The Milwaukee Bucks host the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tuesday Feb 22, as the Bucks look for their second straight home court win over the Timberwolves. The Bucks lead the Timberwolves 6-4 SU in their last ten meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Bucks as -8 point home favorites over the Timberwolves with the over/under set at 193 points. Be sure to check Timberwolves vs Bucks NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Timberwolves (13-43) (4-24 V) have lost seven of their last ten including three of their last five road games. The Western Conference-worst Timberwolves have recorded eight of their 13 wins at the expense of teams from the East, but they've lost four straight overall, including 98-80 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Minnesota has averaged 86.0 points and shot 36.8 percent over the last three games. Michael Beasley, averaging 19.9 points and 5.6 rebounds, has missed the last five with a sprained left ankle and it's not certain if he'll be available Tuesday night. Point guard Jonny Flynn will miss a second straight game after he was shut down before the break as he tries to recover from hip surgery. Flynn, averaging 5.8 points and 3.3 assists, will also sit out Wednesday against Memphis. Beasley's injury will put additional pressure on All-Star Kevin Love, who leads the league in rebounding with 15.5 per game while averaging 21.1 points. He had 17 points and 16 rebounds against the Bucks in October. The Timberwolves have lost five of their last six visits to Milwaukee.
The Bucks (21-34) (13-13 H) have just two wins through ten games and have lost three of their last five on home court. They are only a few games out of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, with one of the worst offenses in the league. Milwaukee is in 10th place in the East, but despite stumbling before the break, it hasn't played itself out of playoff contention. The Bucks trail eighth-place Indiana for the final spot by 3 1/2 games. They have the worst-shooting (42.3 percent) and lowest-scoring (91.3 points per game) team in the NBA. The Bucks are averaging 89.6 points in their last seven games. "We just have to be able to make a couple of plays to get over the hump," guard John Salmons said after a 94-87 loss to Denver on Wednesday. "It is frustrating, but we just have to keep playing through it." Salmons had his best game of the season against the Nuggets, scoring 33 points on 13-of-23 shooting.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
- Underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
- Bucks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
- Bucks are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games following a S.U. loss.
- Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
- Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Timberwolves vs Bucks
When: Tuesday, Feb 22, 8:00 PM ET
Pick: Bucks -8
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The Bottom Line: Bucks have a slim advantage at home to a team that can’t win away from home. Be sure to check Timberwolves vs Bucks Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
