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NBA Betting Preview: Bucks vs Wolves

The Milwaukee Bucks meet the Minnesota Timberwolves in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Bank on Wolves to Win Big

There’s a case to be made for the Wolves on the spread against the Bucks. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -12 line at odds of -110 considering they should be superior.

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7 of Last 10 Clashes Have Been Bucks Wins

Milwaukee Bucks have been defeated in seven straight road games. Their previous contest was a 111-105 home defeat against Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum. Bobby Portis led the way with 24 points, while Kevin Porter Jr. added 22 and Myles Turner chipped in 21.

Minnesota Timberwolves last game saw them claim a 112-107 home win over Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Anthony Edwards had 26 points and 12 rebounds, with Julius Randle scoring 19 points and Naz Reid 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bucks had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Fiserv Forum, they recorded a 110-103 win over the Wolves. The Bucks have three straight wins against the Wolves. They have won 7 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 18 10 0.643 119.2 114.3 4.9 10-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 1W
Bucks logo Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
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Milwaukee Bucks – Last 10 Games

3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Bucks are averaging 108.3 points, 38.8 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 8.2 steals and 3.3 blocks while shooting 48.2% from the field and 73.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 114.0 points and 42.9 rebounds per matchup.

Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 16.6 points and 6.6 assists, while Bobby Portis averages 6.2 rebounds and A.J. Green 2.5 (52.1%) 3-pointers made.

Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

The Wolves have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.8 points, 44.5 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.4% from the field and 77.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 114.5 points and 42.3 rebounds.

Julius Randle is averaging 21.8 points and 5.8 assists, while Rudy Gobert has an average of 11.2 rebounds and Donte DiVincenzo 3.3 (37.1%) 3-pointers made.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks

Our expert Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -110 that Wolves will cover the -12 line in this NBA contest. We think this is an attractive spread for this pick where there is plenty of of value available.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Bucks vs Timberwolves stats:

  • The +12 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 2 of their last 5 games.

Wolves -12 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Donte DiVincenzo Over 13.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

Donte DiVincenzo (Wolves) has had Over 13.5 points in 4 straight games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -106 available that it’s covered.

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Anthony Edwards (Wolves) has totaled Over 5.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of -147 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Timberwolves -12
Totals Over 224.5
Player Points Donte DiVincenzo Over 13.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Wolves -12. We’ve also gone for Over 224.5 and Donte DiVincenzo (Wolves) to score Over 13.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucks Bucks logo 107 - 123 Timberwolves logo Timberwolves

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Wolves to enjoy a 123-107 winning scoreline.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Wolves Big Favorites

With an estimated 88% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -714 betting odds about Minnesota Timberwolves triumphing in this NBA game. At +500, Milwaukee Bucks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

12 is the spread and 224.5 is the total points line. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re wanting to back Over 224.5, the odds are -110.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. The options are practically endless, and it’s awesome to have so many alternatives.

Betting Lines & Odds
Anthony Edwards Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Anthony Edwards is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -118 that he goes Over 26.5 points and -109 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 26.5
-118
Under 26.5
-109
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Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 20.5
-109
Under 20.5
-118
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 20.5
-108
Under 20.5
-118
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Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)
Over 14.5
-120
Under 14.5
-106
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Player Assists
Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 7.5
-114
Under 7.5
-115
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
-103
Under 5.5
-127
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
+119
Under 4.5
-156
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Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)
Over 3.5
-109
Under 3.5
-120
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Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 11.5
-104
Under 11.5
-127
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 7.5
-106
Under 7.5
-123
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
-147
Under 5.5
+112
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Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
-108
Under 5.5
-122
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Bucks Hold Edge in Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Target Center

The Wolves own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 114.90 points per contest and giving up 109.50.

The Bucks have dropped seven straight road games. They have a 2-8 record in their last 10 road games, scoring 107.10 points per contest and conceding 119.00.

The Bucks earned a 103-101 win against the Wolves in the teams’ last meeting at Target Center. In the past 9 head-to-head meetings at Target Center, the Bucks have won seven while the Wolves have two victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O222.5 U222.5
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Home Stats 7-3 224.40 114.90 109.50 5 5
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Away Stats 2-8 226.10 107.10 119.00 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O222.5 = Games Over 222.5 Points
  • U222.5 = Games Under 222.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Stats
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Ryan Rollins 28 31.59 476 166 17.0 5.9 2.3 4.0 0.3 1.6
Kevin Porter Jr. 9 30.57 176 68 19.6 7.6 2.7 4.2 0.3 2.1
Giannis Antetokounmpo 17 29.14 492 104 28.9 6.1 0.6 10.1 0.9 0.9

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 20 36.24 594 79 29.7 4.0 3.5 5.5 0.9 1.4
Julius Randle 28 33.84 640 159 22.9 5.7 1.7 7.2 0.1 1.0
Jaden McDaniels 27 33.1 421 73 15.6 2.7 1.5 4.8 0.9 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

18 Dec NBA
Raptors 111-105 Bucks
14 Dec NBA
Bucks 82-127 Nets
11 Dec NBA
Celtics 101-116 Bucks
06 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-124 Pistons
05 Dec NBA
76ers 116-101 Bucks
03 Dec NBA
Pistons 109-113 Bucks
01 Dec NBA
Bucks 126-129 Wizards
29 Nov NBA
Nets 99-116 Bucks
28 Nov NBA
Bucks 109-118 Knicks
26 Nov NBA
Bucks 103-106 Heat

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

19 Dec NBA
Thunder 107-112 Timberwolves
17 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 116-110 Timberwolves
14 Dec NBA
Kings 103-117 Timberwolves
12 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 127-120 Warriors
08 Dec NBA
Suns 108-105 Timberwolves
06 Dec NBA
Clippers 106-109 Timberwolves
04 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 125-116 Pelicans
02 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 149-142 Pelicans
30 Nov NBA
Spurs 112-125 Timberwolves
29 Nov NBA
Celtics 115-119 Timberwolves

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 12 0.586 114.6 112.9 1.7 8-7 9-5 3-5 15-8 3-7 1L
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Wizards 5 21 0.192 112.7 126.2 -13.5 2-9 3-12 1-3 3-16 4-6 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 18 10 0.643 119.2 114.3 4.9 10-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 1W
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Kings 6 22 0.214 111 121.9 -10.9 3-9 3-13 1-3 4-19 1-9 5L
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Rockets 17 8 0.68 120.9 111.6 9.3 8-2 9-6 2-3 10-7 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 12 0.586 114.6 112.9 1.7 8-7 9-5 3-5 15-8 3-7 1L
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
Wizards 5 21 0.192 112.7 126.2 -13.5 2-9 3-12 1-3 3-16 4-6 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Rockets 17 8 0.68 120.9 111.6 9.3 8-2 9-6 2-3 10-7 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 18 10 0.643 119.2 114.3 4.9 10-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 1W
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
Kings 6 22 0.214 111 121.9 -10.9 3-9 3-13 1-3 4-19 1-9 5L
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Rockets 17 8 0.68 120.9 111.6 9.3 8-2 9-6 2-3 10-7 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 18 10 0.643 119.2 114.3 4.9 10-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 1W
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 12 0.586 114.6 112.9 1.7 8-7 9-5 3-5 15-8 3-7 1L
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
Kings 6 22 0.214 111 121.9 -10.9 3-9 3-13 1-3 4-19 1-9 5L
Wizards 5 21 0.192 112.7 126.2 -13.5 2-9 3-12 1-3 3-16 4-6 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak