Minnesota vs Philadelphia: NBA Game Prediction

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Minnesota Timberwolves
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NBA Preseason
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Philadelphia 76ers
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On October 12, Minnesota will host Philadelphia in a preseason matchup at the Wells Fargo Center in Pennsylvania. In their last encounter during the NBA regular season in December, the Timberwolves lost to the 76ers by a margin of 14 points. Will Chris Finch's squad secure revenge this time? Find out which bets to consider in our prediction.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction and Betting Tips (12.10.2024)

Match announcement

Minnesota Timberwolves

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Current Form

On December 21, Minnesota faced a loss against Philadelphia, ending with a score of 113 to 127. The standout performer for the losing team was Karl-Anthony Towns, who recorded 23 points, 13 rebounds, and two assists. Anthony Edwards led the scoring with 27 points, while Jaden McDaniels contributed 21 points.

In the offseason, the Timberwolves acquired forward Keita Bates-Diop, guard Donte DiVincenzo, and forward Julius Randle from the Knicks in exchange for center Karl-Anthony Towns. The team also parted ways with forward David Nwaba.

Injuries and Suspensions

Two key players will miss the upcoming game. Randle is sidelined due to a shoulder issue while Edwards is being managed carefully ahead of the season start, so the 23-year-old player has been granted an additional day off.

Key Betting Insights

Minnesota's two-point shooting percentage for the 2023/24 season stands at 48.5 percent, ranking them tenth in the league.

Projected Lineup

Rudy Gobert — Julius Randle — Jaden McDaniels — Naz Reid.

Philadelphia 76ers

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Current Form

On December 21, the Philadelphia 76ers fought hard in the first three quarters but made a powerful push in the fourth, ultimately securing a decisive victory. Joel Embiid was the standout performer, contributing 51 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and assisting on three plays. Tyrese Maxey also had a stellar night with 35 points.

The Sixers maintained their core roster heading into the new season and added Andre Drummond from the Bulls and Kelly Oubre from Charlotte.

Injuries and Suspensions

Head Coach Nick Nurse has granted Joel Embiid an extra day off. The team's star player will miss the matchup against Minnesota.

Betting Insights

Philadelphia's three-point shooting percentage stands at 36.3, ranking 18th in the league for the 2023/24 season.

Projected Lineup

Paul George – Tyrese Maxey – Caleb Martin – Kelly Oubre – Andre Drummond.

Trends

Bet Total assists for Maxi over 7.5

Maxi's average is 6.9 assists per game

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1.87

Bet Total rebounds for Oubre over 6.5

Oubre's average is 5.0 rebounds per match

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1.88

Tip and bets

1.68Minnesota Victory

Joel Embiid's absence has significantly decreased the Philadelphia 76ers' chances of winning. Betting analysts rightly view the Minnesota Timberwolves as the favorites in the upcoming match. The Timberwolves confidently defeated the Lakers in their preseason opener and should handle the 76ers effectively.

Our prediction is a victory for Minnesota with overtime considered at 1.68



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1.75Total points under 224.5

Total Bet

The matchups between Minnesota and Philadelphia have typically resulted in low scoring. In the last two out of four encounters, neither team surpassed the 220-point mark. It appears that once again, fans might not witness an exciting, high-scoring game.

Our prediction is a total under 224.5 points including overtime at 1.75

First Quarter Bet

Minnesota faced a disappointing defeat against Philadelphia in their last meeting. The Timberwolves are sure to put in every effort to secure a victory and redeem themselves in front of their fans. This time, Chris Finch's squad is expected to come out strong from the start and take the lead on the scoreboard.

Our prediction is for Minnesota to win the first quarter at 1.82

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