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Minnesota Timberwolves Favored to Dominate Portland Trail Blazers in NBA Cup Group Play Clash

The Minnesota Timberwolves (6-4) will be facing off against the Portland Trail Blazers (3-8) on November 12th at 10:00 PM ET at the Moda Center in NBA Cup Group Play. The Timberwolves, currently eighth in the Western Conference, are coming off a close home loss to the Miami Heat, while the Trail Blazers, 14th in the conference, are on a three-game losing streak after a blowout loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite the Trail Blazers being the underdogs, with Minnesota opening as a -9 betting favorite, the current line has shifted to Minnesota -9.5. Stay tuned for our Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Timberwolves -400 | Trail Blazers +320
• Spread: Timberwolves -9.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers +9.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 220.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 80%.

Minnesota vs Portland Stats

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves currently hold the eighth spot in the Western Conference with a 6-4 record. Despite a recent one-point loss to the Miami Heat, shooting guard Anthony Edwards has been a standout performer, averaging 22 points per game. Offensively, the team is performing adequately with solid shooting percentages but struggling with rebounds. Defensively, the Timberwolves are holding their own, with opponents shooting at a decent level against them. Overall, their power ranking is 6 and they are ranked 16th in offense, 5th in defense this season. There are no injuries reported for the team at this time.

Portland Trail Blazers Analysis

The Portland Trail Blazers are currently struggling, sitting in the 14th spot of the Western Conference with a 3-8 record. Recent performances have highlighted their inability to shoot effectively, particularly from distance. Offensively, the team is scoring an average of 105.5 points per game but is struggling with shooting accuracy. Defensively, they are allowing an average of 116.6 points per game, with opponents shooting at a high percentage. Injuries are also a concern, with shooting guard Matisse Thybulle out with a knee injury. Overall, the Trail Blazers rank low in both offense and defense, and improvements are needed if they want to turn their season around.

Minnesota Timberwolves Favored to Dominate Portland Trail Blazers in Upcoming Game

Based on recent performance, it is evident that the Minnesota Timberwolves have a substantial advantage over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Timberwolves demonstrated their superiority in a previous matchup by securing a 25-point victory. In terms of offensive output, Minnesota has been averaging 118.7 points over the last three games, while Portland has only managed an average of 102.2 points in their previous five games. Furthermore, Minnesota's strong defense against 3-point shots, ranking second in the league with a 32.2 opposing 3-point percentage, contrasts starkly with Portland's defensive struggles, placing them 26th with a 37.3 3-point percentage against. Considering these factors, it is recommended to favor the Minnesota Timberwolves to cover the spread in this upcoming game as they present the more favorable choice.

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