Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia-76ers Picks and Predictions March 4th 2025

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia-76ers March 4th 2025

At 8:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-836) will host the 76ers (+571) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 223.5.

Minnesota (-13.5) is currently 9th in the Western Conference, while Philadelphia (21-39) is 12th in the East. NBCS will broadcast the game from the Target Center in Minneapolis.

76ers vs. Timberwolves Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Philadelphia 76ers at Minnesota Timberwolves
• Where: Minneapolis at Target Center
• Date: Tuesday, March 4th
• Betting Odds MIN -13.5, PHI +571 | MIN -836 O/U 223.5

The 76ers Can Win If…

Philadelphia dropped to 21-39 on the season after a 119-102 home loss to the Trail Blazers on Monday. The 76ers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 221, falling short of the 228.5 O/U line.

After leading 61-56 at halftime, the 76ers struggled in the second half. Portland went on a 10-0 run, turning an 87-81 deficit into a 91-87 lead. The Trail Blazers outscored Philadelphia 35-20 in the 3rd quarter and 28-21 in the 4th.

In Monday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, the 76ers managed just 102 points, shooting 43.2% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting only 31.4% with 11 made threes.

Andre Drummond led the way with 25 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 57.9%. Justin Edwards added 16 points, including 7 in the 4th quarter, while Quentin Grimes contributed 14 points and 9 assists, scoring 8 points in the 3rd quarter.

Defensively, the 76ers gave up 119 points to the Trail Blazers, with their toughest stretch coming in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 35 points. Portland shot 48% from the field in the game.

Philadelphia did well defending the three, holding the Blazers to 11 made threes on 31% shooting. They also sent Portland to the line 19 times, where they made 12 free throws. The 76ers finished with 6 steals and 3 blocks.

• Through their last three road games, Philadelphia has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 109 points per game.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
• Over their last three games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.

The Timberwolves Can Win If…

The Timberwolves improved to 33-29 on the season after a 116-98 win over the Suns on Sunday. Minnesota, favored by a point, covered the spread with the 18-point victory. The game’s total of 214 points fell short of the 233.5 O/U line.

Minnesota took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 23-15 to 33-15. They held the Suns to 17 points in the 2nd quarter and outscored them 34-21 in the 3rd. The Timberwolves closed out the game by winning the 4th quarter 33-26.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Suns, scoring 44 points and dishing out 7 assists. He shot 54.5% from the field and made 6 threes. Donte DiVincenzo added 24 points, hitting 8 threes at a 61.5% rate, while Julius Randle contributed 20 points.

The Timberwolves hit 21 threes, shooting 40.4% from deep, despite a 42.4% overall field goal percentage. Edwards scored 17 points in the 3rd quarter, adding 12 more in the 4th. DiVincenzo added 9 points in the 3rd, and Jaden McDaniels scored 8 of his 13 points in the same period.

Despite a shaky start, the Timberwolves tightened up their defense after the 1st quarter, allowing just 17 points in the 2nd and 21 in the 3rd, holding the Suns to 98 points overall. Minnesota limited Phoenix to 43% shooting from the field.

The Timberwolves were particularly effective from beyond the arc, holding the Suns to 31% shooting on three-pointers, with Phoenix making 13 threes. Minnesota also recorded 18 steals and 2 blocks in the game.

• Across their ten previous home games, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 116 points per game.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
• In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Coming in as the underdogs at +13.5, we have the 76ers as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 223.5, and our model projects the 76ers and Timberwolves to reach a combined total of 239 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

Wolves Aim to Carry Momentum Into Meeting With 76ers

The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to win back-to-back games for the first time since early February when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Timberwolves Seeking Consistency

Minnesota (1st in the Western Conference) is coming off a 116-98 road victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, a game that coincided with the return of Julius Randle.

Randle, who missed time with an ankle injury, scored 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting in his first game back, providing the scoring depth the Timberwolves have needed behind Anthony Edwards (27.6 PPG).

Edwards credited head coach Chris Finch for helping the team regain focus after a recent stretch of inconsistent play.

“‘Finchy’ said some great things (before our last game) about just being a team, not letting anything make us dysfunctional and draw us away from each other,” Edwards said. “I think we took what he said and carried it over to the game (against Phoenix).”

With Naz Reid (14.7 PPG) providing strong inside play, the Timberwolves will look to maintain their Western Conference lead as they gear up for the final stretch of the regular season.

76ers Face Injury Challenges on Second Night of Back-to-Back

Philadelphia comes into the game on short rest after suffering a 119-102 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Tyrese Maxey’s status is uncertain after he suffered a back injury in the second half of the loss. Maxey, who leads the 76ers in scoring (26.3 PPG), took a hard fall after driving for a layup and did not return.

“He had a lower-back contusion,” Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said. “Had a couple doctors check him out. At this point, nothing too serious. They did say that could change in the morning. But hopefully not. He is going to travel. They’re going to, as of now, list him day-to-day.”

Philadelphia is already without Joel Embiid (23.8 PPG), who has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a left knee injury.

With Maxey uncertain, the 76ers may have to lean on Tobias Harris (17.5 PPG) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (15.3 PPG) to carry the scoring load against one of the league’s best defenses.

Key Matchups to Watch

• Anthony Edwards vs. Tobias Harris: If Maxey is unable to play, Harris will likely need to shoulder more of the scoring burden.
• Julius Randle vs. Kelly Oubre Jr.: With Randle returning, his scoring and rebounding ability could be a difference-maker for the Wolves.
• Naz Reid vs. 76ers’ frontcourt: With Embiid out, Reid and Rudy Gobert should dominate the paint against backup bigs Paul Reed and Mo Bamba.

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What’s at Stake?

• For Minnesota: The Timberwolves look to stay atop the Western Conference and build much-needed momentum heading into the playoffs.
• For Philadelphia: The Sixers need to avoid another loss as they juggle injuries and fight for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.

With Maxey’s status in doubt and Embiid out, the Timberwolves will have the advantage at home. Expect Minnesota’s defense to set the tone as the Wolves push for their first back-to-back wins in nearly a month.