Kevin Durant has carried the Brooklyn Nets to the top of the Eastern Conference standings, averaging a league-high 28.6 points per game.
Sitting just inside the Western Conference playoff picture, the Minnesota Timberwolves are in for a challenge on Friday night when they visit the Eastern Conference-leading Brooklyn Nets. Minnesota has been off since a 115-107 loss in Washington on Wednesday, while the Nets last played Tuesday, downing the Knicks 112-110 at home.
Brooklyn opened as an 8-point favourite to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 218.5.
Timberwolves vs. Nets NBA Betting Odds
The Nets swept the two-game season series last year, which actually broke a five-game win streak for Minnesota in the all-time head-to-head series. The Over/Under has split evenly in the last 10 games between these teams.
Despite an average 11-11 record on the year, Minnesota has been hot lately, winning seven of their last nine games. They’re 10-12 against the spread overall, including 7-3 ATS in their last 10. The total has gone Over in four of the Timberwolves’ last five games.
Brooklyn has been tough to crack this year and they come into this contest with wins in 13 of their last 16 games. They haven’t been a great cover option, however, as they’re 8-12-1 ATS overall and have failed to cover in five straight home games. High scoring games have been a staple for the Nets lately, with the total going Over in five of their last six games.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota avoided serious injury to their most productive player, Karl-Anthony Towns, on Wednesday, but there’s still a possibility he doesn’t play in Brooklyn. Towns is dealing with a back contusion after a hard fall in Washington and he’ll likely be a game-time decision on Friday. Minnesota’s leading scorer still finished with a game-high 34 points. Towns averages team-highs in points per game (24.0), rebounds (9.0) and blocks (1.0).
Anthony Edwards is listed as probable for the game as he deals with a non-COVID illness. Edwards is second on the team with 22.1 ppg and averages a team-high 1.5 steals per game. The Timberwolves’ 108.0 ppg average jumps up to 111.4 ppg on the road.
Brooklyn Nets
James Harden led the way in Brooklyn’s win over the Knicks on Tuesday, dropping a game-high 34 points and 10 rebounds. He finished just two assists shy of a triple-double. It was a big game from Harden, who has had a bit of a slow start to the year by his standards. He’s still managed to average 21.0 ppg while leading the team in rebounds (8.0), assists (9,3) and steals (1.5).
In the absence of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant has kept this team running. Durant finished with 27 points and nine assists against the Knicks and he averages a league-high 28.6 ppg. One good trend for the Nets right now is their increased shooting percentage of 49.6 per cent over their last three games. The league-high for the season is Phoenix’s 48.4 per cent mark.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Timberwolves vs. Nets?
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TIMBERWOLVES
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NETS
111
Score
Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 3 Dec 2:50pm | MIN | -7 -110 | O +219.5 -111 |
| Closing 4 Dec 12:17am | MIN | -7.5 -111 | O +222 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Timberwolves Team Leaders
| Points |
24.57 |
| Assists |
7.08 |
| Rebounds |
9.82 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1.12 |
| Points |
29.87 |
| Assists |
6.38 |
| Rebounds |
10.29 |
| FG% |
67.4 |
| Steals |
1.41 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
25.17 |
| Assists |
6.67 |
| Rebounds |
10.83 |
| FG% |
70.6 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
2 |
| Points |
26.25 |
| Assists |
6.25 |
| Rebounds |
6.25 |
| FG% |
79.2 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
2.25 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nets Team Leaders
| Points |
24.57 |
| Assists |
7.08 |
| Rebounds |
9.82 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1.12 |
| Points |
29.87 |
| Assists |
6.38 |
| Rebounds |
10.29 |
| FG% |
67.4 |
| Steals |
1.41 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
25.17 |
| Assists |
6.67 |
| Rebounds |
10.83 |
| FG% |
70.6 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
2 |
| Points |
26.25 |
| Assists |
6.25 |
| Rebounds |
6.25 |
| FG% |
79.2 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
2.25 |
Injuries
Naz Reid (C)
Taurean Prince (SF)
Taurean Prince (SF)
Patrick Beverley (PG)
D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Malik Beasley (SG)
Malik Beasley (SG)
Patrick Beverley (PG)
Malik Beasley (SG)
Jordan McLaughlin (PG)
Blake Griffin (PF)
Seth Curry (SG)
Seth Curry (SG)
James Johnson (PF)
Goran Dragic (PG)
Bruce Brown (PG)
Seth Curry (SG)
Seth Curry (SG)
Goran Dragic (PG)
Goran Dragic (PG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Naz Reid (C) | Out Fri | Personal - 29 / 04 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Reid is tending to a personal matter, and he will not be available for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round versus the Grizzlies. |
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| Taurean Prince (SF) | Prob Tues | Knee - 18 / 04 / 22 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Prince is battling inflammation in his right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Grizzlies in the Game 2 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Taurean Prince (SF) | Prob Sat | Knee - 12 / 04 / 22 | 3-3 | 3-3 | + - |
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Prince is battling inflammation in his right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Grizzlies in the Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Patrick Beverley (PG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 09 / 04 / 22 | 3-4 | 4-3 | + - |
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Beverley is bothered by right ankle soreness, but it is likely that he will dress for Sunday's clash with the Bulls. |
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| D'Angelo Russell (PG) | Prob Tues | Illness - 07 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 5-3 | + - |
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Russell is dealing with hamstring soreness, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference Play-In against the Clippers. |
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| Malik Beasley (SG) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 5-3 | + - |
