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Miami Heat
18 Dec 2023 19:30
Minnesota Timberwolves

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Minnesota Timberwolves wins the match

 
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Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

 by Devesh Jaganath | in NBA Predictions

The Miami Heat play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Kaseya Center on Monday night. The hosts are 15-11 and fifth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 19-5 and lead the Western Conference. 

The Timberwolves secured a victory against the Pacers with a final score of 127-109 in their last match, with Karl-Anthony Towns' impressive season-high performance of 40 points. Over the past five games, only the Pelicans have managed to surpass 110 points against Minnesota. This season, the Timberwolves boast a stellar defensive record, allowing an average of 105.8 points per game, marking the second-best scoring defense in the NBA. Their defensive strength extends to the top 10 rankings in defensive free throw rate and defensive rebounding percentage, making it challenging for even the most explosive teams to score against them. On the offensive end, the Timberwolves average 113.6 points per game, surpassing the Heat's defensive average of 112 points given up. Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards are uncertain for the upcoming game, adding some uncertainty to the Timberwolves' lineup.

Meanwhile, in a rematch against the Bulls, the Heat emerged victorious with a final score of 118-116. Jimmy Butler led the team with a notable 28 points. The big story here is that the Heat could see a significant boost in the upcoming match, as their top scorer, Bam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro are expected to make a return after periods on the sidelines. The Heat rank ninth in shooting percentage and turnover percentage. Notably, they lead the league in three-point shooting, boasting an impressive 39.1% accuracy from beyond the arc. Defensively, Miami holds a solid 10th position in the league, allowing an average of 112 points per game. While the return of Adebayo and Herro is anticipated, Kyle Lowry (soreness) and Dru Smith (knee) have been ruled out for the upcoming match.

Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves Form

Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves's standings in the NBA

Teams % P W L Series
3
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
0.683 82 56 26 -1
8
Miami Heat
Miami Heat
0.561 82 46 36 2

Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves Last Matches

Miami Heat
Miami Heat Last matches
W L W W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

16 Dec 2023 - NBA

Miami Heat
118 :  116
Chicago Bulls

14 Dec 2023 - NBA

Miami Heat
116 :  124
Chicago Bulls

13 Dec 2023 - NBA

Miami Heat
115 :  104
Charlotte Hornets

11 Dec 2023 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
114 :  116
Miami Heat

8 Dec 2023 - NBA

Miami Heat
99 :  111
Cleveland Cavaliers

6 Dec 2023 - NBA

Toronto Raptors
103 :  112
Miami Heat
W L L W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

16 Dec 2023 - NBA

Miami Heat
118 :  116
Chicago Bulls

14 Dec 2023 - NBA

Miami Heat
116 :  124
Chicago Bulls

13 Dec 2023 - NBA

Miami Heat
115 :  104
Charlotte Hornets

8 Dec 2023 - NBA

Miami Heat
99 :  111
Cleveland Cavaliers

2 Dec 2023 - NBA

Miami Heat
129 :  144
Indiana Pacers

30 Nov 2023 - NBA

Miami Heat
142 :  132
Indiana Pacers
W W L L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

11 Dec 2023 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
114 :  116
Miami Heat

6 Dec 2023 - NBA

Toronto Raptors
103 :  112
Miami Heat

25 Nov 2023 - NBA

Brooklyn Nets
112 :  97
Miami Heat

24 Nov 2023 - NBA

New York Knicks
100 :  98
Miami Heat

22 Nov 2023 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
96 :  129
Miami Heat

20 Nov 2023 - NBA

Chicago Bulls
100 :  118
Miami Heat
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves Last matches
W W W L W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

16 Dec 2023 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
127 :  109
Indiana Pacers

14 Dec 2023 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
101 :  119
Minnesota Timberwolves

11 Dec 2023 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
121 :  107
Minnesota Timberwolves

8 Dec 2023 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
103 :  127
Minnesota Timberwolves

6 Dec 2023 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
102 :  94
San Antonio Spurs

2 Dec 2023 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
117 :  123
Minnesota Timberwolves
W L W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

16 Dec 2023 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
127 :  109
Indiana Pacers

6 Dec 2023 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
102 :  94
San Antonio Spurs

30 Nov 2023 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
101 :  90
Utah Jazz

28 Nov 2023 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
106 :  103
Oklahoma City Thunder

24 Nov 2023 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
111 :  124
Sacramento Kings

22 Nov 2023 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
112 :  99
Philadelphia 76ers
W W W W L W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

14 Dec 2023 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
101 :  119
Minnesota Timberwolves

11 Dec 2023 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
121 :  107
Minnesota Timberwolves

8 Dec 2023 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
103 :  127
Minnesota Timberwolves

2 Dec 2023 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
117 :  123
Minnesota Timberwolves

26 Nov 2023 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
97 :  119
Minnesota Timberwolves

18 Nov 2023 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
120 :  121
Minnesota Timberwolves

Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves Stats: Head to Head (H2H)

Miami Heat

20 %

Minnesota Timberwolves

80 %

28 Oct 2023 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
106 :  90
Miami Heat

26 Dec 2022 - NBA

Miami Heat
113 :  110
Minnesota Timberwolves

12 Mar 2022 - NBA

Miami Heat
104 :  113
Minnesota Timberwolves

26 Feb 2020 - NBA

Miami Heat
126 :  129
Minnesota Timberwolves

5 Apr 2019 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
111 :  109
Miami Heat

Players list

Miami Heat
Miami Heat
K. Love B. Adebayo T. Herro J. Butler C. Martin
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
R. Gobert M. Conley A. Edwards J. McDaniels K. Towns

Substitutes

Miami Heat
Miami Heat
T. Bryant O. Robinson J. Richardson R. Hampton N. Jovic H. Highsmith D. Robinson J. Jaquez Jr.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
T. Brown N. Reid S. Milton J. McLaughlin N. Alexander-Walker J. Minott K. Anderson W. Moore

Miami Heat - Minnesota Timberwolves Key Points

  1. Minnesota are 8-4 on the road this season
  2. Minnesota have won four of their last five away games
  3. Minnesota have won five of the last six against this opponent
  4. Miami have lost three of their last five home games
  5. Miami have lost two of their last three agaisnt this opponent at this venue.

Our Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

These two have met once already this season, with Minnesota taking a 106-90 victory at home. The Timberwolves have been immense on defense this season, and while their opponents are expected to have a few of their big hitters back here, we’re backing the visitors to claim the win. Our Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves to win the match.  

Prediction :

 

Minnesota Timberwolves wins the match

 
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