The Philadelphia 76ers tip off vs the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight and will try to win their sixth game in a row. The Sixers are rolling at the right time and have been an excellent bet at home lately at 15-1 SU in their last 16 games in the City of Brotherly Love. Philly opened as a 7.5-point favorite to continue its winning ways at Wells Fargo Center.
- The 76ers are 15-1 SU and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as home favorites.
- The Timberwolves are 2-7 SU in their last nine games on the road vs the 76ers.
- The total has gone OVER in four of Minnesota’s last six road games.
The duo of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid have carried their squad to fourth in the Eastern Conference and the Sixers are 17-6 SU since the beginning of February. Philadelphia is outscoring opponents by seven points per game in March, which ranks third in the NBA in that span. Philly has also been one of the best spread-bet teams at home this season at 22-12 ATS overall and has covered in 12 of its last 15 games in its building. Bettors should also be aware that the Sixers have covered in six of the last seven games in this matchup.
As for the T-Wolves, it’s been tough sledding since Jimmy Butler went down with a knee injury as Minnesota has gone 6-6 SU in 12 games since his exit. Minny has not been a reliable road bet this season at 15-22 SU overall and has dropped 14 of its last 18 away games. Karl-Anthony Towns is doing his best to keep his squad’s head above water until Butler can return. But the T-Wolves only have a two-game lead on Denver for the final playoff spot in a competitive Western Conference, so this game will be crucial for Minnesota’s postseason hopes.
The total opened at 221 and trends are pointing to an OVER. The OVER has hit in four of the Timberwolves’ last five games with those contests averaging a combined score of 227.6 points per game. When you factor in that the OVER has hit in four of the Sixers’ last five games, it could be an offensive explosion in Philly.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Philadelphia 76ers were listed earlier as 6.5-point favorites on the betting oddsboard at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total OVER/UNDER for points scored have seen that line set at 220.5 for Saturday at shops such as Sportsbook.
A 117-105 result in favor of the 76ers is the prediction by the OddsShark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Philadelphia 76ers bring a 41-30 record (39-30-2 ATS) to the battle against the 42-31 Minnesota Timberwolves, who are 33-38-2 ATS. Fans OVER/UNDER betting have seen Philadelphia 76ers go 36-35 so far and the Minnesota Timberwolves go 41-31-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Minnesota injuries news.
The 76ers-Timberwolves betting odds would favor the 76ers if the lines were set according to power rankings. Philadelphia is rated No. 4 in our latest OddsShark poll, while the Minnesota Timberwolves sit at No. 16.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves rank No. 24 in the league with 41.78 per game. That compares with Philadelphia's No. 1 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Philadelphia is the NBA's No. 12-ranked team at 10.82 per game, while the Minnesota Timberwolves rate No. 29 with 8.01 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Minnesota got 24 points and 13 rebounds from Karl-Anthony Towns en route to a 108-104 victory over New York on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
The 76ers blew out Orlando on Thursday, running up the score in a 118-98 win at Amway Center.
- Minnesota is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games
- Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
- Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games at home
- Philadelphia is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota home to Memphis, Monday, March 26
Philadelphia home to Denver, Monday, March 26
