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Timberwolves vs Pistons: A matchup between two teams with completely different seasons
The Detroit Pistons will try to connect two wins when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Caesars Arena on Wednesday night.
Are the Wolves for real?
The Minnesota Timberwolves are on top of the Western Conference with a 28-11 record and look like a legit contender this season. The Wolves have won 3 of the last 4 games and are coming off a 109-105 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Anthony Edwards is having a fantastic season, averaging 26 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. He is among the top 5 contenders in the MVP race. He led the Wolves with 33 points in the last win over the Clippers. The Wolves are the fourth-best three-point shooting team in the league with 38.3% and are ranked sixth with 48.8% from the field. On the defensive end, they are the team that allows the fewest field goal attempts per game and the lowest field goal percentage.
Is there hope for the Pistons?
The Detroit Pistons are the worst team in the league with a 4-36 record. The Pistons are coming off their second road win this season, defeating the Washington Wizards 129-117, ending their seven-game losing streak. Veteran Alec Burks scored a season-high 34 points off the bench, making 8 of 12 three-point attempts. The Pistons take a league-low 10.8 three-point shots per game and are ranked 17th with 47.1% shooting from the field. Cade Cunningham leads the Pistons with 22.8 points and 7.3 assists per game.
Betting Trends
The total point has gone over the given line in 9 of the last 10 games between these two teams. Detroit has gone over it in 9 of their last 10 games.
Prediction and Conclusion
The Wolves and the Pistons are having a completely different season, and Minnesota is an 11.5-point favorite going into this one. This game will have a fast pace since the Pistons will have no chance of slowing down the Wolves offense and will need to try to keep up with it. Both teams will have their moments in the game, and the safest bet is over 222 points.
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