Timberwolves vs Kings Picks and Prediction – 10/25/2024

The Golden 1 Center will play host to a Thursday night NBA clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Sacramento Kings. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Timberwolves finished 11 games above .500 on the road and were eliminated by Dallas in last season’s Western Conference Finals. On Tuesday, Minnesota was outscored by 14 points during the second quarter of a 110-103 road loss against Los Angeles. 

All-Star G Anthony Edwards led five Minnesota players in double figures with 27 points (10-25 FG) and six rebounds. Julius Randle scored 16 points on 5-for-10 shooting in his team debut. Rudy Gobert added 13 points and 14 rebounds for the Timberwolves. 

The Sacramento Kings snapped a 16-year playoff drought two seasons ago, but ended up in ninth place in the Western Conference last year. The Kings ranked in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency and allowed a shade below 115 points per game. Sacramento appears to be improved on paper after landing All-Star G/F DeMar DeRozan in a three-team sign and trade deal. 

The Kings were one of the most efficient offenses in NBA history when they made the playoffs. The potential for that is always there with PG De’Aaron Fox (26.6 ppg) pushing the pace. Domantas Sabonis contributed 19.4 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 8.2 assists for the Kings a season ago.

Sacramento G Devin Carter suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will be sidelined until January. The Timberwolves were overwhelmed by Anthony Davis in the season opener, but matchup much better against the Kings. Take Minnesota to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Timberwolves win 118-109.