Kings vs Timberwolves Prediction NBA Picks 3/1/24

Minnesota Timberwolves (42-17) vs Sacramento Kings (33-25)

Game Info: Friday, March 1, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Target Center)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -6 -- Over/Under: 224.5

The Sacramento Kings look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Minnesota Timberwolves are riding a 3-game winning streak. Here’s a Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction.

Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Sacramento Kings recently beat the Clippers while losing to the Heat and Nuggets. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 118.1 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 48.7 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 26.9 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 19.9 points and 13.2 rebounds. Keegan Murray is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 39.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Nets, Spurs, and Grizzlies during this streak. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.6 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 106.3 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.6 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.4 points and 2.9 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Naz Reid is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

• Rudy Gobert ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.6) this season.
• Mike Conley ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.7) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (106.3).
• The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (44.4%).
• The Kings rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.1).
• The Kings rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (39.7%).

Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction

You should check the injury report for this game before betting. The Sacramento Kings have a questionable De’Aaron Fox due to a knee injury. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kyle Anderson is doubtful with a hamstring issue and Anthony Edwards is questionable with an ankle. The Timberwolves are going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, where they're 22-6 SU this season. Still, the Kings are too good of a team to turn down in the big underdog role. The Kings have also won 17 games on the road this season. Again, the status of Fox is key, but I'm not turning down a bunch of points with the Kings. Give me the road dog.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.