Timberwolves vs Bucks Prediction NBA Picks 2/8/24

Milwaukee Bucks (33-18) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (35-16)

Game Info: Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Fiserv Forum)

Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -1 -- Over/Under: 228.5

The Minnesota Timberwolves look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Milwaukee Bucks need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently beat the Rockets while losing to the Magic and Bulls. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.1 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 107.1 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.9 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.7 points and 3 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Naz Reid is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off losses to the Jazz and Suns. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 123.3 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.3 points and 11.3 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.9 points and 4.2 rebounds. Khris Middleton is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 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 (6.1) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bucks rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.4%).
• The Bucks rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (93.7).
• The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (107.1).
• The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.4).

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks aren't a team I'm excited to back in the favorite role because they don't play a lick of defense, and they're 19-31 ATS because of it. The Bucks are in a tough spot in this game because they're without Middleton with an ankle injury, and they could be without Lillard due to an ankle injury. The Minnesota Timberwolves are far and away the healthier team, and it's hard to argue over taking the free point here. The Bucks were losing games these last two weeks with their stars on the court, and now they're banged up. Give me the Timberwolves.

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