Timberwolves vs. Bucks Picks and Prediction – 4/8/2025
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Minnesota Timberwolves (46-32) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (44-34)
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
Previous Games:
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Timberwolves: Defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 114-109 on Saturday.
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Bucks: Won 111-107 against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.
Head-to-Head:
Minnesota has been strong lately, covering 4 of their last 5 games, while the Bucks have had their struggles against the spread, but are still favored with home-court advantage.
Minnesota Timberwolves Breakdown:
The Timberwolves have been excellent offensively, scoring an average of 121.6 points per game in their last 10 games, and have the fourth-best 3-point shooting percentage at 37.8%. Anthony Edwards continues to shine, leading the team with 28.6 points per game. Defensively, they’ve been solid, allowing just 109.4 points per game. Minnesota’s overall balance of offense and defense makes them a tough opponent on the road.
Key Players:
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Anthony Edwards: 27.4 PPG
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Rudy Gobert: 10.9 RPG
Milwaukee Bucks Breakdown:
The Bucks are strong on offense, averaging 117.7 points per game in their last 10, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 30.5 points and 11.9 rebounds per game. Damian Lillard continues to be a key playmaker, averaging 7.1 assists per game. Milwaukee’s defense has been vulnerable lately, allowing 115.1 points per game in their last 10 games. However, their offense gives them a significant advantage, especially with home-court support.
Key Players:
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Giannis Antetokounmpo: 30.5 PPG, 11.9 RPG
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Damian Lillard: 24.9 PPG, 7.1 APG
Betting Trends:
Minnesota Timberwolves:
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4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
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The OVER has cashed in 6 of the Timberwolves' last 9 games.
Milwaukee Bucks:
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7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
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The OVER has cashed in 6 of the Bucks' last 7 games.
Exact Score Prediction:
Minnesota Timberwolves 119 – Milwaukee Bucks 112
Our Best Bet:
Minnesota Timberwolves -5.5
Minnesota has been solid on both sides of the ball, and their strong scoring offense, coupled with their defense, gives them an edge over the Bucks, who have shown vulnerabilities, especially defensively. Expect the Timberwolves to cover the spread on the road and secure a close victory. With both teams likely to score big, the OVER 222.5 is also a solid option.