The Toronto Raptors will be trying to record consecutive wins for the first time this season when they host the surging Minnesota Timberwolves in Thursday’s NBA betting action at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors are coming off just their third win of the season with Monday’s 130-119 victory over Indiana, which put the brakes on a seven-game losing streak. The Timberwolves open a brief two-game road trip riding a two-game win streak after topping Phoenix 120-117 on Sunday but are winless in three visits to Toronto since February 2021.
The Timberwolves travel north of the border perched as 7.5-point road favourites on the Thursday NBA odds. The Raptors lag as +240 underdogs on the NBA moneyline and the total is listed at 225.5.
Timberwolves vs. Raptors NBA Betting Odds
The Timberwolves have struggled in recent visits to Toronto, averaging just 101 points per game during their current 0-3 run at Scotiabank Arena. However, they have dominated the Raptors in two recent dates in Minnesota, claiming consecutive wins by double-digit margins, including a 112-101 win on October 26. That marks the first time that Minnesota has recorded back-to-back wins against the Raptors since January 2018. However, Toronto has continued to reward loyal sports bettors when facing the T-Wolves, covering in nine of 12 overall clashes while going 1-1 against the spread as betting underdogs. Despite wallowing near the bottom of the NBA standings with a 3-12 record, the Raptors have enjoyed some success on the NBA odds, going 10-5 ATS and 5-2 ATS in seven home dates, all as underdogs.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves have regained their scoring touch in the last two contests, averaging 125 points per game after mustering just 100 points per game in a preceding 0-3 three-game losing streak. That featured a pair of outright losses in Portland as betting chalk, leaving them with a 3-4 road record, both straight up and against the spread. Julius Randle is coming off his best performance of the season in Sunday’s win over the Suns, recording a season-high 35 points including a buzzer-beating three-pointer that sealed the win. While the current win streak is welcome, the two recent victories have come by a margin of just five points. Minnesota has also surrendered at least 119 points in three of four road contests.
Toronto Raptors
After pushing the defending champion Boston Celtics with a gutsy performance in last Saturday’s 126-123 overtime loss at TD Garden, the Raptors followed up with their best performance so far this season in Monday’s 130-119 victory over Indiana. The Raptors’ strong results are even more impressive considering they have come with Scottie Barnes sidelined with an eye injury that has kept him on the shelf for 11 games. Big man Jakob Poeltl has stepped up in Barnes’ absence. Poeltl has recorded at least 30 points in each of the past two games and has averaged 15 rebounds while tallying three straight double-doubles. RJ Barrett has also been heating up. The Toronto native established a new season-high with 39 points versus the Pacers after dropping just 17.7 points in his preceding seven outings.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Timberwolves vs. Raptors?
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TIMBERWOLVES
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RAPTORS
113
Score
Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 20 Nov 10:24pm | - | - | O +225.5 -115 |
| Closing 22 Nov 2:54am | - | - | U +216.5 -130 |
- Regular Season
Timberwolves Team Leaders
| Points |
26.16 |
| Assists |
4.5 |
| Rebounds |
10.18 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.41 |
| Blocks |
1.48 |
| Points |
22.08 |
| Assists |
6.52 |
| Rebounds |
10.33 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.48 |
| Blocks |
1.23 |
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
26.16 |
| Assists |
4.5 |
| Rebounds |
10.18 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.41 |
| Blocks |
1.48 |
| Points |
22.08 |
| Assists |
6.52 |
| Rebounds |
10.33 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.48 |
| Blocks |
1.23 |
Injuries
Rudy Gobert (C)
Donte DiVincenzo (SG)
Rudy Gobert (C)
Terrence Shannon Jr. (SG)
Josh Minott (SF)
Rob Dillingham (PG)
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (SG)
Daishen Nix (SG)
Luka Garza (C)
Rob Dillingham (PG)
Chris Boucher (PF)
Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Bruce Brown (PG)
Davion Mitchell (PG)
Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Bruce Brown (PG)
Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)
RJ Barrett (SF)
Gradey Dick (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Rudy Gobert (C) | Ques Mon | Ankle - 19 / 01 / 25 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Gobert is dealing with a right ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will face the Grizzlies on Monday. |
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| Donte DiVincenzo (SG) | Out indefinitely | Toe - 16 / 01 / 25 | 2-4 | 4-2 | + - |
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DiVincenzo is nursing with a left big toe injury, and he will miss an extended period. |
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| Rudy Gobert (C) | Ques Mon | Head - 12 / 01 / 25 | 3-5 | 5-3 | + - |
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Gobert exited the game due to head injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Wizard on Monday. |
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| Terrence Shannon Jr. (SG) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 12 / 01 / 25 | 3-5 | 5-3 | + - |
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Shannon Jr is managing a Grade 2 mid-foot sprain, and he is not expected to suit up for next two to four weeks. |
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| Josh Minott (SF) | Ques Mon | Illness - 03 / 01 / 25 | 4-8 | 8-5 | + - |
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Minott is ailing from illness, and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Clippers on Monday. |
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| Rob Dillingham (PG) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 29 / 12 / 24 | 5-9 | 10-5 | + - |
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Dillingham is bothered by an ankle injury, and he is about to miss one to two weeks. |