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Beasley has a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will be available for Thursday's contest against the Spurs. |
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| Malik Beasley (SG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 04 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 6-3 | + - |
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Beasley is tending to an ankle injury and it is unclear if he will take part in Tuesday's contest versus the Wizards. |
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| Patrick Beverley (PG) | Ques Thurs | Ankle - 03 / 04 / 22 | 4-6 | 7-3 | + - |
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Beverley has missed the previous two games due to a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will lace up for Thursday's matchup with the Spurs. |
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| Malik Beasley (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22 | 4-7 | 7-4 | + - |
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Beasley is managing a left ankle injury, but he will be available to take on the Rockets on Sunday. |
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| Jordan McLaughlin (PG) | Prob Sun | Quadricep - 26 / 03 / 22 | 5-8 | 8-5 | + - |
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McLaughlin is dealing with a left quad contusion, but it is likely that he will play against the Celtics on Sunday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Blake Griffin (PF) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Griffin is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Curry is dealing with left ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will be active in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In against the Cavaliers. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Curry is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Cavaliers on Friday. |
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| James Johnson (PF) | Ques Fri | Illness - 04 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 2-6 | + - |
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Johnson has missed the last two games due to an non-COVID-19 illness, and it is undetermined if he will take the floor against the Cavaliers on Friday. |
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| Goran Dragic (PG) | Prob Tues | Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 2-7 | + - |
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Dragic has cleared the league's health and safety protocol, and it is anticipated that he will line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Cavaliers. |
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| Bruce Brown (PG) | Prob Tues | Illness - 01 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 2-7 | + - |
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Brown was held out of the last contest due to a non-COVID illness, but it is expected that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Rockets. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 2-7 | + - |
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Curry has sat out the last two games with a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will face the Knicks on Wednesday. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22 | 4-8 | 3-9 | + - |
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Curry is hindered by a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Hornets on Sunday. |
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| Goran Dragic (PG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 27 / 03 / 22 | 4-8 | 3-9 | + - |
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Dragic is dealing with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Hornets on Sunday. |
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| Goran Dragic (PG) | Prob Sat | Knee - 23 / 03 / 22 | 5-9 | 4-10 | + - |
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Dragic sat out the last contest with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Heat on Saturday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 3 Dec 2:50pm MIN -7 -110 O +219.5 -111 Closing 4 Dec 12:17am MIN -7.5 -111 O +222 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Timberwolves Team Leaders
Points 24.57
Assists 7.08
Rebounds 9.82
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1.12
Points 29.87
Assists 6.38
Rebounds 10.29
FG% 67.4
Steals 1.41
Blocks 1.09
Points 25.17
Assists 6.67
Rebounds 10.83
FG% 70.6
Steals 1.5
Blocks 2
Points 26.25
Assists 6.25
Rebounds 6.25
FG% 79.2
Steals 1.75
Blocks 2.25
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nets Team Leaders
Points 24.57
Assists 7.08
Rebounds 9.82
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1.12
Points 29.87
Assists 6.38
Rebounds 10.29
FG% 67.4
Steals 1.41
Blocks 1.09
Points 25.17
Assists 6.67
Rebounds 10.83
FG% 70.6
Steals 1.5
Blocks 2
Points 26.25
Assists 6.25
Rebounds 6.25
FG% 79.2
Steals 1.75
Blocks 2.25
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Injuries
Naz Reid (C)
Out Fri Personal - 29 / 04 / 22Taurean Prince (SF)
Prob Tues Knee - 18 / 04 / 22Taurean Prince (SF)
Prob Sat Knee - 12 / 04 / 22Patrick Beverley (PG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 09 / 04 / 22D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Prob Tues Illness - 07 / 04 / 22Malik Beasley (SG)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22Malik Beasley (SG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 04 / 04 / 22Patrick Beverley (PG)
Ques Thurs Ankle - 03 / 04 / 22Malik Beasley (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22Jordan McLaughlin (PG)
Prob Sun Quadricep - 26 / 03 / 22Blake Griffin (PF)
Prob Sat Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22James Johnson (PF)
Ques Fri Illness - 04 / 04 / 22Goran Dragic (PG)
Prob Tues Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22Bruce Brown (PG)
Prob Tues Illness - 01 / 04 / 22Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22Seth Curry (SG)
Ques Sun Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22Goran Dragic (PG)
Prob Sun Knee - 27 / 03 / 22Goran Dragic (PG)
Prob Sat Knee - 23 / 03 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Naz Reid (C) Out Fri Personal - 29 / 04 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Reid is tending to a personal matter, and he will not be available for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round versus the Grizzlies.
