Detroit Pistons vs Minnesota Timberwolves Overview
- Date: March 27, 2024
- Venue: Target Center
- Spread: Detroit Pistons -3 (14), Minnesota Timberwolves 3(-14)
- Total (Over/Under): 215
- Moneyline: Detroit Pistons 800, Minnesota Timberwolves -1200
Detroit Pistons vs Minnesota Timberwolves Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- Detroit Pistons - 11%
- Minnesota Timberwolves - 89%
Projected Win %:
- Detroit Pistons - 9%
- Minnesota Timberwolves - 91%
Detroit Pistons vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game Preview
The Detroit Pistons (12-60) are set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (49-22) in an NBA matchup on Wednesday night. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 8:00 PM ET at the Target Center, the home arena of the Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves, with a record of 49-22, are considered a massive favorite in this game. The spread currently favors the Timberwolves by 14.0 points, indicating that they are expected to win by a significant margin. The Moneyline for the Timberwolves is -1100, suggesting a high probability of them coming out victorious. On the other hand, the Pistons have a Moneyline of +750, implying a much lower chance of winning the game.
Based on the odds, the Pistons have an implied win probability of 11%, while the Timberwolves have an implied win probability of 89%. These numbers reflect the perception that the Timberwolves are the stronger team and have a higher likelihood of securing the victory.
The Timberwolves enter this game with an advantage, having had three days of rest since their last game. This additional rest can be beneficial for their players, allowing them to recover and potentially perform at a higher level. In contrast, the Pistons come into this game on a seven-game losing streak, indicating a struggle to find success in recent matchups.
In their last game, the Pistons suffered a 124-99 loss to the New York Knicks. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves secured a 114-110 victory against the Golden State Warriors in their most recent outing. This win adds to the Timberwolves' strong performance of late, having won 32 of their last 50 games.
As the Timberwolves and Pistons face off, the odds heavily favor the Timberwolves due to their superior record and recent success. However, in the unpredictable world of sports, anything can happen on any given night. Basketball fans and sports bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see how this matchup unfolds.
Final Score Prediction: Detroit Pistons 91.72 vs Minnesota Timberwolves 107.92
NBA
Detroit Pistons
Minnesota Timberwolves
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
| DET | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 42.5 | FG | 41.3 |
| 89.4 | FGA | 89.7 |
| .476 | FG% | .460 |
| 12.8 | 3Pt-FG | 12.9 |
| 35.2 | 3Pt-FGA | 36.7 |
| .362 | 3Pt% | .353 |
| 29.8 | 2Pt-FG | 28.3 |
| 54.2 | 2Pt-FGA | 53.0 |
| .550 | 2Pt% | .534 |
| 17.2 | FT | 16.0 |
| 22.2 | FTA | 20.8 |
| .774 | FT% | .767 |
| 11.3 | ORB | 11.3 |
| 33.3 | DRB | 32.5 |
| 44.6 | TRB | 43.7 |
| 26.3 | AST | 25.3 |
| 7.9 | STL | 8.5 |
| 5.2 | BLK | 4.6 |
| 14.8 | TOV | 15.0 |
| 20.6 | PF | 19.5 |
| 115.0 | PTS | 111.5 |
Defense/Offense
| DET | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 40.4 | FG | 41.8 |
| 87.5 | FGA | 89.3 |
| .461 | FG% | .468 |
| 13.6 | 3Pt-FG | 15.3 |
| 37.1 | 3Pt-FGA | 40.7 |
| .366 | 3Pt% | .377 |
| 26.8 | 2Pt-FG | 26.5 |
| 50.5 | 2Pt-FGA | 48.7 |
| .531 | 2Pt% | .545 |
| 18.7 | FT | 17.6 |
| 24.1 | FTA | 22.3 |
| .776 | FT% | .789 |
| 10.5 | ORB | 11.3 |
| 31.8 | DRB | 33.9 |
| 42.3 | TRB | 45.2 |
| 24.7 | AST | 26.6 |
| 8.8 | STL | 8.1 |
| 5.0 | BLK | 5.1 |
| 15.0 | TOV | 14.8 |
| 18.8 | PF | 18.6 |
| 113.1 | PTS | 116.6 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
| DET | Four Factors | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| .547 | eFG% | .532 |
| 13.0 | TOV% | 13.2 |
| 26.2 | RB% | 75.1 |
| .192 | FT/FGA | .178 |
Defense/Offense
| DET | Four Factors | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| .539 | eFG% | .554 |
| 13.3 | TOV% | 13.0 |
| 76.0 | RB% | 25.8 |
| .214 | FT/FGA | .196 |
Analytics
| DET | Analytics | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Pythag Wins | 53 |
| 36 | Pythag Losses | 29 |
| 1.90 | Margin Of Victory | 5.00 |
| 115.0 | O Rtg | 116.6 |
| 113.1 | D Rtg | 111.5 |
| 99.8 | Pace | 97.3 |
| .248 | FTr | .249 |
| .394 | 3PAr | .455 |
| .580 | TS% | .588 |
Betting Trends
| DET | Betting Trends | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
| 100.67 | Avg Score | 110 |
| 122.33 | Avg Opp Score | 105.33 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
| 101 | Avg Score | 110 |
| 120.33 | Avg Opp Score | 105.33 |
| DET | Betting Trends | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 0-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-0-0 |
| 99.8 | Avg Score | 112.6 |
| 121.6 | Avg Opp Score | 104 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 99.8 | Avg Score | 107.4 |
| 113.8 | Avg Opp Score | 103.8 |
| DET | Betting Trends | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-8-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-3-0 |
| 104.6 | Avg Score | 112.6 |
| 116.3 | Avg Opp Score | 107.8 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-9-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
| 4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 104.2 | Avg Score | 108.9 |
| 116.4 | Avg Opp Score | 104.7 |
