Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Heat

The Minnesota Timberwolves meet the Miami Heat 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.

Back the Wolves against the spread, with a generous betting line of -2.5 that the favorites get the better of the Heat. There are odds of -112 that are currently on offer for this value pick.

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Minnesota Timberwolves were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at State Farm Arena. Atlanta Hawks claimed a 126-102 win. Anthony Edwards poured in 30 points, with Julius Randle contributing 19 and Johnny Juzang adding 10.

Miami Heat have triumphed in their last four games. The latest of these was on the road where Detroit Pistons were beaten 118-112 at Little Caesars Arena. Norman Powell scored 36 points, with Jaime Jaquez Jr. putting up 19 and Andrew Wiggins contributing 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wolves beat the Heat in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 106-104 scoreline at Kaseya Center. The Wolves have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Timberwolves	21	13	0.618	118.8	114.6	4.2	12-6	9-7	4-4	13-10	6-4	1L
Heat	19	15	0.559	120.9	117.4	3.5	12-5	7-10	3-3	12-10	5-5	4W

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The Wolves have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.7 points, 46.2 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 9.3 steals and 6.3 blocks while shooting 45.5% from the field and 72.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 114.2 points and 46.5 rebounds per contest.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 21.3 points, Rudy Gobert 13.1 rebounds and Julius Randle 5.5 assists, while Donte DiVincenzo averages 3.1 (37.3%) 3-pointers made.

The Heat have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.5 points, 46.3 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 10.5 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 82.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 115.3 points and 43.6 rebounds.

Norman Powell is averaging 23.1 points and 2.8 (34.1%) 3-pointers made. Kel'el Ware has an average of 11.5 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 6.2 assists.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat Prediction & Picks

This expert Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

There’s an attractive line of -2.5 when it comes to Wolves for this NBA contest. The -112 that the favorites cover the spread has lots of juice and our pick is that they will make it happen.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together basketball forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest NBA stats to shape our predictions.

Key Timberwolves vs Heat stats:

• The -2.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -2.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 6 of their last 10 games against Wolves.

Wolves -2.5 Probability

According to the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves 119 - 114 Heat

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Wolves to achieve a winning scoreline of 119-114 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat 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.

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Minnesota Timberwolves are -152 favorites to win and that means a 60% chance of landing a victory. Miami Heat are the underdogs at +128 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 3, with the total points line at 238.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to bet Under 238.5, there are odds of -106.

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Moneyline

Timberwolves

-152

Heat

+128

Point Spread

Timberwolves -3

-110

Heat +3

-110

Total Points

Under 238.5

-106

Over 238.5

-114

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The Heat are 6-4 in their last 10 home games, posting 118.40 points per contest while yielding 114.60.

The Wolves own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 road games, posting 122.70 points per contest while yielding 120.40.

When the teams last met at Kaseya Center, the Wolves beat the Heat 106-104. In the last 8 head-to-head matchups at Kaseya Center, the Wolves have notched six victories, while the Heat have recorded two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O236.5	U236.5
Miami Heat Home Stats		6-4	233.00	118.40	114.60	5	5
Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats		5-5	243.10	122.70	120.40	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O236.5 = Games Over 236.5 Points
• U236.5 = Games Under 236.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves Stats

Miami Heat Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 243.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 236.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 236.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.70 pts and allowed 114.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 122.70 pts and allowed 120.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 232.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 233.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 236.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 236.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.50 pts and allowed 115.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.40 pts and allowed 114.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.90 (72.1%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.2, Offensive 12.00, Defensive 34.20
• Assists: 26.60
• Blocks: 6.30
• Steals: 9.30
• Turnovers : 11.40
• Personal Fouls: 20.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.80 (78.14%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.1, Offensive 11.00, Defensive 34.10
• Assists: 26.30
• Blocks: 6.20
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 12.80
• Personal Fouls: 22.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.20 (81.98%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.3, Offensive 12.60, Defensive 33.70
• Assists: 26.60
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 10.50
• Turnovers : 12.80
• Personal Fouls: 16.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.80 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.60 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.00 (79.17%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.1, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 33.80
• Assists: 27.90
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 10.00
• Turnovers : 13.60
• Personal Fouls: 17.40

