Minnesota Timberwolves vs Sacramento Kings: Betting Odds Unclear as Timberwolves Looks to Rebound
On December 24 the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Sacramento Kings will face off at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. This is the second meeting of the season
Game outlook
On December 24 the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Sacramento Kings will face off at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. This is the second meeting of the season for these teams, with the Kings winning the first 124-111 in Minnesota in late November. Karl-Anthony Towns is a game-time decision for the Timberwolves, while Alex Len is out due to injury on the Kings side. C JaVale McGee and SG Malik Monk are also game-time decisions. Sacramento has opened as the betting favorite at -2.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Timberwolves +120 | Kings -145
Spread: Timberwolves +2.5 (-110) | Kings -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 232.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Sacramento will win straight-up is 59%.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves have a record of 21-6 (14-12-1 ATS) to place at the top of the Western Conference. With their defense holding opponents to 44.1% shooting and 33.5% of three-point attempts, they are first in the NBA for points allowed per game at 106.9. On the offensive end, the Timberwolves are shooting 48.44% from the field, 79.47% from the free-throw line, and 37.94% from the three-point line. Rudy Gobert has been a key player for the team, recording an average of 12.5 points and 12.1 rebounds per contest while Karl Anthony Towns adds 22.2 points and 9.5 boards per game.