Minnesota Timberwolves vs Sacramento Kings 3/4/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Analysis
The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading into a back-to-back matchup against the Sacramento Kings after defeating the LA Clippers earlier in the week. Led by rising star Anthony Edwards, who averages 24.6 points and 4.5 assists per game, the team has five active players averaging double figures in scoring. Rudy Gobert is also a force on the boards, leading the team with an average of 11.5 rebounds per game. Despite being second in the Northwest division, the Timberwolves are eighth in the Western Conference standings, scoring an average of 115.4 points per game and shooting 49.1% overall and 35.6% from beyond the arc.
In a closely fought first half, the T-Wolves battled it out with the Lakers, shooting 47% from the field and making 14 of 34 attempts from beyond the arc. However, they started to gain an advantage in the second half, largely due to their solid defense, which limited the Lakers to just 21 points in the third quarter. Although they struggled to contain Anthony Davis, who scored an impressive 38 points, the Timberwolves managed to restrict Dennis Schroder to only six points, with the player making just three of his 13 shot attempts. All in all, this defensive effort helped set up an impressive win for Minnesota.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games on the road against Sacramento.
- Minnesota is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 6 games with an opponent in the Pacific Division.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Sacramento Kings 3/4/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Analysis
The Sacramento Kings are set to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a back-to-back game after playing against the LA Clippers on Friday night. Currently leading the Pacific Division at 36-25, Sacramento sits in third place in the Western Conference, with a three-game lead over the second-place Phoenix Suns. The team’s latest victory came against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Harrison Barnes leading the way with 29 points.
De’Aaron Fox is the top scorer for the Kings, averaging 25.4 points per game, while Domantas Sabonis is the team’s second-leading scorer, rebounder, and assists leader, with averages of 18.8 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game. Sacramento boasts an impressive six players averaging double figures in scoring, and as a team, they are scoring an average of 120.7 points per game. With a solid record and a strong roster, Sacramento is sure to put up a good fight against Minnesota.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Sacramento’s last 5 games at home.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento’s last 5 home games with Minnesota.
- The Kings are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Sacramento Kings. The NBA pick for this game is the Sacramento Kings. The Kings are continuing a four-game homestand. The offensive performance of Sacramento is undoubtedly superior to Minnesota’s. Sacramento was one of the league’s top teams this season, despite the Kings’ defense being essentially atrocious so far. Minnesota and Sacramento will square off for the first time since the Kings’ 118-111 overtime victory over the Timberwolves on January 30 as 1-point road underdogs. De’Aaron Fox destroyed Minnesota with 32 points, but he will likely sit out this game. The Kings have enough firepower to defeat the T-Wolves even if Fox chooses not to play. The Sacramento Kings will win to a predicted score of 120-115.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Golden One Center in Sacramento, CA
Date: Saturday, Mar 4 ET
TV: BSN
NBA Odds: Sacramento Kings -5.5
NBA Totals: 233.5
