Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves Picks & Best Bets 8th Feb 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action on Saturday at Target Center, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Timberwolves will be led by Naz Reid, Rob Dillingham and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, while the Trail Blazers are headlined by Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton and Jerami Grant.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to pinpoint the best Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Timberwolves will likely defeat the Trail Blazers with a projected final score of 108-104.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Target Center
- Spread: Trail Blazers +3.5 / Timberwolves -3.5
- Moneyline: Trail Blazers +140 / Timberwolves -162
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 212.5 Points (-110/-110)
Trail Blazers +3.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, both the Trail Blazers and Timberwolves have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Trail Blazers +3.5 because of BetMGM's more favorable odds of -105.
Total Points Over 212.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 212.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% chance that the total will go over 212.5 points.
Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Portland Trail Blazers at +140 via BetMGM, whilst the Minnesota Timberwolves are available at -162 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Timberwolves are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 63% chance of victory.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Timberwolves also present the best betting value, with the odds of -162 available at DraftKings Sportsbook for an edge of 0.9%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves game.
Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 19 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Deandre Ayton | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Jerami Grant | 15 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Deni Avdija | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Anfernee Simons Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+135)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons Over 3.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +135 |
- Our top prop bet for the Trail Blazers is on Anfernee Simons to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Although our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, this still presents an edge of 7.4% on the +135 odds offered by BetMGM.
Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | 18 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Rob Dillingham | 16 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 13 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Jaylen Clark | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Naz Reid Over 2.5 3-Pointers (-130)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid Over 2.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -130 |
- Our best prop bet for the Timberwolves is on Naz Reid to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.5% on the -130 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.
Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Toumani Camara Over 10.5 Points Scored
Toumani Camara has scored more than 10.5 points in 14 of his last 20 appearances (70% success rate). You can bet on him to score 11+ points again at odds of -104 (51% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Jaden McDaniels Over 6.5 Total Rebounds
Jaden McDaniels has had more than 6.5 rebounds in 11 of his last 17 appearances (65%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 6.5 rebounds again at odds of +120 (45%), available at DraftKings.
Jaden McDaniels Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Jaden McDaniels has recorded at least one blocks in 15 of his last 18 games (83%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of -195 (66%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Naz Reid of the Timberwolves to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Trail Blazers +3.5 to cover.
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