Brooklyn Nets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Payton Shanks | Staff Writer

The Brooklyn Nets (21-34) and Minnesota Timberwolves (39-17) meet Saturday as tip-off from Target Center is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Nets vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Minnesota leads 1-0 with a 96-94 win in Brooklyn Jan. 25.

Brooklyn was routed 121-93 by the Toronto Raptors Thursday while failing to cover as a 1.5-point road underdog. Brooklyn turned the ball over 20 times and was held to 29.7% shooting from deep in the loss. The Nets have now lost 3 straight games and have been blown out in back-to-back outings.

Minnesota suffered a 112-107 loss vs. the Milwaukee Bucks Friday while failing to cover as a 4-point home favorite. Friday's loss ended a 4-game win streak for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves had also scored at least 120 points in 5 consecutive games, a streak that also ended Friday.

Nets 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 10:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nets +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Timberwolves -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nets +7.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Nets at Timberwolves key injuries

Nets

None

Timberwolves

C Rudy Gobert (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nets at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 118, Nets 107

Moneyline

PASS.

Minnesota (-350) should come away with the win here as the Timberwolves are the much better team and are 3-1 in their last 4 matchups vs. the Nets. However, the Timberwolves are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET TIMBERWOLVES -7.5 (-115).

Minnesota has covered the spread in 4 of its last 5 outings while the Nets have dropped back-to-back games ATS. The Timberwolves are also 7-3 ATS in their last 7 matchups vs. Brooklyn. Minnesota has been the better ATS team this season, being 30-26 on the year while the Nets are 24-28-3.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 216.5 (-105).

The Under has hit in back-to-back games for the Nets and is 6-1 in their last 7 overall. For Minnesota, the Under hit in its last outing. The Under has also hit in back-to-back Brooklyn-Minnesota matchups and is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings. The Under is also safer for both teams this year, being 29-27 for Minnesota and 29-25-1 for Brooklyn.

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