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| Nickeil Alexander-Walker (SG) | Ques Fri | Illness - 27 / 12 / 24 | 6-9 | 10-6 | + - |
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Alexander-Walker is ailing with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will play Friday's game against Rockets. |
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| Daishen Nix (SG) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 22 / 12 / 24 | 6-12 | 11-8 | + - |
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Nix is hampered by an ankle injury, and it is uncertain if he will dress against the Pistons on Saturday. |
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| Luka Garza (C) | Ques Thurs | Ankle - 21 / 12 / 24 | 6-12 | 11-8 | + - |
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Garza is nursing a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Magic on Thursday. |
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| Rob Dillingham (PG) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 02 / 12 / 24 | 11-14 | 12-14 | + - |
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Dillingham is dealing with an ankle injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will face Lakers on Friday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Chris Boucher (PF) | Ques Tues | Illness - 20 / 01 / 25 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Boucher is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Magic on Tuesday. |
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| Ochai Agbaji (SG) | Ques Sat | Hand - 16 / 01 / 25 | 4-1 | 2-3 | + - |
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Agbaji is dealing with a right hand laceration, and it is unclear if he will be participate against the Hawks on Saturday. |
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| Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Out indefinitely | Groin - 13 / 01 / 25 | 4-2 | 3-3 | + - |
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Quickley has been sidelined dealing with a left hip soreness, and it is unknown how long he will be idle. |
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| Bruce Brown (PG) | Ques Sat | Knee - 09 / 01 / 25 | 5-4 | 5-4 | + - |
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Brown is dealing with a knee injury, and it is unknown if he will return to action against the Pistons on Saturday. |
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| Davion Mitchell (PG) | Prob Thur | Calf - 09 / 01 / 25 | 5-4 | 5-4 | + - |
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Mitchell is dealing with a calf injury, but he is expected to play against the Cavaliers on Thursday. |
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| Ochai Agbaji (SG) | Ques Mon | Back - 08 / 01 / 25 | 5-4 | 5-4 | + - |
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Agbaji missed the last contest with a lower back contusion, and it is uncertain if he will return to action against the Warriors on Monday. |
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| Bruce Brown (PG) | Ques Fri | Undisclosed - 01 / 01 / 25 | 6-6 | 6-6 | + - |
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Brown is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against Magic on Friday. |
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| Ja'Kobe Walter (SG) | Ques wed | Finger - 01 / 01 / 25 | 6-6 | 6-6 | + - |
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Walter is bothered by a finger injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Nets on Wednesday. |
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| RJ Barrett (SF) | Ques Mon | Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 24 | 6-7 | 6-6-1 | + - |
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Barrett is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Bucks on Monday. |
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| Gradey Dick (SG) | Ques Wed | Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 24 | 6-7 | 6-6-1 | + - |
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Dick is bothered by a hamstring injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Nets on Wednesday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 20 Nov 10:24pm - - O +225.5 -115 Closing 22 Nov 2:54am - - U +216.5 -130 -
- Regular Season
Timberwolves Team Leaders
Points 26.16
Assists 4.5
Rebounds 10.18
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.41
Blocks 1.48
Points 22.08
Assists 6.52
Rebounds 10.33
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.48
Blocks 1.23
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- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 26.16
Assists 4.5
Rebounds 10.18
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.41
Blocks 1.48
Points 22.08
Assists 6.52
Rebounds 10.33
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.48
Blocks 1.23
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Injuries
Rudy Gobert (C)
Ques Mon Ankle - 19 / 01 / 25Donte DiVincenzo (SG)
Out indefinitely Toe - 16 / 01 / 25Rudy Gobert (C)
Ques Mon Head - 12 / 01 / 25Terrence Shannon Jr. (SG)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 12 / 01 / 25Josh Minott (SF)
Ques Mon Illness - 03 / 01 / 25Rob Dillingham (PG)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 29 / 12 / 24Nickeil Alexander-Walker (SG)
Ques Fri Illness - 27 / 12 / 24Daishen Nix (SG)
Ques Sat Ankle - 22 / 12 / 24Luka Garza (C)
Ques Thurs Ankle - 21 / 12 / 24Rob Dillingham (PG)
Ques Fri Ankle - 02 / 12 / 24Chris Boucher (PF)
Ques Tues Illness - 20 / 01 / 25Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Ques Sat Hand - 16 / 01 / 25Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Out indefinitely Groin - 13 / 01 / 25Bruce Brown (PG)
Ques Sat Knee - 09 / 01 / 25Davion Mitchell (PG)
Prob Thur Calf - 09 / 01 / 25Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Ques Mon Back - 08 / 01 / 25Bruce Brown (PG)
Ques Fri Undisclosed - 01 / 01 / 25Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)
Ques wed Finger - 01 / 01 / 25RJ Barrett (SF)
Ques Mon Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 24Gradey Dick (SG)
Ques Wed Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Rudy Gobert (C) Ques Mon Ankle - 19 / 01 / 25 2-2 2-2 + - Gobert is dealing with a right ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will face the Grizzlies on Monday.
