The Milwaukee Bucks return home Tuesday to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is set for 8:00PM ET. Milwaukee is 44-34 and in fifth place in the East, while Minnesota sits seventh in the West at 46-32. This is the second and final meeting this season after the Bucks won 103-101 on February 12.
Both teams enter this game on winning streaks. The Bucks have won four in a row, and the Timberwolves have won five straight. Bobby Portis is eligible to return from suspension, while Damian Lillard remains out. Minnesota is trying to avoid the play-in and move into the top six in the West.
MIL Preview – Portis Returns, Bucks Heating Up
Milwaukee comes in off a 3-0 road trip and will now play two at home. The team is 24-14 at home and has covered the spread in 12 of its last 16 third quarters at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks are 5-5 in their last 10 games against the Timberwolves.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.5 points and 11.9 rebounds per game and is shooting 60.2% from the floor. Kyle Kuzma and Gary Trent Jr. have stepped up with Lillard out. Trent scored 29 points and Kuzma added 17 in their last game.
Portis returns after a 25-game suspension and adds depth to a lineup that’s looking to finish strong. Milwaukee ranks top 10 in team defense, holding teams to 45.5% shooting. The Bucks also rank second in defensive rebounding and fourth in free throws allowed.
MIN Preview – Timberwolves Looking to Stay Hot
Minnesota beat the 76ers 114-109 on Sunday and has now won five straight. They are 23-16 on the road and have won 15 of their last 21 away games. The Timberwolves are 37-40-1 against the spread this year and are favored by 3.5 points for Tuesday’s game.
Anthony Edwards leads the team with 27.4 points per game and is shooting 39.7% from three. Rudy Gobert had 23 points and 19 rebounds against the 76ers. Naz Reid and Julius Randle provide solid secondary scoring, combining for over 30 points per game.
Minnesota ranks fourth in the league in three-point percentage and fifth in threes made per game. They also average 44.2 rebounds and 26.1 assists per game. The Timberwolves have covered the fourth quarter spread in 34 of their last 49 games.
Betting Prediction
The Timberwolves are small road favorites and have been playing sharp basketball. The return of Portis helps Milwaukee, but the loss of Lillard limits their offense. If Giannis plays, the Bucks can keep it close, but Minnesota has more scoring depth right now.
This should be a tight game, but Minnesota’s edge from three-point range and rebounding may be enough to win. A projected score of Timberwolves 112, Bucks 108 fits the spread and total. Look for Minnesota to keep its streak going and cover the number.
Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -3.5 over Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
This should be a great game in the National Basketball Association. Enjoy the game and best of luck with your NBA betting.
