Juan Camilo Vergara
The NBA regular season 2022-23 is about to wrap up, and teams are already battling it out in their final matches on the calendar. This Sunday, April 2nd, we have a Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves showdown, in which the hosts absolutely need to come out on top.
The Timberwolves are in eighth place in the Western Conference but still have a chance to move up to sixth place to avoid having to play in the Play-In tournament. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers have already thrown in the towel and are looking ahead to the next campaign.
Without further ado, here is everything you need to know about this Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves matchup. Remember that JefeBet is the ultimate spot to check out the odds, predictions, and information for each day of the best basketball league in the world.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Regular Season Game on April 2, 2023
- Where: Target Center, Minnesota, Minneapolis.
- When: Sunday, April 2, 2023, 3:30 PM E.T.
Betting on the Portland Trail Blazers
- Regular Season Record: 32-44
The Trail Blazers recently announced that star point guard Damian Lillard will not return for the remainder of the season, which of course is the closest thing to admitting they have decided to throw in the towel. Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons are also not anticipated to return to the court, although in their case the team has not yet made an official announcement.
Portland had high hopes for the current NBA campaign with Playoff aspirations after the arrival of several reinforcements, but the Oregon franchise ended up being one of the main disappointments in the Western Conference.
Now, countless rumors are sure to surface regarding Lillard’s future. Time is ticking, and the team has not been able to put together a winning formula that could make them championship contenders.
Betting on the Minnesota Timberwolves
- Regular Season Record: 39-38
The return of Karl-Anthony Towns has given the Timberwolves an expected boost for the final stretch. The team has been performing in an incredible way, and they are showing no signs of slowing down.
In his three games played since returning from an extended absence (not including Friday’s matchup against the Lakers) Towns is averaging 20.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 43.1% shooting from the field and a lethal 50% shooting from the three-point line.
Minnesota is within reach of climbing up to sixth place, but they only have a two-game advantage over the 11th position. That’s why Chris Finch’s squad knows they cannot afford to slow things down.
JefeBet Prediction
The Trail Blazers have a 2-1 lead in the season series against the Timberwolves in the current NBA season. However, with the Blazers undergoing significant changes in recent weeks, JefeBet believes that the Timberwolves won’t let this opportunity slip by to play at home against one of the struggling teams of the moment.
Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves Spread (POR 107-125 MIN).
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