Timberwolves vs. Bucks Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 12th, 2025

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Witness the showdown of the season on February 12th, 2025, when the Timberwolves clash with the Bucks in an NBA game in Minneapolis, MN at Target Center. Make the most of your bets by checking out our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Timberwolves vs. Bucks betting tip and prediction

At 19:00 on February 12th, 2025, the Western Conference and Eastern Conference will meet in this thrilling NBA contest. The Timberwolves enters as -6.5 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Bucks won, 112-107. The over/under for the upcoming game is 224.5 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot to the game is widely recognized. Let's take a closer look at how teams are faring from long distance. The Timberwolves are currently shooting 38.3% from beyond the arc, showcasing their accuracy in 3-point shooting. Conversely, the Bucks are converting 38.7% of their shots from long range, underscoring their proficiency in this aspect. The Timberwolves are attempting 45% of their shots from behind the 3-point line, while the Bucks are choosing to take 43% of their field goal attempts from 3-point range.

Minnesota Timberwolves

How are the Timberwolves playing this season?

The Timberwolves comes into this game with a 30-24 record, and they are currently 7th in the Western Conference standings. The Timberwolves are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Timberwolves win their most recent game?

No, Timberwolves fell to the Cavaliers, 128-107. Anthony Edwards scored 28 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Timberwolves

The leading scorer for the Timberwolves this season is Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 27.5 points per game. He scored 28 points on 10-for-27 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Bucks. In the last game, he scored 55.5 points in DraftKings and 48.7 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Timberwolves

Coming into the February 12th, 2025 contest, Rudy Gobert leads the Timberwolves with 10.4 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 26.5 points in DraftKings and 27.1 fantasy points in FanDuel. Mike Conley has a team-high 4.6 assists per game The steals leader for the Timberwolves is Jaden McDaniels (1.5 steals per game). He has 23.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 26.1 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Rudy Gobert is leading the way for the Timberwolves with 1.6 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 26.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 27.1 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Timberwolves Team Analysis

The Timberwolves' point differential this season is 3.3 points per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.6 points per game while allowing 108.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Timberwolves are making 15 shots per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Timberwolves are making 16.9 per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA.

Projected Timberwolves Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Bucks, the Timberwolves' starting lineup consisted of Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley. For the upcoming matchup, the Timberwolves has the following injuries: Mike Conley is questionable (finger), Donte DiVincenzo is out (toe) and Julius Randle isout (groin).

Milwaukee Bucks

How are the Bucks playing this season?

The Bucks head this game with a 28-24 record, and they are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks are 3-7 in their last 10 games.

Did the Bucks win their most recent game?

No, Bucks came up short against the Warriors, 125-111. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Bucks

The leading scorer for the Bucks this season is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 31.8 points per game. Giannis Antetokounmpo also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.49. He scored 33 points on 9-for-13 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Timberwolves.

Other Team Leaders for the Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading the way with 12.2 rebounds per game Damian Lillard is dishing out a team-high 7.5 assists per game. He has 53.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 47.5 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Bucks' leader is Damian Lillard with 1.2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 53.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 47.5 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Bucks is Brook Lopez, who is sending back 1.9 shots per game. He scored 20.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 22.3 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Bucks Team Analysis

The Bucks' point differential this season is 1.4 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. They are averaging 114.5 points per game while allowing 113.1 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Bucks are making 14.5 shots per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Bucks are making 16.2 per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA.

Projected Bucks' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Timberwolves, the Bucks' starting five were Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jae Crowder, Malik Beasley and Damian Lillard. For the upcoming matchup, Bucks has the following injuries: Giannis Antetokounmpo is out (calf) and Liam Robbins is questionable (groin).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

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

Money Line betting suggestion

Timberwolves are a -6.5 money line favorite for the game against the Bucks, and the suggestion is to pick the Timberwolves.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Timberwolves and Bucks is 224.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Timberwolves and Bucks have combined for just 3 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.