The Minnesota Timberwolves (46-30) and Philadelphia 76ers (42-34) will square off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. The game will be broadcast live on FDSN.
The 76ers are 2.5-point favorites over the Timberwolves on the spread (76ers -2.5), with the over/under set at 233.5 total points. Philadelphia is a -135 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Minnesota is +115 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Timberwolves vs. 76ers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, April 3.
Timberwolves vs 76ers Prediction, Pick
- Timberwolves vs 76ers pick: Timberwolves +2.5 (-110)
My 76ers vs. Timberwolves best bet is on Minnesota to cover the spread. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Timberwolves vs 76ers Odds
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -110 | 233.5 -110o / -110u | +115 |
| 76ers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -110 | 233.5 -110o / -110u | -135 |
Timberwolves vs 76ers NBA Preview
The Timberwolves aren't overly motivated to win games down the homestretch of the regular season, with Minnesota pretty much locked into either the 5-seed or 6-seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
So, with the Wolves playing on a back-to-back tonight, and still trying to ramp up for the playoffs, it makes sense for them to slowly ease Anthony Edwards back into action.
The Wolves kept Edwards sidelined yesterday against the Pistons — but that was very much a schedule-based decision. I don't think Edwards is legitimately injured, and I am expecting him back in the lineup tonight.
Honestly, even if Edwards doesn't play tonight, I like the way Minnesota has played without Edwards lately, specifically how they did yesterday. I thought they played the Pistons really tough in that game.
On the other side, the 76ers will be without Joel Embiid tonight — and it's not a guessing game. We know that he's not going to play.
The Timberwolves have been really good against the Eastern Conference. They have won 68% of their games against the East, which is higher than their overall win percentage.
Timberwolves vs 76ers Predictions, Betting Analysis
The Sixers are home favorites tonight, but they are not great in this spots at 44% ATS — which is one of the worst marks in the NBA.
Adem Bona draws the start for Philly, and Julius Randle should be able to get him off his feet. Bona will likely find himself in some foul trouble, and that will make life easier on all the Wolves' players that want to cut to the rim.
The Sixers don't have a ton of elite on-ball stoppers for big, explosive wings. So, if Edwards is out there, he's going to torch this team. This is a really tough matchup for Philly. I like the Wolves +2.5 tonight.
Pick: Timberwolves +2.5 (-110, Caesars)
Spread
My Timberwolves vs. 76ers betting prediction is on Minnesota to cover the spread.
Moneyline
I have no play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
I'm not interested in the total for this game.
