The'Minnesota Timberwolves'(37-16) and'Portland Trail Blazers (15-37) meet at Moda Center Tuesday. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET.'Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Timberwolves lead 1-0
The Timberwolves are coming off back-to-back road wins and covers against 2 of the highest-rated teams in the NBA in the Milwaukee Bucks and the LA Clippers. Minnesota routed the Bucks 129-105 Thursday and followed up that performance with a 121-100 beatdown of the Clippers Monday. The Timberwolves were -2.5 and +5 at the Bucks and Clippers, respectively.
The Trail Blazers are on a 4-game skid and have failed to cover in 2 straight. Portland almost covered as an 8.5-point home underdog in a 93-84 loss vs. the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday as the Under (220) hit.