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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat Predictions

Best Bet

Heat Moneyline @ -120

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Heat Look Set for Victory

There are attractive odds about the Heat and our betting prediction is for them to benefit from home-court advantage and win. They can get the better of the Wolves and you can get -120.

Our Wolves vs Heat betting preview features our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Jump straight to the dedicated sections below for the full analysis behind the picks.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves go head-to-head with the Miami Heat in this NBA clash.

Miami made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from Milwaukee in a trade involving Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware and Kasparas Jakucionis. The Heat also signed Klay Thompson and Tim Hardaway Jr. Minnesota reshaped its roster by acquiring LaMelo Ball from Charlotte and signing Jonathan Kuminga, while Julius Randle, Naz Reid and veteran point guard Mike Conley departed.

Minnesota Timberwolves were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to San Antonio Spurs by a 139-109 scoreline at Target Center. Anthony Edwards poured in 24 points, with Terrence Shannon contributing 21 and Naz Reid adding 18.

Miami Heat were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 127-126 (OT) reverse against Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Davion Mitchell scored 28 points, while Andrew Wiggins finished with 27 and Tyler Herro 23.

H2H: 8 Triumphs for Wolves in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

It was the Wolves who came out on top when they last played the Heat. At Target Center, a 122-94 win was recorded. The Wolves have three straight wins against the Heat. They have won 8 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat logo Heat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Wolves are averaging 107.5 points, 45.4 rebounds, 22.8 assists, 6.4 steals and 3.6 blocks while shooting 43.0% from the field and 76.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 113.9 points and 44.1 rebounds per matchup.

Jaden McDaniels is averaging 16.6 points, Rudy Gobert 9.5 rebounds and Ayo Dosunmu 3.5 assists, while Naz Reid averages 2.0 (40.0%) 3-pointers made.

Miami Heat – Last 10 Games

The Heat have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 126.4 points, 44.1 rebounds, 31.1 assists, 5.4 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 49.6% from the field and 78.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 128.6 points and 44.5 rebounds.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. is averaging 18.5 points, Bam Adebayo 10.7 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 5.4 assists, while Andrew Wiggins has an average of 2.6 (52.0%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves lineup: LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Jonathan Kuminga, Rudy Gobert.

Miami Heat lineup: Davion Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson, Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins.

Best Bet

If you’re looking for a value wager, then -120 that Heat win this NBA game certainly stands out. We’re expecting them to triumph on the Moneyline at nice odds.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • Heat have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
  • Heat have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Heat have won 2 consecutive games at home.
  • Wolves have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Wolves have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • Wolves have lost their last 2 games.

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Heat Moneyline Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anthony Edwards Under 28.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Anthony Edwards (Wolves) has scored an average of 20 points in the past 4 road games. We can use this stat to our advantage and back him to fall short of the Player Points line at -118.

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Bam Adebayo Over 16.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Bam Adebayo (Heat) has an average of 21.8 points in the past 5 games at home. He should therefore be capable of going over the line, with -112 available when it comes to having a wager on Player Points.

Latest Bam Adebayo Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Moneyline Heat
Totals Under 243.5
Player Points Anthony Edwards Under 28.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Heat on the moneyline, along with Under 243.5 and Anthony Edwards (Wolves) to score Under 28.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo 117 - 122 Heat logo Heat

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 Heat to enjoy a 122-117 winning scoreline.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Predicting a Close-Run Battle

The Moneyline odds about Miami Heat triumphing is priced at -120 and you can get Minnesota Timberwolves at +102. According to the top NBA sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 55%.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 243.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. Those that want to back Under 243.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Anthony Edwards Favorite to Score the Most Points

Anthony Edwards is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -115 to score Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -118.

Player Points
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 28.5
-115
Under 28.5
-118
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Heat)
Over 28.5
-104
Under 28.5
-132
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LaMelo Ball (Timberwolves)
Over 19.5
-110
Under 19.5
-122
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Timberwolves)
Over 7.5
-135
Under 7.5
-100
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Heat)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
-105
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Davion Mitchell (Heat)
Over 5.5
-135
Under 5.5
-100
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 3.5
-103
Under 3.5
-133
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Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 11.5
+102
Under 11.5
-137
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Heat)
Over 10.5
-132
Under 10.5
-104
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
+125
Under 5.5
-175
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Wolves Lead Recent Head-to-Head Results at Kaseya Center

The Heat have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 128.00 points scored and 124.40 points allowed.

The Wolves own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 111.60 points on offense and surrendering 119.90 on defense.

The Wolves earned a 125-124 win against the Heat in the teams’ last meeting at Kaseya Center. From the past 10 head-to-heads at Kaseya Center, the Wolves have won eight while the Heat have taken two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O243.5 U243.5
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Home Stats 6-4 252.40 128.00 124.40 6 4
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats 4-6 231.50 111.60 119.90 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O243.5 = Games Over 243.5 Points
  • U243.5 = Games Under 243.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 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

Injuries & Suspensions

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

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Miami Heat Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup
2 Davion Mitchell
7 Giannis Antetokounmpo
11 Klay Thompson
13 Bam Adebayo
22 Andrew Wiggins
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup
1 LaMelo Ball
3 Jaden McDaniels
5 Anthony Edwards
24 Jonathan Kuminga
27 Rudy Gobert

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

15 May NBA Playoffs
Spurs 139-109 Timberwolves
12 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 97-126 Spurs
10 May NBA Playoffs
Spurs 109-114 Timberwolves
08 May NBA Playoffs
Spurs 115-108 Timberwolves
06 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 95-133 Spurs
04 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 104-102 Spurs
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 98-110 Timberwolves
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 113-125 Nuggets
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 96-112 Timberwolves
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 96-113 Timberwolves

Previous Miami Heat Lineups

14 Apr NBA Playoffs
Heat 126-127 Hornets
12 Apr NBA
Hawks 117-143 Heat
10 Apr NBA
Heat 140-117 Wizards
09 Apr NBA
Heat 114-128 Raptors
07 Apr NBA
Heat 95-121 Raptors
04 Apr NBA
Wizards 136-152 Heat
01 Apr NBA
Celtics 147-129 Heat
30 Mar NBA
76ers 109-119 Heat
29 Mar NBA
Heat 118-135 Pacers
27 Mar NBA
Heat 128-149 Cavaliers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 1 0 1 106 100 6 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Nets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Raptors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Bulls 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Cavaliers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bucks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Hornets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Heat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Magic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Wizards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Timberwolves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Thunder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Trail Blazers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Jazz 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Clippers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Lakers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Suns 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Kings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Mavericks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Rockets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Grizzlies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pelicans 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Spurs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Hornets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bulls 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Cavaliers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Heat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bucks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Magic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
76ers 1 0 1 106 100 6 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Wizards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Mavericks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Warriors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Rockets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Clippers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Lakers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Grizzlies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Timberwolves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pelicans 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Thunder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Suns 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Trail Blazers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Kings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Spurs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Jazz 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
76ers 1 0 1 106 100 6 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hawks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Hornets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bulls 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Cavaliers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Mavericks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Warriors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Rockets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Clippers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Lakers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Grizzlies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Heat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bucks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Timberwolves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pelicans 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Thunder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Magic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Suns 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Trail Blazers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Kings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Spurs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Raptors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Jazz 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Wizards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
  • 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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