The Toronto Raptors welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves to Scotiabank Arena Wednesday as both teams will kick off the 2023-24 NBA season with the 7:30 p.m. ET tip. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; teams split 2 games last season, each winning at home
The Raptors had a disappointing season last year, ending with a 41-41 record and the 9th seed in the Western Conference and losing the play-in game to' the Chicago Bulls. With no premier offseason additions, they hope F Scottie Barnes, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, can take another step forward to help F Pascal Siakam, who led the team at 24.2 points per game. Toronto was 41-42 against the spread (ATS) last season.
The Timberwolves were 42-40 last season and ended with a 44-45 ATS record (playoffs included). Minnesota was eliminated in 5 games by the NBA Championship-winning Denver Nuggets. The Timberwolves will again be led by former No. 1 overall picks G Anthony Edwards and F Karl-Anthony Towns.