Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 25/01/2024, 06:30  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Minnesota Timberwolves will head to the Barclays Center to face the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA on Thursday night. The hosts are 17-26 and 11th in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 31-13 and second in the Western Conference. 

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been enjoying a good run of form, securing victories in five of their last seven games, including a convincing 118-107 road win against the Wizards last night. Anthony Edwards played a leading role in the victory with an impressive 38 points and five assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 27 points. Offensively, the Timberwolves currently rank 21st in the league, averaging 113.5 points per game, while their upcoming opponents, the Nets, sit at 16th in points allowed per game with 115.6 in NBA action. However, the Timberwolves' defensive performance has been exceptional, leading the league by allowing just 107.8 points per game. They score fewer points at home, averaging 112.7 points per game, compared to on the road, where they score 114.2 per game. Defensively, the team shows a significant improvement at home, giving up only 103.7 points per game, whereas on the road, opponents average 111.5 points per game. 

Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets find themselves in a challenging stretch, losing 11 of their last 13 games. They will be aiming to avoid a third straight defeat following a 108-103 loss to the Knicks on Tuesday. Mikal Bridges led the team with an impressive 36 points on 14-of-26 shooting, and Cam Johnson added 19 points. Offensively, the Nets currently rank 20th in the NBA, averaging 113.9 points per game. In contrast, their upcoming opponents, the Minnesota Timberwolves, boast the best defense in the league, allowing only 107.8 points per game. Defensively, they concede 115.6 points per game, placing them 16th in the league. Injury concerns add to the challenges for the Nets, with Ben Simmons, Dariq Whitehead, and Day'Ron Sharpe flagged as doubtful for the upcoming game.