The Milwaukee Bucks (11-17) and Minnesota Timberwolves (18-10) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EST from Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The game will broadcast live on FDSNX.
The Timberwolves are -11.5 favorites over the Bucks on the spread (Timberwolves -11.5), with the over/under set at 230.5 total points. Minnesota is an 84-cent favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Milwaukee is priced at 17 cents to pull off the upset on Fanatics Markets.
Let's get into my Bucks vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, December 21.
My Bucks vs Timberwolves Prediction
- Bucks vs Timberwolves pick: Bucks +11.5
My Timberwolves vs Bucks best bet is on the Bucks to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at Fanatics Markets. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
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The Bucks are still waiting for Giannis Antetokounmpo's return, and the two-time MVP winner offered encouraging signs for the near future after practicing with the team yesterday.
However, for today's matchup against Minnesota, the outlook remains bleak, especially after the Timberwolves' impressive victory over the Thunder on Friday.
Mike Conley will probably miss today's game for Minnesota due to Achilles issues, and if other players get some rest or this matchup becomes a clear home win by the end, the Bucks might cover.
With such a high line at 11.5, our Bet Labs "Visitor Recent Dogs – Losing Streak" system recommends backing Milwaukee against the spread.
Bucks vs Timberwolves Prediction, Betting Analysis
The Visitor Recent Dogs Losing Streak system focuses on NBA regular-season matchups where struggling road underdogs offer hidden value.
Teams on short losing streaks, both straight up and against the spread, often become undervalued in the market, as public sentiment turns sharply against them.
These spots tend to produce inflated lines that do not reflect the small margins separating most NBA teams, especially when the visiting side has already been the underdog in consecutive games.
Such teams frequently respond with higher energy and focus after a string of poor performances, particularly when traveling, where distractions are limited, and motivation is heightened to end a skid.
This system capitalizes on market overreaction to recent losses, finding edges where perception diverges from reality, and resilient road teams quietly bounce back to outperform expectations.
Pick: Bucks +11.5
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