The Toronto Raptors get no time to relax after taking down the San Antonio Spurs last night. The Raps will tip-off vs the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center and while they may not be rested, they’ve enjoyed success vs Minnesota. Toronto is 8-2 SU in the last 10 games in this matchup and opened as 3.5-point dogs.
- Toronto is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road.
- The total has gone UNDER in nine of Minnesota’s last 12 games.
- Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in the last six games vs the Raptors.
This is the Raptors seventh set of back-to-back games this season and in the second game in those slates, they’ve gotten mixed results at 3-3 SU and ATS. Toronto currently sits in second in the Eastern Conference standings and are right behind Golden State and Houston for most points per game this season. DeMar DeRozan has been outstanding for the Raps and is averaging 28.4 points per game in the month of January.
On the flipside, the Timberwolves have been steady throughout the season and are sitting in fourth in the crowded and superior Western Conference. And Minnesota is no joke at home as they’ve won eight straight games at the Target Center and Jimmy Butler has led the way averaging just over 21.8 points per game this season. Bettors should also take note that the Wolves won their last two games at home vs the Raps and were also 2-0 ATS.
The total opened at 214.5 and an OVER should be heavily considered. Both of these teams are in the top 10 in scoring and the OVER has hit in five straight games in this matchup.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Toronto Raptors betting line opened this morning as 3.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 216 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
A 109-103 result in favor of the Timberwolves is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Minnesota Timberwolves sport a record of 29-18 and 22-23-2 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Toronto Raptors sit at 31-13 and 24-20 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 23-23-1 for the Minnesota Timberwolves and 23-21 for the Toronto Raptors. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Toronto injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Minnesota Timberwolves rated this week at No. 3 and the Toronto Raptors sitting at No. 1.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Minnesota's No. 24-rated NBA squad against Toronto's No. 16-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Minnesota rates No. 29 in the league with 7.98 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 8 with 11.14 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Raptors got 24 points from Kyle Lowry as Toronto ran past San Antonio 86-83 on Friday at Air Canada Centre.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 22 points and added 16 rebounds for a double-double, but his team still lost 116-98 against Houston in NBA action at Toyota Center.
- Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- Toronto is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games
- Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 12 games
- Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at Atlanta, Wednesday, January 24th
Minnesota at Los Angeles, Monday, January 22nd
