Minnesota Timberwolves at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Milwaukee Bucks (33-18) welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves (35-16) to Fiserv Forum Thursday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Timberwolves vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Bucks won both meetings last season

The Bucks lost to the Phoenix Suns on the road 114-106 Tuesday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point underdog. Milwaukee has lost 4 of its last 5 games. It is 19-31-1 against the spread (ATS) this season and just 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games. The Bucks have covered 2 of their last 3 home games. They are led by F Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 31.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game.

The Timberwolves lost 129-123 to the Chicago Bulls in overtime Tuesday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point road favorite. They have lost 2 of their last 3 and 3 of their last 6. Minnesota is 3-3 ATS over its last 6 games and 26-25 ATS on the season. The Timberwolves are led by G Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 25.9 points per game.

Timberwolves at Bucks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:27 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -102 (bet $102 to win $100) | Bucks -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +1 (-110) | Bucks -1 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Bucks key injuries

Timberwolves

None

Bucks

G Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
G Damian Lillard (ankle) questionable
C Brook Lopez (personal) probable
G Khris Middleton (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Timberwolves at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 116, Timberwolves 112

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline and the spread are similar, and the better value is Milwaukee (-120) on the spread. Take that instead of a play on the ML.

Against the spread

BET BUCKS -1 (-110).

The Bucks have struggled as of late, but that was on a West Coast road trip, losing 4 of 5 away from home.

They have won 5 of their last 6 at home and have the size to battle the T-wolves as well. Minnesota has lost 2 of its last 3 games and 2 of its last 3 games on the road.

The Bucks have the 3rd-best home record in the NBA at 21-4, so with their multi-time MVP Antetokounmpo playing, there's no reason they should be this slight of favorites. That said, back BUCKS -1 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 228.5 (-110).

If there's one thing both teams have consistently done recently, it is hit the Under. The Bucks have gone Under in 5 straight games and in 8 of their last 11. Milwaukee's offense has struggled as it has scored 110 or fewer in 3 of its last 5.

The T-wolves are 2-6 O/U in their last 8 games and 24-27 O/U on the season. Minnesota has held its opponent to 100 or fewer in 2 of its last 4 and in 3 of its last 7. It has a strong defense and won't want to push the tempo, ranking 26th in pace.

Combine it all and take UNDER 228.5 (-110).

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