On Thursday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves will lock horns with the Sacramento Kings for an exciting clash at Golden 1 Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves finished their preseason, winning two games out of five in total. The Sacramento Kings, meanwhile, lost all their five games in the preseason. As per the top NBA betting odds, the Minnesota Timberwolves will win this matchup.
The previewing information
Date: October 24, Thursday | Time: 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California
TV: Bally Sports North
Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM
Stream: NBA League Pass
Minnesota Timberwolves Vs Sacramento Kings Odds, Picks, Moneyline
Moneyline: Timberwolves (-105) vs Kings (-115)
Spread: Timberwolves +1 (-110) vs Kings -1 (-110)
Total (O/U): Timberwolves (o227.5) vs Kings (u227.5)
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves failed to make the playoffs in the previous season, and managed to win only 37 games, while losing 45. Minnesota did much worse last year, when compared to the year before that. Anthony Edwards was a key player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, along with Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. Along with this important trio, the Timberwolves will lean on veterans like Mike Conley and Jaden McDaniels this season.
Players to watch:
Anthony Edwards: 25.9 PPG 5.4 RPG 5.1 APG 1.3 SPG
Rudy Gobert: 14.0 PPG 12.9 RPG 1.3 APG 0.7 SPG
Mike Conley: 11.4 PPG 2.9 RPG 5.9 APG 1.2 SPG
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings had a disappointing season last year, finishing ninth in the Western Conference after winning 46 games, and losing 36. Sacramento’s team showed major inconsistencies, especially from players like Harrison Barnes and Keegan Murray. However, De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis stepped up their game, turning up the firepower for Sacramento. The Kings recently lost to the Clippers 113-91 in their preseason finale.
Players to watch:
De’Aaron Fox: 26.6 PPG 4.6 RPG 5.6 APG 2.0 SPG
DeMar DeRozan: 24.0 PPG 4.3 RPG 5.3 APG 1.1 SPG
Domantas Sabonis: 19.4 PPG 13.7 RPG 8.2 APG 0.9 SPG
Minnesota Timberwolves Vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
Minnesota Timberwolves
No injuries
Sacramento Kings
Orlando Robinson C Out – MCL
Devin Carter PG Out – Shoulder
Minnesota Timberwolves Vs Sacramento Kings Summary and Prediction
Both these teams did not impress much in the preseason, and are eager to make a great first-impression in this matchup. The Sacramento Kings are armed up with a pretty solid offense, but will fail at the hands of Minnesota. Take the Minnesota Timberwolves to win, 115-111.
Moneyline: Timberwolves (-105)
Spread: Over 1
Total: Over 227.5
Predicted Score: 115-111, Timberwolves win.
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