Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/30/2022

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Friday, December 30, 2022

Venue:  Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI 

Where to Watch:  BSWI

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Timberwolves +8, Bucks -8; Over/Under:  226.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Timberwolves +8, Bucks -8; Over/Under:  226.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Timberwolves +8, Bucks -8; Over/Under:  226.5 points

 

Minnesota Timberwolves:  16-19 (4th place, Northwest Division)

Milwaukee Bucks:  22-12 (1st place, Central Division)

 

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Minnesota Timberwolves:  3-7 last 10

Milwaukee Bucks:  4-6 last 10

 

The Timberwolves are coming into this game with a 16-19 record overall and they are 7-11 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game losing streak with losses coming against the Dallas Mavericks, the Boston Celtics, the Miami Heat, and the New Orleans Pelicans in their last game. Anthony Edwards and D'Angelo Russell each led the team in points in that game with 27 while Jaden McDaniels was next on the team with 19 points. D'Angelo Russell led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Rudy Gobert led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 50.6% from the field, 34.5% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.7 PPG against them. The Timberwolves have an ATS record of 14-21 this season and their O/U record is 16-19.

 

 

 

The Bucks are coming into this game with a 22-12 record overall and they are 14-3 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game losing streak with losses coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Brooklyn Nets, the Boston Celtics, and the Chicago Bulls in their last game. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in points in that game with 45 while Bobby Portis was next on the team with 20 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in rebounds with 22. They were 37.3% from the field, 20.5% from 3-point range, and 68.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110.4 PPG against them. The Bucks have an ATS record of 17-15-2 this season and their O/U record is 18-16.

The current betting odds have the Bucks listed as an 8 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Bucks haven't been very good in their games lately as they enter this game on a losing skid with 4 losses in a row now. A lot of those losses came on the road though and they have been a much better home team all season where they will be in this game. They are 14-3 at home this season while the Timberwolves are 7-11 on the road this year. The Timberwolves have struggled in road games all season but they are also entering this game on a 4 game losing skid just like the Bucks. The Timberwolves have been missing a key piece in their starting lineup though while the Bucks are pretty much at full strength and will be looking to bounce back with a win here at home. They have been playing a lot better than the Timberwolves have been all season and they have a much better chance of bouncing back here at home with a big win than the Timberwolves have at keeping this a close game on the road against a much better team. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bucks to cover the spread in this game.

 

Timberwolves Bucks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, December 30, 2022 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Bucks 117 Timberwolves 99.

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Minnesota Timberwolves: 14-21 ATS in all games. 6-11 ATS after playing a road game. 12-4 OVER after 2 straight close losses by 3 points or less. 

Milwaukee Bucks: 12-5 ATS as a home favorite. 39-21 ATS off 3 or more consecutive road losses. 52-29 OVER in non-conference games.

 

 

Minnesota Timberwolves:  K. Anderson (SF) Out indefinitely - Back. T. Prince (SF) Early Jan - Shoulder. J. McLaughlin (PG) Out indefinitely - Calf. K. Towns (C) Mid Jan - Calf.

Milwaukee Bucks:  J. Holiday (PG) Ques Fri - Hamstring. K. Middleton (SF) Out indefinitely - Knee.

 

 

 

“We let him come running at us, and he was able to get a head of steam. When he does that, it’s tough.” - Chris Finch on his team’s defense against Zion Williamson after their loss against the Pelicans in their game on Wednesday.

 

 

“We were going to see how he felt this morning, and he didn't get better this morning.” - Mike Budenholzer on Jrue Holiday after his team’s loss against the Bulls in their game on Wednesday.

 

 

 

PG D'Angelo Russell

SG Anthony Edwards

SF Jaden McDaniels

PF Naz Reid 

C Rudy Gobert

 

PG Jrue Holiday

SG Grayson Allen

SF Pat Connaughton

PF Giannis Antetokounmpo

C Brook Lopez

 

 

PPG: A. Edwards (23.5)

APG: D. Russell (6.5)

Reb/G: R. Gobert (12)

 

PPG: G. Antetokounmpo (31.7)

APG: J. Holiday (7.5)

Reb/G: G. Antetokounmpo (11.6)

 

Coaches:

Minnesota Timberwolves: Chris Finch (3rd season)

Milwaukee Bucks: Mike Budenholzer (5th season)