Timberwolves vs Raptors Picks and Prediction – 11/22/2024

In Thursday night NBA action, the Minnesota Timberwolves will invade Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Timberwolves (8-6) have won consecutive games and rank ninth in the league in offensive efficiency. On Sunday, F Julius Randle nailed a three-pointer as time expired to lift Minnesota to a 120-117 home victory against Phoenix. 

Randle tallied a team-high 35 points on 11-for-20 shooting and dished out seven assists. All-Star G Anthony Edwards chipped in 24 points (9-14 FG) and six assists. Donte DiVincenzo added 15 points off the bench for the Timberwolves, who shot 53 percent from the field. 

The Toronto Raptors are a game below .500 at home and have hung their hopes on a core of talented young players. The Raptors (3-12) rank near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency and are surrendering a shade below 120 points per game. On Monday, Toronto built a 12-point halftime lead and cruised to a 130-119 home victory versus Indiana. 

Toronto F R.J. Barrett scored a season-high 39 points on 13-for-21 shooting and pulled down nine boards. Jakob Poeltl contributed 30 points (13-18 FG) and 15 rebounds for the Raptors, who shot a sizzling 59 percent from the field. 

Toronto F Scottie Barnes (eye) was able to participate in Wednesday’s practice and is listed as questionable for this game. The Raptors rank in the top third of the league in tempo and will have trouble slowing down the Timberwolves. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Timberwolves win 120-113.