Minnesota Timberwolves

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Jan 4, 2025

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks 1/4/2025

  • Date: January 4, 2025
  • Venue: Little Caesars Arena


Betting Odds

Spread:Minnesota Timberwolves -7 (-110), Detroit Pistons 7 (-110)
Over/Under:218
Moneyline:Minnesota Timberwolves -285, Detroit Pistons 240


Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:Projected Win %:
Minnesota Timberwolves - 72%Minnesota Timberwolves - 62%
Detroit Pistons - 28%Detroit Pistons - 38%

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves (17-16) are set to face off against the Detroit Pistons (16-18) on Saturday night at 7:00 PM ET. The game will take place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, where the Pistons will be looking to build on their recent success despite the challenges of a back-to-back schedule.

The Timberwolves enter this matchup as significant favorites, with a spread of -7.0. Their Moneyline stands at -260, reflecting an implied win probability of 70%. Minnesota has shown resilience, winning 9 of their last 15 games, although they are coming off a narrow loss to the Boston Celtics, falling 118-115 in their previous outing.

On the other hand, the Pistons have been playing well lately, having won 7 of their last 10 games, including a solid victory against the Charlotte Hornets, where they triumphed 98-94. However, the quick turnaround from their last game could hinder their performance, as fatigue often plays a crucial role in back-to-back scenarios.

Detroit's Moneyline is currently +220, indicating an implied win probability of 30%. While the Pistons have shown they can compete, the Timberwolves' recent form and the Pistons' lack of rest could tip the scales in favor of Minnesota.

As the teams prepare to clash, all eyes will be on the Timberwolves to see if they can capitalize on their favorable odds and the Pistons' fatigue. With both teams looking to solidify their positions in the standings, this matchup promises to be an intriguing battle for fans and bettors alike.


Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

Final Score: Minnesota Timberwolves 113.04 vs Detroit Pistons 108.75

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

-6.5/-112
61% MIN
+6.5/-108
39% DET

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-262
87% MIN
+215
13% DET

Total Pick Consensus

216.0/-108
11% UN
216.0/-112
89% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

MIN
Team Stats Per Game
DET
34
Games
35
39.2
FG
41.1
85.4
FGA
87.6
.459
FG%
.470
15.1
3Pt-FG
14.0
40.0
3Pt-FGA
37.1
.378
3Pt%
.379
24.1
2Pt-FG
27.1
45.4
2Pt-FGA
50.5
.530
2Pt%
.537
15.8
FT
17.4
19.9
FTA
22.3
.791
FT%
.779
9.9
ORB
9.9
32.9
DRB
32.2
42.8
TRB
42.1
24.8
AST
25.2
8.2
STL
9.7
4.6
BLK
4.9
15.9
TOV
14.7
18.1
PF
17.7
109.2
PTS
113.7

Defense/Offense

MIN
Team Stats Per Game
DET
34
Games
35
40.2
FG
41.5
87.4
FGA
89.0
.460
FG%
.466
12.6
3Pt-FG
13.4
36.5
3Pt-FGA
37.1
.346
3Pt%
.362
27.6
2Pt-FG
28.1
50.9
2Pt-FGA
51.9
.542
2Pt%
.541
15.0
FT
15.4
19.1
FTA
20.2
.786
FT%
.765
10.7
ORB
11.2
32.3
DRB
33.7
43.0
TRB
44.9
24.4
AST
25.7
9.5
STL
7.3
4.6
BLK
5.0
15.3
TOV
15.9
18.6
PF
20.4
108.0
PTS
111.8

Offense/Defense

MIN
Four Factors
DET
.547
eFG%
.550
14.5
TOV%
13.1
23.4
RB%
77.3
.185
FT/FGA
.199

Defense/Offense

MIN
Four Factors
DET
.532
eFG%
.542
13.7
TOV%
14.0
75.5
RB%
25.8
.172
FT/FGA
.173

Offense/Defense

MIN
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
DET
34
Games
35
40.1
FG
41.2
87.3
FGA
87.7
.459
FG%
.470
15.5
3Pt-FG
14.0
40.9
3Pt-FGA
37.1
.378
3Pt%
.379
24.6
2Pt-FG
27.1
46.4
2Pt-FGA
50.6
.530
2Pt%
.537
16.1
FT
17.4
20.4
FTA
22.4
.791
FT%
.779
10.1
ORB
9.9
33.7
DRB
32.2
43.8
TRB
42.1
25.4
AST
25.2
8.4
STL
9.7
4.8
BLK
4.9
16.3
TOV
14.7
18.5
PF
17.7
111.7
PTS
113.8

Defense/Offense

MIN
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
DET
34
Games
35
41.1
FG
41.5
89.3
FGA
89.1
.460
FG%
.466
12.9
3Pt-FG
13.4
37.3
3Pt-FGA
37.1
.346
3Pt%
.362
28.2
2Pt-FG
28.1
52.0
2Pt-FGA
52.0
.542
2Pt%
.541
15.3
FT
15.4
19.5
FTA
20.2
.786
FT%
.765
10.9
ORB
11.2
33.0
DRB
33.8
43.9
TRB
45.0
25.0
AST
25.7
9.7
STL
7.3
4.8
BLK
5.0
15.6
TOV
15.9
19.0
PF
20.5
110.4
PTS
111.9

MIN
Analytics
DET
18
Pythag Wins
15
16
Pythag Losses
20
1.21
Margin Of Victory
-1.91
111.7
O Rtg
111.9
110.4
D Rtg
113.8
97.2
Pace
98.7
.233
FTr
.227
.468
3PAr
.417
.580
TS%
.571

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
MIN DET
MIN DET
Consensus
-6.0 (-110)
+6.0 (-110)
-6.5 (-110)
+6.5 (-109)
-6.0 (-112)
+6.0 (-110)
-6.5 (-112)
+6.5 (-108)
-5.5 (-110)
+5.5 (-112)
-6.5 (-110)
+6.5 (-110)
-6.5 (-109)
+6.5 (-112)
-7.0 (-109)
+7.0 (-112)
-6.0 (-110)
+6.0 (-110)
-7.0 (-110)
+7.0 (-110)
-6.5 (-110)
+6.5 (-115)
-6.5 (-110)
+6.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
MIN DET
MIN DET
Consensus
-230
+190
-262
+215
-238
+195
-265
+215
-230
+190
-255
+210
-250
+200
-265
+215
-250
+205
-285
+228
-250
+195
-275
+220
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
218.0 (-110)
218.0 (-110)
216.0 (-111)
216.0 (-110)
219.0 (-110)
219.0 (-110)
216.5 (-112)
216.5 (-108)
217.5 (-110)
217.5 (-110)
216.5 (-108)
216.5 (-112)
218.0 (-110)
218.0 (-110)
216.0 (-112)
216.0 (-109)
217.5 (-110)
217.5 (-110)
216.5 (+100)
216.5 (-120)
217.5 (-110)
217.5 (-110)
216.5 (-110)
216.5 (-110)