The Milwaukee Bucks will begin their second half of the season on the road where they will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The last time these two teams played was just before the All-Star break, where Minnesota commandingly defeated the Bucks with a score of 129-105.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Spread Set at 4.5, Over/Under 223.5 Total Points
The spread for tonight’s matchup is set at 4.5 points in favor of the Timberwolves. Khris Middleton has been ruled out for tonight’s matchup with an ankle injury and Pat Connaughton (knee) is listed as probable. Minnesota has no injury designations for the contest currently.
The Bucks, who are 12-14 on the road this season have not succeeded against the spread with a 21-35 overall record. Minnesota, who is 29-23-3 against the spread are on a 4-game win streak coming out of the break and hold the number one seed in their conference. There is value in Minnesota covering tonight’s spread.
The total points line is set at 223.5 points. In the last matchup versus these two opponents, there were over 230 points scored. Milwaukee is currently the second highest scoring team in the league, but have made changes to their locker room and have only averaged 106.3 points in their last 3 games. Minnesota is averaging 123.3 points per game in their last 3 contests, but have not been as efficient on offense at home, only putting up 112 points a game.
Anthony Edwards Over 26.5 Points (-120 on FanDuel Sportsbook)
Anthony Edwards, who was nominated as an All-Star this season is favored to go over his points total in tonight’s matchup. Edwards just missed this line in their last matchup versus Milwaukee, dropping 26 points shooting 9-20 from the field.
Before the All-Star break, Edwards put up back-to-back performances of 41 and 34 points. Edwards is the clear first option as ball handler and the Bucks give up the 4th most points per game in the NBA to shooting guards.
Damian Lillard Over 23.5 Points (-130 on DraftKings Sportsbook)
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Damian Lillard took home some hardware during this year’s All-Star weekend in Indianapolis. Winning the 3-Point Contest on Saturday night and following it up with a 39-point performance in the All-Star game, which won him MVP. Lillard did not play in the last game versus Minnesota, but has hit this line throughout his career in the last 7 matchups. Lillard to go over 23.5 points holds value in tonight’s contest.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 6.5 Assists (-105 on DraftKings Sportsbook)
Giannis Antetokounmpo, who also started alongside Lillard at the All-Star game is favored to go over his assists line in tonight’s game. In the last matchup, Antetokounmpo was held to just 17 points and 7 assists. With 3-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert clogging the paint, the Timberwolves allow the 4th least points to power forwards per game. Look for Antetokounmpo to drive and kick to open teammates in tonight’s contest.
Coverage for Friday’s showdown between two of the best in the NBA will take place at 10:00 PM Eastern time live on ESPN.
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