NBA : Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds & Prediction

Game Info: April 8, 2025 8:00PM EDT @ Fiserv Forum

Minnesota has been on fire, winning impressively with a powerful offense and clutch performances while Milwaukee has also been quietly stacking wins, relying on good teamwork and timely shooting. Both teams are in form and looking to put on a strong finish to the season, and expect a lot of energy in this contest at the Fiserv Forum.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Timberwolves 1.48 , Bucks 2.72

Spread: Timberwolves -5.5 , Bucks +5.5

Over/Under: 223.5

Team Recent Performance

Minnesota Timberwolves

They defeated the 76ers on April 6, thus winning 114-109 but unable to cover the spread of -16 with a total score of under 224.5. They registered a win against the Nets on April 4, winning 105-90, thus effectively covering the spread of -14, and also staying under on a total score of 218. On April 2, they walked away with a hard-fought win against the Nuggets, 140-139, as 2-point underdogs, with an over bet on 231 going through. On March 31, they beat the Pistons 123-104 and covered the -7.5 line, while the total went over 224.5. On March 29, they put in another good performance against the Suns, securing a 124-109 win while covering a -8.5 spread and going over 223.5 with flying colors.

Milwaukee Bucks

On April 7, they eked out a victory against the Pelicans, 111-107, failing to cover the spread of -6.5 and going under the total of 218. The day before, they were 1-point underdogs beating the Heat, 121-115, and going over on 209.5. They beat the 76ers on April 4, 126-113, and cleared the -11.5 spread; it was over 228. On April 2, they beat the Suns, 133-123, covering the -6.5 spread and over the collective of 225.5. The only defeat came against the Hawks on March 31, losing 145-124 even though they were 4.5-point favorites, which went over 236.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

One of the most sweeping series of 10 meetings has seen the Milwaukee Bucks dominate with a 7-3 record over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Against the spread, the Bucks are 6-4 while the Timberwolves are 4-6. In terms of the total points set for each game, both teams have pushed for the over 5 times. Milwaukee has its scoring average slightly higher than that of Minnesota, putting them at 116.0 points per game as opposed to 112.5. At halftime, to close numbers, Minnesota has been able to scrape together an average of 57.6 points, while Milwaukee stands at 57.2 halved points. The Bucks are, however, shooting fairly better, finishing 46.35% of the time, while Minnesota post-43.70%. Milwaukee also has the rebounding edge (50.7 versus 46.8) and has the better numbers on hitting threes (151 to 398 vs. 147 to 424). Milwaukee has a slight advantage in other major areas, making 8.0 steals compared to Minnesota’s 7.3 steals per game.

Team Injuries Update

Minnesota Timberwolves

Terrence Shannon (PF, foot) is questionable.

Milwaukee Bucks

Damian Lillard (PG, calf) is out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves will win and cover the spread with the total going over 223.5.

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