The Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons lock horns in Thursday’s marquee matchup. The Timberwolves are 46-29, sixth in the West, while the Pistons remain the Eastern Conference leaders with a 55-21 record.
It’s their second meeting in five days. In Saturday’s clash, the Pistons won 109-87. Both teams played without their stars, Anthony Edwards and Cade Cunningham. Seven players scored in double-digits for Detroit, with Tobias Harris being the leading scorer with 18 points.
Meanwhile, Donte DiVincenzo led the pack for the Wolves with 22 points, but didn’t have adequate support from his teammates.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Detroit Pistons Game Details
Prime Video will stream the game nationally online. FanDuel Sports Network North and FanDuel Sports Network Detroit will locally televise the contest. Viewers outside the US can catch live action via NBA League Pass. The game will begin at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Timberwolves vs. Pistons Odds
Moneyline: Timberwolves +125, Pistons -150
Spread: Timberwolves +2.5 (-110), Pistons -2.5 (-110)
Total over/under: Timberwolves o224.5 (-107), Pistons u224.5 (-110)
Timberwolves vs. Pistons Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 6-3 over their past nine games. They’ve recorded impressive wins over the Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets in that stretch. Minnesota’s defense has been the second-best in the league in those nine games with a 104.1 rating. That’s what will help it topple Detroit on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons are 10-3 over their last 13 games. They have also relied on their solid defense to get the job done. Detroit is in the top five with a 106.8 rating. However, the Pistons have been decent on offense, boasting a 118.2 rating. With the Timberwolves’ offense misfiring, Detroit should look to maximize its chances on that end of the floor and put pressure on Minnesota from the get-go.
Timberwolves vs. Pistons Injury Reports
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves have listed Anthony Edwards as questionable. Jaden McDaniels is out.
Pistons
The Pistons have ruled out Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Stewart. Marcus Sasser is questionable.
Timberwolves vs. Pistons Starting Lineups
Timberwolves
PG – Donte DiVincenzo, SG – Anthony Edwards, SF – Ayo Dosunmu, PF – Julius Randle, C – Rudy Gobert
Pistons
PG – Deniss Jenkins, SG – Duncan Robinson, SF – Ausar Thompson, PF – Tobias Harris, C – Jalen Duren
Timberwolves vs. Pistons Prediction
The Pistons are marginal favorites to win. The game favoring the Timberwolves could depend on Anthony Edwards’ health, as he’s currently questionable. If Edwards is out, the Timberwolves could struggle, as Jaden McDaniels is already out. For now, we predict Detroit to win.
