The Brooklyn Nets (37-29) are slated to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (34-33) Friday at Target Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Nets covered as 9.5-point road underdogs in their 118-113 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday. Brooklyn is only 1 game behind the New York Knicks for the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Timberwolves were blown out 117-94 by the Philadelphia 76ers' Tuesday and were unable to cover as 3.5-point home favorites. Minnesota is tied with the Golden State Warriors, who are the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference.
The Nets and the Timberwolves will meet for the first time this season Friday. The home team has won 4 of the last 5 meetings, and the Under hit in 3 of those 5 meetings.