I was correct on my last Raptors free betting tip as the Raptors (+5) crushed the Pacers in Indiana 117-98. I am now 26-27 in Raptors free betting tips. Tonight the 40-27 Toronto Raptors host the 14-52 Minnesota Timberwolves.
(14-52) Minnesota Timberwolves @ (40-27) Toronto Raptors
Probable starting line-ups:
Minnesota – PG – Ricky Rubio SG – Kevin Martin C – Gorgui Dieng SF – Andrew Wiggins PF – Adreian Payne
Toronto – PG – Kyle Lowry SG – DeMar DeRozan C – Jonas Valanciunas SF – Terrence Ross PF – Amir Johnson
Stats Leaders:
Minnesota – PPG – Kevin Martin 19.7 RPG – Gorgui Dieng 8.5 APG – Ricky Rubio 8.8
Toronto – PPG – DeMar DeRozan 19.0 RPG – Jonas Valanciunas 8.6 APG – Kyle Lowry 7.0
Team Scoring: (with league ranking in parentheses)
Minnesota – PF – 97.7 (21st) PA – 106.0 (30th)
Toronto – PF – 104.5 (5th) PA – 101.3 (22nd)
Overview:
The Minnesota Timberwolves have lost 5 in a row and 9 of their last 10 games. On Monday they suffered a 122-106 home defeat versus the Brooklyn Nets. Shooting guard Kevin Martin led the way in a losing effort as he scored 23 points and dished out 6 assists. He was 7 of 16 from the field, 3 of 5 from the 3 point line, and 6 of 6 from the free throw line in 32 minutes. Point guard Zach LaVine netted 20 points on 8 of 15 shooting in 31 minutes. He was 4 of 6 from the 3 point line. Small forward Chase Budinger scored 18 points on 8 of 10 shooting in 26 minutes off the bench. Backup center Justin Hamilton contributed with 15 points and 6 rebounds. He was 6 of 14 from the field in 33 minutes. Small forward Andrew Wiggins chipped in with 13 points and 6 rebounds. He was 5 of 13 from the field in 38 minutes. Center Gorgui Dieng had 11 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocks. He was 4 of 7 from the field in 39 minutes. The team shot 46.6% from the field, 60% from the 3 point line (9-15), and 88.2% from the free throw line (15-17). They were out-rebounded 43-36. The Timberwolves allowed the Nets to score 31 or more points in 3 of the 4 quarters. Minnesota is 5-27 on the road this season. Tonight is the first game of a back to back. They are 1-13 in the 1st game of a back to back so far this season. Tomorrow night they play at New York.
The Toronto Raptors have won 2 of their last 3 games. On Monday they scored a 117-98 victory at Indiana. Point guard Kyle Lowry tallied a triple-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. He was 7 of 13 from the field and 5 of 8 from the 3 point line in 38 minutes. Shooting guard DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points on 6 of 19 shooting in 37 minutes. He was 10 of 11 from the free throw line. Backup shooting guard Louis Williams led the team in scoring with 24 points on 8 of 17 shooting in 23 minutes. He was 7 of 7 from the free throw line. Center Jonas Valanciunas had a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. He was 7 of 10 from the field in 26 minutes. Power forward Amir Johnson scored 11 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. He was 3 of 7 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free throw line in 29 minutes. The team shot 47.6% from the field, 52.2% from the 3 point line (12-23), and 81.8% from the free throw line (27-33). The Raptors out-rebounded the Pacers 51-36. They outscored their opposition 29-17 in the final quarter. Toronto is 22-12 at home this season. Including tonight they play 5 of their next 7 games at home. Their next game is Friday at the Chicago Bulls.
Tonight is the first meeting of the season between Minnesota and Toronto. The Raptors have won the last 6 meetings with the Timberwolves. After tonight the 2 teams play 1 more time this season, April 1st at Minnesota.
Prediction:
The Timberwolves have some talent on their roster but they are just too inexperienced right now. The Raptors would like to finish the rest of their season on a high note as they now are trying to chase the Cavs for the 2nd spot in the East. I really like the Raptors at home tonight. Take the Raptors -11.5 (1.90) (Bet365)
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