Gobert Breaks Season-High, Timberwolves Win Over Hornets in Conference Battle
On Wednesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs will be on the road as they head to the Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. San Antonio will be looking for a
Game outlook
On Wednesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs will be on the road as they head to the Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. San Antonio will be looking for a rebound win after their recent loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, while Minnesota will be coming off of a win against the Charlotte Hornets. The game is slated to begin at 7:30 PM ET, with the Timberwolves opening as the home favorite by -2.5 points. The betting line has not moved since.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Heat +112 | Raptors -133
Spread: Heat +2.5 (-110) | Raptors -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 214 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 57%.
Miami Heat
The Minnesota Timberwolves, currently leading the Western Conference, improved their record to 15-4 with a 123-117 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and Rudy Gobert, listed as questionable with a hip injury, recorded a season-high 26 points and 12 rebounds. Mike Conley contributed 14 points and 10 assists, Naz Reid tallied 23 points, and Anthony Edwards was rested with a hip injury that is not serious. The Timberwolves rank second, behind the Boston Celtics, in adjusted defensive rating, and sixth in field goal percentage while shooting 37% from the arc.
Toronto Raptors Analysis
The San Antonio Spurs experienced a significant setback with the loss of first-overall pick Victor Wembanyama due to a right hip injury. The team lost 121-106 to the New Orleans Pelicans with Devin Vassell leading the way with 14 points. The Spurs’ coach, Gregg Popovich, noted the 19 turnovers and “undisciplined fouls” which set his young team back. With the season unlikely to improve until help is given to Victor, the bright spot was Devin Vassell’s return from injuries. Despite this, the Toronto Raptors have a power ranking of 18 and rank #23 and #13 for offense and defense respectively, with a 9-11 overall record and 3-0 record in their last 3 matchups against the Raptors.