The Minnesota Timberwolves (30-24) and Milwaukee Bucks (28-24) will square off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis. The game will be broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Timberwolves are 8-point favorites over the Bucks on the spread, with the over/under set at 222 total points. Minnesota is a -310 favorite to win outright, while Milwaukee is +250 to pull off the upset.
Let's get to my Bucks vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, February 12.
Bucks vs Timberwolves Prediction, Picks, Odds
Spread
Staying away from this — we have injury uncertainty here. Giannis Antetokounmpo is out, Julius Randle is out, Damian Lillard is probable, but Anthony Edwards is questionable, as is Mike Conley.
Moneyline
It's Bucks or nothing from a value standpoint, but if Anthony Edwards plays, I'm out. And I'm not even sure I'm in because the Bucks are just 10-15 on the road straight up — also, they're 9-16 on the road against the spread.
Over/Under
Again, this goes back to the injuries for me. I'd rather stick to a prop or two. I picked Damian Lillard to get over 7.5 assists, with the best line currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page
My Pick: Damian Lillard Over 7.5 Assists (-125)
Bucks vs Timberwolves Picks, Odds, Lines
| Bucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8 -108 | 222 -110o / -110u | +250 |
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8 -112 | 222 -110o / -110u | -310 |
- Bucks vs. Timberwolves spread: Timberwolves -8
- Bucks vs. Timberwolves over/under: 222 total points
- Bucks vs. Timberwolves moneyline: Bucks +250, Timberwolves -310
- Bucks vs. Timberwolves best bet: Damian Lillard Over 7.5 assists
Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Preview
I like taking a little shot at Bobby Portis over 1.5 threes, which is +124 on DraftKings.
Without Giannis, he has made two or more threes in six of eight. The key, in some ways, is the attempts.
In both games he went under, he finished 0-for-4. Outside of a 2-for-3, he has attempted six or more threes in his 1.5 three-point overs sans Giannis. If this drops below +120, I'm probably out.
The Timberwolves have 37.3 threes per 100 possessions, which is only 19th in the league, but without Giannis, it's an option the Bucks will need Portis to explore against the Minnesota bigs, led by Rudy Gobert.
I'll also take Damian Lillard over 7.5 assists at the same book. Without Giannis, he has gone over in five of seven, and he's had at least seven in every game without Giannis this season. If this jumps to 8.5, I'm out.
Best Bet: Damian Lillard Over 7.5 Assists (-125)
Bucks vs Timberwolves NBA Parlay Picks
- Damian Lillard Over 7.5 Assists
- Bobby Portis Over 1.5 Three-Pointers Made
Parlay Payout: +246
Timberwolves vs. Bucks Betting Trends
