Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction 7-13-23 NBA Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings meet Thursday in NBA Summer League action at the Cox Pavilion. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview 

The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 97 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 98.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Brandon Williams is averaging 21.3 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Leonard Miller is averaging 18 points and 2 assists. Josh Minott is the third double-digit scorer and Wendell Moore Jr. is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 26 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.

Sacramento Kings Betting Preview 

The Sacramento Kings are averaging 80 points on 39.4 percent shooting and allowing 87.6 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Jordan Ford is averaging 16 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Keon Ellis is averaging 15.3 points and 6.3 rebounds. Colby Jones is the third double-digit scorer and Kessler Edwards is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 26.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.

Randy’s Pick

The Sacramento Kings have a reputation of getting the job done in meaningless games, and I can understand why oddsmakers are high on them in these spots. However, we're getting a free bucket with the team that's had far and away more offensive successes. The Kings are like many teams that's had issues scoring the basketball. The Minnesota Timberwolves have a handful of guys who can fill it up, and there's value to getting free points with a team that doesn't need offensive help. Give me the Timberwolves.