Taurean Prince (SF) Prob Tues Knee - 18 / 04 / 22 3-2 2-3 + - Prince is battling inflammation in his right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Grizzlies in the Game 2 of the Western Conference first round.
Taurean Prince (SF) Prob Sat Knee - 12 / 04 / 22 3-3 3-3 + - Prince is battling inflammation in his right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Grizzlies in the Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Patrick Beverley (PG) Prob Sun Ankle - 09 / 04 / 22 3-4 4-3 + - Beverley is bothered by right ankle soreness, but it is likely that he will dress for Sunday's clash with the Bulls.
D'Angelo Russell (PG) Prob Tues Illness - 07 / 04 / 22 3-5 5-3 + - Russell is dealing with hamstring soreness, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference Play-In against the Clippers.
Malik Beasley (SG) Prob Thurs Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 3-5 5-3 + - Beasley has a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will be available for Thursday's contest against the Spurs.
Malik Beasley (SG) Ques Tues Ankle - 04 / 04 / 22 3-6 6-3 + - Beasley is tending to an ankle injury and it is unclear if he will take part in Tuesday's contest versus the Wizards.
Patrick Beverley (PG) Ques Thurs Ankle - 03 / 04 / 22 4-6 7-3 + - Beverley has missed the previous two games due to a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will lace up for Thursday's matchup with the Spurs.
Malik Beasley (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22 4-7 7-4 + - Beasley is managing a left ankle injury, but he will be available to take on the Rockets on Sunday.
Jordan McLaughlin (PG) Prob Sun Quadricep - 26 / 03 / 22 5-8 8-5 + - McLaughlin is dealing with a left quad contusion, but it is likely that he will play against the Celtics on Sunday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Blake Griffin (PF) Prob Sat Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22 0-2 0-2 + - Griffin is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Seth Curry (SG) Prob Tues Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22 2-3 2-3 + - Curry is dealing with left ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will be active in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In against the Cavaliers.
Seth Curry (SG) Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22 3-3 2-4 + - Curry is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Cavaliers on Friday.
James Johnson (PF) Ques Fri Illness - 04 / 04 / 22 3-5 2-6 + - Johnson has missed the last two games due to an non-COVID-19 illness, and it is undetermined if he will take the floor against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Goran Dragic (PG) Prob Tues Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22 3-6 2-7 + - Dragic has cleared the league's health and safety protocol, and it is anticipated that he will line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Cavaliers.
Bruce Brown (PG) Prob Tues Illness - 01 / 04 / 22 3-6 2-7 + - Brown was held out of the last contest due to a non-COVID illness, but it is expected that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Rockets.
Seth Curry (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22 3-6 2-7 + - Curry has sat out the last two games with a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will face the Knicks on Wednesday.
Seth Curry (SG) Ques Sun Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22 4-8 3-9 + - Curry is hindered by a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Hornets on Sunday.
Goran Dragic (PG) Prob Sun Knee - 27 / 03 / 22 4-8 3-9 + - Dragic is dealing with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Hornets on Sunday.
Goran Dragic (PG) Prob Sat Knee - 23 / 03 / 22 5-9 4-10 + - Dragic sat out the last contest with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Heat on Saturday.