Philadelphia 76ers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction 12-20-23 NBA Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves are riding a 3-game winning streak. The Philadelphia 76ers look for a win after winning 8 of their last 11 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview 

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Mavericks, Pacers, and Heat during this streak. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.5 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 105.9 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 24.6 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.2 points and 3 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 12.2 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Facts

• The Timberwolves have lost each of their last 14 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• Each of the Timberwolves' last four games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview 

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Pistons and Hornets this week, while recently losing to the Bulls. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 122.2 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 110.9 points on 46 percent shooting. Joel Embiid is averaging 34.4 points and 6 assists, while Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.8 points and 4 rebounds. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 85.3 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.

Philadelphia 76ers Team Facts

• The 76ers have won each of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• Each of the 76ers' last six games as home favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction

The Philadelphia 76ers should be favored at home because of what they've done all season, and I do believe the loss to the Bulls was them looking ahead here. However, we're getting a free bucket with the better team in the Timberwolves, and there's always going to be value to getting points with the better team. The Minnesota Timberwolves are arguably the best team in the league with a 20-5 SU record. I can't turn down this team in the underdog role. Give me the road dog.