Timberwolves vs. Pistons Picks & Best Bets 4th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Detroit Pistons will meet the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Cade Cunningham, Malik Beasley and Jalen Duren are expected to lead the way for the Pistons, while the Timberwolves will rely on Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Naz Reid.
We have run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to identify the best Timberwolves vs. Pistons bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Timberwolves will likely defeat the Pistons with a projected final score of 111-105.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Timberwolves vs. Pistons Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Timberwolves vs. Pistons picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Timberwolves vs. Pistons Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, January 4th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena
- Spread: Timberwolves -6.5 / Pistons +6.5
- Moneyline: Timberwolves -255 / Pistons +220
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 217.5 Points (-105/-115)
Pistons +6.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Pistons have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Timberwolves have a probability of 47%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Pistons +6.5, presenting a favorable 1.1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 217.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 217.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the over at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a 52% probability that the total will go over 217.5 points, providing an edge of 0.7%.
Timberwolves vs. Pistons Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Minnesota Timberwolves at -255 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Detroit Pistons are available at +220 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Timberwolves are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 71% chance of prevailing.
Even though the Timberwolves are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +220 odds on the Pistons moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.
Our Player Prop Picks for Timberwolves vs. Pistons
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Timberwolves vs. Pistons game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 27 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Julius Randle | 25 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Naz Reid | 14 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 13 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Anthony Edwards Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+120)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards Over 3.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our top prop bet for the Timberwolves is on Anthony Edwards to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 9.3% on the +120 odds offered by BetMGM.
Detroit Pistons Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 27 | 7 | 10 | 3 |
| Malik Beasley | 15 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Jalen Duren | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Tobias Harris | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Tim Hardaway | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Cade Cunningham Over 5.5 Rebounds (+110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham Over 5.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pistons is on Cade Cunningham to record over 5.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 rebounds, giving us an edge of 5.6% on the +110 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Timberwolves vs. Pistons Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Timberwolves vs. Pistons trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jalen Duren Over 1.5 Total Assists
Jalen Duren has recorded more than 1.5 assists in 12 of his last 15 appearances (80% success rate). You can put money on him to go over 1.5 assists again at odds of -120 (55% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Donte DiVincenzo Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Donte DiVincenzo has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 12 of his last 19 games (63%). You can place a wager on him to record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of +120 (45%), also available at Bet365.
Julius Randle Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Julius Randle has recorded at least one blocks in 5 of his last 11 appearances (45%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of +265 (27%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves to put up over 3.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Pistons +6.5 to cover.
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