The Sacramento Kings (8-6) take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (11-3) on Friday in the group stage of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Tip-off from Target Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Minnesota won 3-1 last season
The Kings fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 117-112 on Wednesday, failing to cover as 1.5-point road favorites, and the Under (235.5) was achieved. Sacramento has lost back-to-back games after a 6-game winning streak from Nov. 8-19.
The Timberwolves covered as 7-point home favorites, and the Under (221) cleared, in their 112-99 win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Minnesota is on a 3-game winning streak as G Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.