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NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Bucks

The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Milwaukee Bucks 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.

Can Wolves Keep the Scores Close?

The Wolves look easy to back at -110 considering they’ve been given a spread of +3. This looks a good number when squaring off against the Bucks.

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Wolves Landed 103-100 Victory in Previous H2H

Minnesota Timberwolves won their previous game which was at home. It was a 104-103 triumph at Target Center against San Antonio Spurs. Anthony Edwards dropped 23 points, as Donte DiVincenzo finished with 19 and Naz Reid 17.

Milwaukee Bucks were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 108-104 reverse against Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 11 assists, while Myles Turner registered 16 points and Bobby Portis 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 103-100 win for the Wolves at Target Center when they last played the Bucks. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Bucks victories.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Bucks logo Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Wolves are averaging 124.0 points, 46.2 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 8.7 steals and 6.3 blocks while shooting 50.4% from the field and 74.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 118.7 points and 41.5 rebounds per matchup.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.2 points and 3.4 (42.0%) 3-pointers made. Rudy Gobert averages 12.2 rebounds and Julius Randle 6.2 assists.

Milwaukee Bucks – Last 10 Games

The Bucks have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.2 points, 43.0 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 77.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 109.7 points and 43.3 rebounds.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 23.9 points, Bobby Portis 7.6 rebounds and Kevin Porter Jr. 7.7 assists, while Ryan Rollins has an average of 2.6 (44.8%) 3-pointers made.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Picks

This Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ve lined up a pick which requires Wolves to keep close to the favorites in this NBA game. We think that the betting line of +3 can be covered and you can secure -110.

Our basketball picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each NBA franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Timberwolves vs Bucks stats:

  • The +3 line has been covered by Wolves in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +3 line has been covered by Wolves in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -3 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -3 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -3 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 3 consecutive games at home.

Wolves +3 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaden McDaniels Under 5.5 Rebounds -128 BetMGM logo

Jaden McDaniels (Wolves) has finished with Under 5.5 rebounds in 10 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting the same thing to happen here, with this Player Rebounds wager available at -128.

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Ryan Rollins (Bucks) has had Over 4.5 assists in 5 straight games at home. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this is on offer at -132.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Timberwolves +3
Totals Over 228.5
Player Rebounds Jaden McDaniels Under 5.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Wolves to cover the +3 spread, Over 228.5 on the total and Jaden McDaniels (Wolves) to record Under 5.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo 118 - 116 Bucks logo Bucks

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close contest and we’ll have a play on the Wolves enjoying a 118-116 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks 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.

Latest Odds Suggest Bucks Win

Milwaukee Bucks are regarded as having a 61% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -159. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +134 about Minnesota Timberwolves.

The current spread is 3.5 and total points is 228.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you fancy Over 228.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Giannis Antetokounmpo Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -112 to score Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -114.

Player Points
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 29.5
-112
Under 29.5
-114
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 22.5
-123
Under 22.5
-103
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Naz Reid (Timberwolves)
Over 18.5
-119
Under 18.5
-108
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Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 17.5
-106
Under 17.5
-120
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Player Assists
Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 7.5
-102
Under 7.5
-128
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 5.5
-106
Under 5.5
-123
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
+105
Under 5.5
-139
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Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
+102
Under 4.5
-133
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Player Rebounds
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 10.5
-139
Under 10.5
+105
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 8.5
-116
Under 8.5
-114
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Naz Reid (Timberwolves)
Over 8.5
-122
Under 8.5
-108
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Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 5.5
-139
Under 5.5
+105
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Bucks Home Record Reads Six Losses in Previous Ten Matches

The Bucks have gone 4-6 across their last 10 home games, putting up 111.90 points on average and giving up 113.80.

The Wolves own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 128.20 points per contest and giving up 123.60.

The Bucks beat the Wolves 110-103 when the teams last met at Fiserv Forum. Looking back at the last 9 head-to-head meetings at Fiserv Forum, the Bucks have posted seven victories, while the Wolves have logged two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O228.5 U228.5
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Home Stats 4-6 225.70 111.90 113.80 3 7
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats 6-4 251.80 128.20 123.60 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
  • U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 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

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 32 35.9 948 124 29.6 3.9 3.4 5.1 0.9 1.4
Julius Randle 40 33.45 881 226 22.0 5.7 1.6 7.1 0.2 1.1
Jaden McDaniels 38 31.85 559 100 14.7 2.6 1.3 4.4 0.9 1.1

Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kevin Porter Jr. 20 34.66 364 154 18.2 7.7 1.8 5.3 0.4 2.3
Ryan Rollins 39 31.81 648 217 16.6 5.6 2.3 4.4 0.4 1.5
A.J. Green 36 29.63 372 75 10.3 2.1 3.0 2.7 0.1 0.7

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 Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

11 Jan NBA
Spurs 103-104 Timberwolves
10 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 134-146 Cavaliers
08 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 122-131 Timberwolves
06 Jan NBA
Heat 94-122 Timberwolves
04 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 141-115 Wizards
03 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 125-115 Heat
31 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 102-126 Hawks
29 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 136-101 Bulls
27 Dec NBA
Nets 123-107 Timberwolves
25 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 138-142 Nuggets

Previous Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

11 Jan NBA
Bucks 104-108 Nuggets
09 Jan NBA
Bucks 105-101 Lakers
07 Jan NBA
Bucks 113-120 Warriors
04 Jan NBA
Bucks 115-98 Kings
02 Jan NBA
Hornets 121-122 Bucks
31 Dec NBA
Wizards 114-113 Bucks
29 Dec NBA
Bucks 123-113 Hornets
27 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-103 Bulls
26 Dec NBA
Bucks 104-125 Grizzlies
23 Dec NBA
Bucks 111-94 Pacers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 14 0.622 115.8 116.5 -0.7 10-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 4-6 3L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Lakers 23 14 0.622 115.8 116.5 -0.7 10-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 4-6 3L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Lakers 23 14 0.622 115.8 116.5 -0.7 10-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 4-6 3L
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
  • 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