Toronto Raptors at Minnesota Timberwolves 1/19/23- NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA: 8:00PM
Jan. 19, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : TOR -2.5
The Toronto Raptors continue a road trip up north Thursday night with the game in Minneapolis, MN against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Toronto comes into Thursday night five games below .500 after losing two of the last three following an 8 point road loss to Milwaukee. Offensively Toronto did shoot the ball well making 45.5% of their shots and 37.1% from beyond the arc but scored only 122 points resulting in the loss. Defensively Toronto struggled as Milwaukee scored 130 points on 53.5% shooting in 48.7% from beyond the arc.
Fred VanVleet led the way for the Toronto offense pouring in 39 points on 28 shots in 37 minutes of action. Gary Trent Jr. chip did a second best 28 points and Pascal Siakam added 23 points and nine rebounds as the third highest scoring starter. Precious Achiuwa led the way off the bench with 11 points in 26 minutes.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves will remain at home Thursday night one game below .500 following a one point loss to the Utah Jazz. Offensively Minnesota did shoot the ball well making 45.5% of their shots and 43.9% from beyond the arc but Minnesota turned the ball over six times leading to the one point loss. Defensively Minnesota was obliterated as Utah scored 126 points including 74 in the second-half 53.6% shooting from the floor.
Anthony Edwards led the way for the Minnesota offense with a team high 29 points on 25 shots. DeAngelo Russell chip 32nd best 21 points in 31 minutes and Kyle Anderson added 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists as the third starter in double figures. Jaylen Nowell posted a team high 16 points and 22 minutes off the bench.
Recent Betting Trends:
Over is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 5-0 in Raptors last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 overall.
Timberwolves are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Timberwolves are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Free Betting Pick: TOR -2.5
Both teams come into Thursday having struggled thus far this season as each team will look to get on track. Toronto is playing good basketball and is the healthier team in this matchup that will be the difference. Look for Toronto to control this game for the full 48 minutes Thursday night leading to the road win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Raptors win and cover 115-103.