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	23	11	0.676	120.5	114.5	6	15-3	8-8	5-2	18-9	6-4	2L
Celtics	21	12	0.636	117	110.6	6.4	10-5	11-7	5-4	15-8	7-3	2W
Raptors	20	15	0.571	113.8	112.5	1.3	10-8	10-7	3-6	17-10	5-5	1L
76ers	18	14	0.563	116.6	116	0.6	9-8	9-6	6-3	13-12	5-5	2W
Nets	10	22	0.313	108.9	114.3	-5.4	4-13	6-9	3-7	8-15	5-5	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	25	9	0.735	118.9	112.8	6.1	13-3	12-6	5-3	17-6	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	20	16	0.556	119.4	116.9	2.5	13-8	7-8	6-2	13-12	5-5	3W
Bulls	17	17	0.5	118.8	122.1	-3.3	10-8	7-9	3-6	13-11	7-3	2W
Bucks	15	20	0.429	113.3	116	-2.7	9-9	6-11	5-4	13-14	5-5	1W
Pacers	6	29	0.171	110.1	119.3	-9.2	5-14	1-15	2-6	4-17	0-10	11L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	19	16	0.543	116.5	115.1	1.4	11-6	8-10	5-3	13-12	4-6	1L
Heat	19	15	0.559	120.9	117.4	3.5	12-5	7-10	3-3	12-10	5-5	4W
Hawks	17	19	0.472	119	119.5	-0.5	6-11	11-8	4-3	10-13	3-7	2W
Hornets	11	23	0.324	115.9	119	-3.1	7-10	4-13	4-4	10-16	4-6	3L
Wizards	9	24	0.273	113.3	123.9	-10.6	5-11	4-13	1-4	6-17	6-4	2W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	29	5	0.853	122.1	107.5	14.6	17-2	12-3	6-2	23-5	6-4	3W
Nuggets	23	11	0.676	124.6	117.9	6.7	10-5	13-6	4-1	16-7	5-5	1L
Timberwolves	21	13	0.618	118.8	114.6	4.2	12-6	9-7	4-4	13-10	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	15	20	0.429	116.3	119.9	-3.6	7-9	8-11	3-4	12-13	6-4	1W
Jazz	12	21	0.364	119.8	126.8	-7	8-11	4-10	0-6	7-15	4-6	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	20	11	0.645	116.8	117.3	-0.5	8-6	12-5	4-4	15-8	4-6	1L
Suns	19	14	0.576	115.1	113.8	1.3	10-5	9-9	7-4	17-12	6-4	1L
Warriors	18	16	0.529	115.6	113.4	2.2	10-4	8-12	4-2	12-10	6-4	2W
Clippers	12	21	0.364	112.3	113.6	-1.3	8-8	4-13	3-4	9-14	6-4	6W
Kings	8	26	0.235	110.9	122.3	-11.4	5-11	3-15	1-5	6-21	2-8	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	25	9	0.735	120	114.1	5.9	12-4	13-5	7-0	14-7	8-2	2W
Rockets	21	10	0.677	120.5	111.5	9	10-2	11-8	2-3	11-9	6-4	4W
Grizzlies	15	18	0.455	115.9	116.5	-0.6	7-9	8-9	4-3	13-9	5-5	2L
Mavericks	12	23	0.343	113.6	117.9	-4.3	9-10	3-13	2-6	6-16	3-7	4L
Pelicans	8	28	0.222	115.4	123.1	-7.7	6-16	2-12	3-6	4-22	4-6	6L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	25	9	0.735	118.9	112.8	6.1	13-3	12-6	5-3	17-6	6-4	1L
Knicks	23	11	0.676	120.5	114.5	6	15-3	8-8	5-2	18-9	6-4	2L
Celtics	21	12	0.636	117	110.6	6.4	10-5	11-7	5-4	15-8	7-3	2W
Raptors	20	15	0.571	113.8	112.5	1.3	10-8	10-7	3-6	17-10	5-5	1L
76ers	18	14	0.563	116.6	116	0.6	9-8	9-6	6-3	13-12	5-5	2W
Magic	19	16	0.543	116.5	115.1	1.4	11-6	8-10	5-3	13-12	4-6	1L
Cavaliers	20	16	0.556	119.4	116.9	2.5	13-8	7-8	6-2	13-12	5-5	3W
Heat	19	15	0.559	120.9	117.4	3.5	12-5	7-10	3-3	12-10	5-5	4W
Bulls	17	17	0.5	118.8	122.1	-3.3	10-8	7-9	3-6	13-11	7-3	2W
Hawks	17	19	0.472	119	119.5	-0.5	6-11	11-8	4-3	10-13	3-7	2W
Bucks	15	20	0.429	113.3	116	-2.7	9-9	6-11	5-4	13-14	5-5	1W
Hornets	11	23	0.324	115.9	119	-3.1	7-10	4-13	4-4	10-16	4-6	3L
Nets	10	22	0.313	108.9	114.3	-5.4	4-13	6-9	3-7	8-15	5-5	3L
Wizards	9	24	0.273	113.3	123.9	-10.6	5-11	4-13	1-4	6-17	6-4	2W
