The Minnesota Timberwolves (0-1) welcome the Miami Heat (1-1) to Target Center Saturday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Heat vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting of 2023.
The Timberwolves lost to the Toronto Raptors 97-94 on the road Wednesday. They failed to cover as a 1-point road underdog. As expected, G Anthony Edwards led the way for Minnesota, scoring 26 points. He was just 8-for-27 from the field, though. The Wolves aided in going way Under the 220.5 total in their first game of the season.
The Heat lost to the Boston Celtics 119-111 on the road Friday. Miami covered as a 9-point road underdog yet failed to cover as a 2.5-point home favorite in a 103-102 win over the Detroit Pistons to start its season Wednesday. The Heat are led by C Bam Adebayo, who is averaging 24.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Miami is 1-1 against the spread (ATS) and 1-1 O/U this season.