Timberwolves vs Nets Pick, Preview & Betting Odds For Tuesday, April 4th

Check out our free Timberwolves vs Nets pick and preview for this NBA game in Brooklyn. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

Timberwolves vs Nets NBA Pick & Preview

Sport: NBA
Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves at Brooklyn Nets
Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
Date: Tuesday, April 4th
Betting Odds MIN -1.0, MIN -106 | BKN -114 O/U 227.5

The Timberwolves come into today’s matchup with an overall record of 39-40. So far, the team has gone 37-42-0 against the spread. The Timberwolves head into today’s action in the midst of a 3 game losing streak. This has come while posting an average scoring margin of -7.0.

The Timberwolves are coming off a disappointing 107-105 loss to the Trail Blazers. Going into the game, they were favored to win by 19 points. Minnesota let an opportunity for a win slip away as they held a lead going into the 2nd half of action. In the loss, Anthony Edwards led the team in scoring with 37 points on a field goal percentage of 50.0%.

So far, the Nets have put together an overall record of 43-35, while going 40-37-1 vs the spread. In today’s game, Brooklyn will look to extend their 3 game winning streak. Over this stretch, they have an average scoring margin of 9.0 points.

Brooklyn is going for another win in today’s game, as they previously took down the Jazz. Going into the game, they were 7 point favorites against the spread. Their 111-110 victory was not enough to cover. Although Brooklyn ended up winning the game, they allowed the Jazz to make things interesting down the stretch. Heading into the second half, the team led by 11 points before squeaking out a 1 point win. In the win, Mikal Bridges led the team in scoring with 30 points on a field goal percentage of 36.0%.

Head To Head Recap & Stats

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Nets picked up the win 124-123 win over the Timberwolves. Heading into the game, Brooklyn was the 4.0 point underdogs, giving them an ATS win. This has been the only matchup between the two teams this season. Similar to their season-long average, the Timberwolves averaged 120.5 points per game vs the Nets. Just like the Timberwolves, the Nets maintained their usual level of scoring in head-to-head matchups, averaging 117.5 points per game vs Minnesota. Across the last 5 matchups between the teams, Minnesota has gone 3-2 vs the spread. However, the Nets actually have a positive scoring margin in these games at +6 points per game. A combined average of 232 points per game was achieved in these matchups, leading to an over-under mark of 2-3.

Odds & Free Betting Analysis For This NBA Game

The Timberwolves come into today’s game as the 13th ranked scoring offense at 115.5 points per game. Coming into today’s game, the Timberwolves will be looking to improve their 3-point shooting numbers, as they are averaging just 12.1 made 3’s per game. If the team is going to improve their scoring numbers, they will need to become more efficient with their shots as Minnesota is already one of the leaders in pace, averaging 101.2 possessions per game.

Against the Nets, the Timberwolves will need a stronger defensive effort as they are ranked just 24th in points allowed.

This season, the Timberwolves offense has primarily worked through Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels who are 1st and 2nd on the team in scoring. In his 76 games, Edwards is 25th in the NBA at 24.5 points per game. So far, him and McDaniels have accounted for 33% of the team’s field goal attempts while combining to average 36.6 points per contest. In addition to sitting 2nd on the team in scoring, Jaden McDaniels is grabbing 3.9 rebounds for Minnesota to go along with 1.9 assists.

Through 78 games, the Nets are averaging 113.6 points per contest, placing them 17th in the NBA. The Nets come into the game as one of the league’s better 3-point shooting teams, connecting at a rate of 12.8 made 3’s per game. If the Nets offense is going to improve, they could look to play at a faster tempo, as they currently average just 97.8 possession per game. This could benefit the team as they are currently one of the better 3-point shooting units in the NBA.

On defense, the Nets will look for some improved play, as they are currently the 18th ranked unit in points allowed per game.

This season, the Nets offense has primarily worked through Mikal Bridges and Spencer Dinwiddie who are 1st and 2nd on the team in scoring. In his 79 games, Bridges is 56th in the NBA at 20.2 points per game. So far, him and Dinwiddie have accounted for 33% of the team’s field goal attempts while combining to average 37.7 points per contest. In addition to sitting 2nd on the team in scoring, Spencer Dinwiddie is grabbing 3.4 rebounds for Brooklyn to go along with 6.3 assists.