Pacers	6	29	0.171	110.1	119.3	-9.2	5-14	1-15	2-6	4-17	0-10	11L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	29	5	0.853	122.1	107.5	14.6	17-2	12-3	6-2	23-5	6-4	3W
Spurs	25	9	0.735	120	114.1	5.9	12-4	13-5	7-0	14-7	8-2	2W
Rockets	21	10	0.677	120.5	111.5	9	10-2	11-8	2-3	11-9	6-4	4W
Nuggets	23	11	0.676	124.6	117.9	6.7	10-5	13-6	4-1	16-7	5-5	1L
Lakers	20	11	0.645	116.8	117.3	-0.5	8-6	12-5	4-4	15-8	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	21	13	0.618	118.8	114.6	4.2	12-6	9-7	4-4	13-10	6-4	1L
Suns	19	14	0.576	115.1	113.8	1.3	10-5	9-9	7-4	17-12	6-4	1L
Warriors	18	16	0.529	115.6	113.4	2.2	10-4	8-12	4-2	12-10	6-4	2W
Grizzlies	15	18	0.455	115.9	116.5	-0.6	7-9	8-9	4-3	13-9	5-5	2L
Trail Blazers	15	20	0.429	116.3	119.9	-3.6	7-9	8-11	3-4	12-13	6-4	1W
Clippers	12	21	0.364	112.3	113.6	-1.3	8-8	4-13	3-4	9-14	6-4	6W
Jazz	12	21	0.364	119.8	126.8	-7	8-11	4-10	0-6	7-15	4-6	2L
Mavericks	12	23	0.343	113.6	117.9	-4.3	9-10	3-13	2-6	6-16	3-7	4L
Kings	8	26	0.235	110.9	122.3	-11.4	5-11	3-15	1-5	6-21	2-8	3L
Pelicans	8	28	0.222	115.4	123.1	-7.7	6-16	2-12	3-6	4-22	4-6	6L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	29	5	0.853	122.1	107.5	14.6	17-2	12-3	6-2	23-5	6-4	3W
Pistons	25	9	0.735	118.9	112.8	6.1	13-3	12-6	5-3	17-6	6-4	1L
Spurs	25	9	0.735	120	114.1	5.9	12-4	13-5	7-0	14-7	8-2	2W
Rockets	21	10	0.677	120.5	111.5	9	10-2	11-8	2-3	11-9	6-4	4W
Nuggets	23	11	0.676	124.6	117.9	6.7	10-5	13-6	4-1	16-7	5-5	1L
Knicks	23	11	0.676	120.5	114.5	6	15-3	8-8	5-2	18-9	6-4	2L
Lakers	20	11	0.645	116.8	117.3	-0.5	8-6	12-5	4-4	15-8	4-6	1L
Celtics	21	12	0.636	117	110.6	6.4	10-5	11-7	5-4	15-8	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	21	13	0.618	118.8	114.6	4.2	12-6	9-7	4-4	13-10	6-4	1L
Suns	19	14	0.576	115.1	113.8	1.3	10-5	9-9	7-4	17-12	6-4	1L
Raptors	20	15	0.571	113.8	112.5	1.3	10-8	10-7	3-6	17-10	5-5	1L
76ers	18	14	0.563	116.6	116	0.6	9-8	9-6	6-3	13-12	5-5	2W
Heat	19	15	0.559	120.9	117.4	3.5	12-5	7-10	3-3	12-10	5-5	4W
Cavaliers	20	16	0.556	119.4	116.9	2.5	13-8	7-8	6-2	13-12	5-5	3W
Magic	19	16	0.543	116.5	115.1	1.4	11-6	8-10	5-3	13-12	4-6	1L
Warriors	18	16	0.529	115.6	113.4	2.2	10-4	8-12	4-2	12-10	6-4	2W
Bulls	17	17	0.5	118.8	122.1	-3.3	10-8	7-9	3-6	13-11	7-3	2W
Hawks	17	19	0.472	119	119.5	-0.5	6-11	11-8	4-3	10-13	3-7	2W
Grizzlies	15	18	0.455	115.9	116.5	-0.6	7-9	8-9	4-3	13-9	5-5	2L
Bucks	15	20	0.429	113.3	116	-2.7	9-9	6-11	5-4	13-14	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	15	20	0.429	116.3	119.9	-3.6	7-9	8-11	3-4	12-13	6-4	1W
Clippers	12	21	0.364	112.3	113.6	-1.3	8-8	4-13	3-4	9-14	6-4	6W
Jazz	12	21	0.364	119.8	126.8	-7	8-11	4-10	0-6	7-15	4-6	2L
Mavericks	12	23	0.343	113.6	117.9	-4.3	9-10	3-13	2-6	6-16	3-7	4L
Hornets	11	23	0.324	115.9	119	-3.1	7-10	4-13	4-4	10-16	4-6	3L
Nets	10	22	0.313	108.9	114.3	-5.4	4-13	6-9	3-7	8-15	5-5	3L
Wizards	9	24	0.273	113.3	123.9	-10.6	5-11	4-13	1-4	6-17	6-4	2W
Kings	8	26	0.235	110.9	122.3	-11.4	5-11	3-15	1-5	6-21	2-8	3L
Pelicans	8	28	0.222	115.4	123.1	-7.7	6-16	2-12	3-6	4-22	4-6	6L
Pacers	6	29	0.171	110.1	119.3	-9.2	5-14	1-15	2-6	4-17	0-10	11L

• 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

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