The Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Miami Heat game will take place at Target Center on Sunday, November 10th, 2024 7:00 PM ET. The Timberwolves are currently 4th in the Western Conference with a 6-3 record, following a 127-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Wolves have enhanced their strength with the addition of Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo this season.
On the other hand, the Miami Heat sit 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 3-5 record, coming off a 135-122 loss to the Denver Nuggets. In their all-time regular season matchups, the Timberwolves and Heat have faced off 68 times, with Minnesota winning 33 games and Miami securing 35 victories.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Miami Heat: Preview
The Timberwolves are averaging 116 points per game (9th in the league) while allowing 109.9 points on defense (9th). On the boards, they grab 41.8 rebounds per game (25th) but limit opponents to just 40.9 (3rd). Minnesota has been exceptional from beyond the arc, making 16.8 three-pointers per game (2nd) and shooting 40.6% from three (2nd).
Miami scores 110.8 points per game, slightly trailing their opponents, averaging 111.9 points (21st on offense, 14th on defense). The Heat pull down 43 rebounds per game (18th) but allow 45.9 (23rd). They rank 8th in three-pointers made with 15 per game and 5th in three-point percentage at 39.3%.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Miami Heat: Odds And Best Bets
The Timberwolves are heavily favored in their upcoming game against the Heat, with a spread of -7.5 and a moneyline of -345, indicating a high likelihood of a Timberwolves victory. The total points line is set at 217.5, suggesting that a high-scoring game is expected. The Timberwolves have an implied probability of about 77.5% to win, while the Heat are given only a 26.6% chance, based on the odds. Minnesota has a record of 6-3 this season and tends to perform well when favored by large margins. The Heat, with a 3-5 record, have struggled as underdogs, failing to win any of their three games as moneyline underdogs this season.
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Key players for the Timberwolves include Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 29 points per game, and Julius Randle, contributing around 21.6 points per game. For the Heat, Tyler Herro is their leading scorer with 22.9 points, while Bam Adebayo adds significant value with 15.5 points and nearly 10 rebounds per game. Analysts predict a Timberwolves victory, likely covering the spread with a final score of around 117-107, and anticipate the total points will go over the 217.5 line. With key players like Jimmy Butler out due to injury, the Heat face challenges, while the Timberwolves aim to maintain their strong form at home and secure the win.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Miami Heat: Head To Head Stats
In the most recent games between the Timberwolves and Heat during the 2023-24 season, the Timberwolves came out on top in both games. On October 28, 2023, Minnesota defeated Miami 106-90 at home, and on December 18, 2023, they won again, this time 112-108, in Miami. This extended the Timberwolves’ winning streak against the Heat to two games.
Looking back at the previous seasons, Minnesota has had a strong head-to-head record, winning four consecutive matchups between 2019 and 2022. Notable wins include a 119-111 victory over Miami on April 16, 2021, and a 113-104 win on March 12, 2022.
However, Miami also managed to secure some victories, such as a 121-112 win on May 7, 2021, and a 113-110 win on December 26, 2022. Overall, the Timberwolves have had the upper hand in recent years, with an 8-2 record over the last five seasons.
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