Donte DiVincenzo (SG) Out indefinitely Toe - 16 / 01 / 25 2-4 4-2 + - DiVincenzo is nursing with a left big toe injury, and he will miss an extended period.
Rudy Gobert (C) Ques Mon Head - 12 / 01 / 25 3-5 5-3 + - Gobert exited the game due to head injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Wizard on Monday.
Terrence Shannon Jr. (SG) Out indefinitely Ankle - 12 / 01 / 25 3-5 5-3 + - Shannon Jr is managing a Grade 2 mid-foot sprain, and he is not expected to suit up for next two to four weeks.
Josh Minott (SF) Ques Mon Illness - 03 / 01 / 25 4-8 8-5 + - Minott is ailing from illness, and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Clippers on Monday.
Rob Dillingham (PG) Out indefinitely Ankle - 29 / 12 / 24 5-9 10-5 + - Dillingham is bothered by an ankle injury, and he is about to miss one to two weeks.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (SG) Ques Fri Illness - 27 / 12 / 24 6-9 10-6 + - Alexander-Walker is ailing with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will play Friday's game against Rockets.
Daishen Nix (SG) Ques Sat Ankle - 22 / 12 / 24 6-12 11-8 + - Nix is hampered by an ankle injury, and it is uncertain if he will dress against the Pistons on Saturday.
Luka Garza (C) Ques Thurs Ankle - 21 / 12 / 24 6-12 11-8 + - Garza is nursing a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Magic on Thursday.
Rob Dillingham (PG) Ques Fri Ankle - 02 / 12 / 24 11-14 12-14 + - Dillingham is dealing with an ankle injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will face Lakers on Friday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Chris Boucher (PF) Ques Tues Illness - 20 / 01 / 25 2-1 2-1 + - Boucher is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Magic on Tuesday.
Ochai Agbaji (SG) Ques Sat Hand - 16 / 01 / 25 4-1 2-3 + - Agbaji is dealing with a right hand laceration, and it is unclear if he will be participate against the Hawks on Saturday.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Out indefinitely Groin - 13 / 01 / 25 4-2 3-3 + - Quickley has been sidelined dealing with a left hip soreness, and it is unknown how long he will be idle.
Bruce Brown (PG) Ques Sat Knee - 09 / 01 / 25 5-4 5-4 + - Brown is dealing with a knee injury, and it is unknown if he will return to action against the Pistons on Saturday.
Davion Mitchell (PG) Prob Thur Calf - 09 / 01 / 25 5-4 5-4 + - Mitchell is dealing with a calf injury, but he is expected to play against the Cavaliers on Thursday.
Ochai Agbaji (SG) Ques Mon Back - 08 / 01 / 25 5-4 5-4 + - Agbaji missed the last contest with a lower back contusion, and it is uncertain if he will return to action against the Warriors on Monday.
Bruce Brown (PG) Ques Fri Undisclosed - 01 / 01 / 25 6-6 6-6 + - Brown is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against Magic on Friday.
Ja'Kobe Walter (SG) Ques wed Finger - 01 / 01 / 25 6-6 6-6 + - Walter is bothered by a finger injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Nets on Wednesday.
RJ Barrett (SF) Ques Mon Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 24 6-7 6-6-1 + - Barrett is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Bucks on Monday.
Gradey Dick (SG) Ques Wed Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 24 6-7 6-6-1 + - Dick is bothered by a hamstring injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Nets on Wednesday.