Milwaukee Bucks at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Minnesota Timberwolves (39-16) welcome the Milwaukee Bucks (35-21) to Target Center Friday. Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Bucks vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 1-0.

The Bucks lost to the Timberwolves at home 129-105 on Feb. 8, failing to cover as a 2.5-point underdog. They are 2-5 against the spread (ATS) and 2-5 straight up over their last 7 games. Milwaukee is coming off a 113-110 loss on the road to the Memphis Grizzlies on Feb. 15, failing to cover as a 14-point favorite. It is 21-34-1 ATS on the season.

The Timberwolves beat the Portland Trail Blazers in back-to-back games prior to the All-Star break. They won both by double figures with the 2nd game ending 128-91 with Minnesota covering as a 9.5-point favorite. The T-wolves have won and covered their last 4 games, all on the road. Minnesota is 30-25 ATS on the season.

Bucks at Timberwolves odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:43 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bucks +164 (bet $100 to win $164) | Timberwolves -198 (bet $198 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +4.5 (-108) | Timberwolves -4.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Bucks at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 116, Bucks 108

Moneyline

PASS.

The T-wolves were red-hot as they entered the break with the Bucks the exact opposite. However, Milwaukee has a star-studded team, making the Minnesota moneyline a poor value here.

Against the spread

BET TIMBERWOLVES -4.5 (-112).

Since Doc Rivers took over, the Bucks haven't been the same. They have struggled significantly, and there's no reason to believe the All-Star break will help. Milwaukee has lost 5 of its last 6 road games and is 0-3 ATS as an underdog in those. It is 3-7 ATS over its last 10 games.

Minnesota has the size with C Rudy Gobert to tame 2-time MVP F Giannis Antetokounmpo too. The T-wolves have covered 2 of their last 3 at home and 7 of their last 9. Back them to continue to stay hot.

Take TIMBERWOLVES -4.5 (-112).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 224.5 (-108).

The T-wolves are 5-7 O/U in their last 12 games and have held their opponent to 100 or fewer in 5 of their last 11. Minnesota is 27-28 O/U on the season.

The Bucks have struggled immensely offensively as of late. They are 1-8-1 O/U in their last 10 games and have scored 110 or fewer in 5 of their last 7.

Expect a low-scoring game and back UNDER 224.5 (-108).

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