Pistons vs. Timberwolves Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 04th, 2025

Arena and City where Pistons vs. Timberwolves will be playing

The Pistons and Timberwolves will face off on January 04th, 2025, in an NBA game in Detroit, MI at Little Caesars Arena, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Pistons vs. Timberwolves betting tip and prediction

This NBA matchup on January 04th, 2025, at 18:00 features a collision between the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. The Pistons enters as 6.5 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Pistons were -15 point favorites and won the game against Timberwolves, 106-91. The over/under for the upcoming game is 218.5 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 201.5 points, and the under was victorious.

The 2024-2025 basketball season has highlighted the significance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's examine how different teams are faring from long distance. Currently, the Pistons are making 36.2% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their sharpshooting skills. On the other hand, the Timberwolves are converting on 37.7% of their 3-pointers, which is a testament to their long-range accuracy. As for shot selection, the Pistons are opting for 3-pointers on 42% of their attempts, while the Timberwolves are taking 47% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Detroit Pistons

How are the Pistons playing this season?

The Pistons comes into this game with a 16-18 record, and they are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pistons win their most recent game?

Yes, Pistons defeated the Hornets, 98-94. Cade Cunningham scored 32 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Pistons

The leading scorer for the Pistons this season is Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 23.6 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Pistons

Coming into the January 04th, 2025 contest, Jalen Duren leads the Pistons with 9.4 rebounds per game. Cade Cunningham has a team-high 9.5 assists per game. The steals leader for the Pistons is Paul Reed (1.3 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Isaiah Stewart is leading the way for the Pistons with 1.2 blocks per game.

Pistons Team Analysis

The Pistons' point differential this season is -2.1 points per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. They are averaging 111.6 points per game while allowing 113.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pistons are making 13.4 shots per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pistons are making 15.4 per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA.

Projected Pistons Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Timberwolves, the Pistons' starting lineup consisted of Jalen Duren, Tosan Evbuomwan, Troy Brown Jr., Jaden Ivey and Cade Cunningham. For the upcoming matchup, the Pistons has the following injuries: Simone Fontecchio is out (personal), Jaden Ivey is out (leg) and Bobi Klintman isout (calf).

Minnesota Timberwolves

How are the Timberwolves playing this season?

The Timberwolves head this game with a 17-16 record, and they are currently 10th in the Western Conference standings. The Timberwolves are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Timberwolves win their most recent game?

No, Timberwolves came up short against the Celtics, 118-115. Naz Reid scored 21 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Timberwolves

The leading scorer for the Timberwolves this season is Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 24.5 points per game. Anthony Edwards also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.07. In the last game, scored 29 DraftKings fantasy points and 26.8 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert is leading the way with 10.5 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 14.75 points in DraftKings and 14.4 in FanDuel. Julius Randle is dishing out a team-high 4.5 assists per game. He has 50 DraftKings fantasy points and 46.1 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Timberwolves' leader is Mike Conley with 1.4 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 12 DraftKings fantasy points and 10.9 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Timberwolves is Rudy Gobert, who is sending back 1.4 shots per game. He scored 14.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 14.4 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Timberwolves Team Analysis

The Timberwolves' point differential this season is 1.7 points per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. They are averaging 109.4 points per game while allowing 107.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Timberwolves are making 15.1 shots per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Timberwolves are making 15.6 per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA.

Projected Timberwolves' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pistons, the Timberwolves' starting five were Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley. For the upcoming matchup, Timberwolves has the following injuries: Rob Dillingham is questionable (ankle), Luke Garza is out (ankle), Joe Ingles is out (calf) and Daishen Nix is questionable (ankle).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Pistons coming into this game as 6.5 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Timberwolves.

Money Line betting suggestion

Pistons are a 6.5 money line underdog for the game against the Timberwolves, and the suggestion is to pick the Timberwolves.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Pistons and Timberwolves is 218.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Pistons and Timberwolves have combined for just 6 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.