season-long average, the Timberwolves averaged 121.0 points per game vs. the Trail Blazers. Just like the Timberwolves, the Trail Blazers maintained their usual level of scoring in head-to-head matchups, averaging 105.0 points per game vs. Minnesota. Over the last five head-to-head meetings, the Timberwolves have averaged 119 points per game compared to 106 for Portland. This has led to an ATS record of 4-1 for Minnesota. Minnesota and Portland averaged a combined 225 points per game in these games, leading to an over-under mark of 2-3.
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Analysis<br />
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This season, Minnesota is among the league leaders in scoring, averaging 115.3 points per game. So far, the Timberwolves are also one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, sitting at 102.3 possessions per game. Minnesota's 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 33.0% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 33.6 3-point shots per game, placing them 15th in the NBA. Defense has been a struggle for Minnesota, as they are currently just 113.3 in points per game allowed. However, even with their overall struggles, the team has done a good job defending the 3-point line. So far, opposing teams have hit just 34.89% of their looks from deep.
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Heading into today's game, Minnesota will be needing a strong offensive effort from Anthony Edwards, and the team's supporting cast, as Karl-Anthony Towns won't be available vs. Portland. So far, Towns is averaging 20.8 points per game. Edwards leads the Timberwolves at 22.8 points per contest.
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This season, Portland is averaging just 110.7 points per game, which places them 23rd in the league. A major reason for these low numbers is the fact that they play at one of the slower paces in the NBA at just 96.8 possessions per game. Portland has struggled with their 3-point shot this season, as they are currently ranked just 4th in 3-point shooting percentage at 38.4%. In addition, they are near the bottom of the league in attempts, at just 31.9 attempts per contest. The defense has been a struggle for Portland, as they are currently allowing 115.11 points per game. The team's 3-point shooting defense has been a problem this year. So far, opposing offenses have hit 36.95% of their looks from the outside.
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Going into today's game, Anfernee Simons is the leading scorer for the Portland team, with an average of 23.9 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 43.8%. The team's second top scorer is Jerami Grant, who is averaging 22.8 points per game.
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<span style="font-size:16px; color:#008000;">Get more details:</span> <a href="https://www.sportsbettingstats.com/nba/matchup/1740541">Minnesota at Portland 12/10/22 Betting Stats</a>
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Betting Trends<br />
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The Timberwolves are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games.
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The Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in their last five games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.
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The Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.
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The Trail Blazers are 12-26 ATS in their last 38 games following a straight-up loss.
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