The Minnesota Timberwolves (34-32) take on the Philadelphia 76ers (42-22) on March 7, 2023. The Timberwolves are favored by 2.5 points against the 76ers. The matchup features an over/under of 229.
In their most recent matchup on Saturday, the Timberwolves secured a 138-134 win over the Kings. In Minnesota’s win, Anthony Edwards led the way with a team-high 27 points (adding four rebounds and eight assists).
In their last matchup on Monday, the 76ers claimed a 147-143 victory against the Pacers. Joel Embiid scored 42 points in Philadelphia’s victory, leading the team.
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Timberwolves Vs. 76ers Odds, Betting Line, Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: TNT and NBCS-PH
- Spread Favorite: Timberwolves -2.5
- Moneyline Favorite: Timberwolves -138
- Moneyline Underdog: 76ers +115
- Over/Under: 229 points
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Timberwolves Betting Trends
- The Timberwolves have won 32 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 34 times.
- Minnesota is 10-17 ATS this season when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
- The Timberwolves have been favorites in 30 games this season and have come away with the win 16 times (53.3%) in those contests.
- This season, Minnesota has come away with a win 14 times in 27 chances when named as a favorite of at least -138 or shorter on the moneyline.
- The Timberwolves and their opponents have combined to hit the over 30 out of 66 times this season.
- In 33 of 66 games this season, Minnesota and its opponents have combined to score more than 229 points.
- Timberwolves games this year have an average total of 231.2, 2.2 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Timberwolves Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 66 | 24.6 | 5.8 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 2.7 |
| Rudy Gobert | 54 | 13.6 | 11.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 63 | 11.6 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Mike Conley | 51 | 10.8 | 2.6 | 7.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Naz Reid | 58 | 10.7 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
Timberwolves Season Stats
- Minnesota scores 115.6 points per game (10th in the NBA) and allows 115.6 (18th in the league) for a +2 scoring differential overall.
- The Timberwolves rank 24th in the NBA at 41.6 rebounds per game. That’s 3.0 fewer than the 44.6 their opponents average.
- Offensively the Timberwolves have fared better in home games this year, scoring 117.1 points per game, compared to 114.1 per game on the road.
- In 2022-23, Minnesota is surrendering 115.0 points per game when playing at home. Away from home, it is allowing 116.3.
- In their previous 20 games, the Timberwolves are posting 116.9 points per game, 1.3 more than their season average (115.6).
- Minnesota is giving up 115.6 points per game over its past 20 games, the same number of points it is allowing per game for the season.
- The Timberwolves are draining 14.0 three-pointers per contest over their last 20 games, which is 1.9 more than their average for the season (12.1). Likewise, they have a higher three-point percentage over their last 20 games (38.0%) compared to their season average from downtown (36.0%).
Timberwolves Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/24 | Hornets | L 121-113 | Home | -7 |
| 2/26 | Warriors | L 109-104 | Away | +2 |
| 2/28 | Clippers | W 108-101 | Away | +6.5 |
| 3/3 | Lakers | W 110-102 | Away | -1.5 |
| 3/4 | Kings | W 138-134 | Away | +4.5 |
| 3/7 | 76ers | – | Home | -2.5 |
| 3/10 | Nets | – | Home | – |
| 3/13 | Hawks | – | Away | – |
| 3/15 | Celtics | – | Home | – |
| 3/17 | Bulls | – | Away | – |
| 3/18 | Raptors | – | Away | – |
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76ers Betting Trends
- Philadelphia has compiled a 36-27-1 ATS record so far this season.
- When playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs this season, the 76ers have an ATS record of 6-6.
- This season, Philadelphia has won 10 out of the 19 games, or 52.6%, in which it has been the underdog.
- The 76ers have a record of 5-6 in games where bookmakers have them as underdogs of at least +115 on the moneyline.
- In Philadelphia’s 64 chances this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 37 times.
- The 76ers have played 27 games this season that ended with a combined score over 229 points.
- Philadelphia has a 226.1-point average over/under in its outings this season, 2.9 fewer points than this game’s total.
76ers Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 51 | 33.2 | 10.2 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| James Harden | 48 | 21.9 | 6.3 | 10.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 2.9 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 45 | 20.1 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Tobias Harris | 59 | 15.0 | 5.7 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| De’Anthony Melton | 61 | 10.2 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
76ers Season Stats
- In 2022-23, Philadelphia is 14th in the league offensively (115.0 points scored per game) and fourth-best defensively (111.2 points allowed).
- The 76ers lose the rebound battle by 1.3 boards on average. They collect 40.3 rebounds per game, 28th in the league, while their opponents pull down 41.6.
- Philadelphia averages 114.9 points per game at home, and 115.0 away.
- The 76ers are giving up fewer points at home (109.5 per game) than away (113.1).
- In its last 20 games, Philadelphia has been racking up 117.3 points per contest, an average that’s slightly higher than the 115.0 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
- The 76ers’ points-allowed average over their past 20 games (113.3) is 2.1 more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (111.2).
- While Philadelphia is hitting fewer threes per game over its past 20 outings (12.6 per game) when compared to its season-long average (12.7), it is doing so while shooting a higher percentage (40.4% from beyond the arc over the last 20, 38.7% on the season).
76ers Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27 | Heat | L 101-99 | Home | -5.5 |
| 3/1 | Heat | W 119-96 | Away | +4 |
| 3/2 | Mavericks | L 133-126 | Away | +3 |
| 3/4 | Bucks | W 133-130 | Away | +4.5 |
| 3/6 | Pacers | W 147-143 | Away | -6 |
| 3/7 | Timberwolves | – | Away | +2.5 |
| 3/10 | Trail Blazers | – | Home | – |
| 3/12 | Wizards | – | Home | – |
| 3/15 | Cavaliers | – | Away | – |
| 3/17 | Hornets | – | Away | – |
| 3/18 | Pacers | – | Away | – |
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