Minnesota Timberwolves at Toronto Raptors ATS Prediction 02/10/20

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The Toronto Raptors (39-14) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (16-35) face off at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors will try to extend their 14-game winning streak. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 10, 2020, and can be seen on CTV Sportsnet Toronto.

Minnesota Timberwolves at Toronto Raptors Betting Odds

The Timberwolves had no trouble getting past the Los Angeles Clippers in their last matchup, 142-115, despite being 9.5-point underdogs. The Raptors, on the other hand, beat the Brooklyn Nets,119-118, but were not able to cover as 6-point favorites. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Minnesota game finished 24.5 points over the projected point total of 232.5, while the Toronto game went 18.5 points over the projected point total of 218.5.

Minnesota dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.684 (above their season average of 0.506) and a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 12.7). For those same stats, Los Angeles was 0.523 and 13.1, respectively. The Raptors, on the other hand, had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 6.3 (better than their season average of 12.2) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.3 (above their season average of 21.9). Toronto’s Fred VanVleet led the way, recording 29 points and six assists. Karl-Anthony Towns, meanwhile fueled Minnesota with 22 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists.

In their first matchup this year, VanVleet led the Raptors to a 122-112 victory. He scored a game-high 29 points. The two teams combined to put up 234 points, which was over the projected point total of 224, and Toronto covered as a 3.5-point favorite. Toronto had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.588 vs. 0.479). Minnesota, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.5 vs. 15.9).

Games featuring the Timberwolves have a slight tendency to go over the total (54.9 percent). Minnesota holds records of 16-35 straight up (SU) and 18-31-2 against the spread (ATS).

Of the Raptors’ 53 games, 29 have finished over the O/U total. Further, Toronto is 39-14 SU and 29-23-1 ATS.

Toronto could have their way on defense as they battle against one of the NBA’s worst offenses. The Raptors rank second in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.503), while Minnesota is 26th in effective field goal percentage (0.509).

Minnesota Timberwolves at Toronto Raptors Odds Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Raptors rank second in steals per game (8.8) while the Timberwolves rank 13th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
  • Minnesota ranks third in three pointers attempted per game (39.5) while Toronto ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (38.6).
  • The Raptors rank second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.9) while the Timberwolves rank 20th (49.3).
  • Minnesota averages 6.0 blocks per game, which ranks fourth in the league. Toronto ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
  • Minnesota averages 45.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. Toronto ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (46.6).
  • The Raptors rank third in fast break points per game (18.3) while the Timberwolves rank 27th (10.1).
  • The Timberwolves rank eighth in second chance points per game (13.9) while the Raptors rank 24th in second chance points allowed per game (14.1).
  • Minnesota ranks 19th in assists per game (23.7) while Toronto ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (25.3).
  • Toronto ranks second in points off turnovers per game (20.1) while Minnesota ranks 24th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.8).
  • Minnesota is 2-1 when they allow less than 100 points, while Toronto is 13-3.
  • When reaching 100 points, the Timberwolves are 15-28 and the Raptors are 37-9.
  • Toronto is 15-12 ATS at home, while Minnesota is 12-12-1 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone over in 14 of the Timberwolves’ 25 road games, while 17 of the Raptors’ 27 home games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Raptors are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Timberwolves are 1-4.
  • In their last five games, Toronto has 4 overs and 1 under, while Minnesota has 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 117.4 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 107.2 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
  • The Timberwolves have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Minnesota has been defeated by an average of 3.3 points.