Minnesota Timberwolves at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

The Minnesota Timberwolves (46-32) take on the Milwaukee Bucks (44-34) Tuesday. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Bucks lead 1-0 after 103-101 road win Feb. 12

The T-Wolves have won 5 straight after a 3-0 road trip to Denver, Brooklyn and Philadelphia. They beat the Sixers 114-109 Saturday, failing to cover as 16.5-point favorites. G Anthony Edwards had 37 points, and C Rudy Gobert erupted with 23 points, 19 boards and 3 blocks. They’re in a 4-way tie with the LA Clippers, Golden State and Memphis for the fifth spot in the West.

The Bucks have won 4 straight after a 111-107 win at the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday. F Giannis Antetokounmpo and G Damian Lillard sat out. G Gary Trent Jr. had 29 points, and G Kevin Porter Jr. and C Brook Lopez each had 20. Giannis is due back Tuesday, but Dame is out. F Bobby Portis Jr. is also due back after serving a 25-game suspension.

Timberwolves at Bucks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Bucks +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves -5.5 (-115) | Bucks +5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Timberwolves at Bucks key injuries

Timberwolves

F Terrence Shannon Jr. (groin) questionable

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) probable
F Pat Connaughton (ankle) questionable
G Damian Lillard (calf) out
F Jericho Sims (thumb) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Timberwolves at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 104, Timberwolves 102

Moneyline

I’m taking Milwaukee here, and here’s why. The Wolves are on the fourth leg of a road trip that began 8 days ago and will also take them to Memphis after this one. Giannis had a couple of days off, and Gobert isn’t dropping 23-and-19 against the Bucks. That was needed to beat the hapless Sixers. Portis’ return will also stretch the defense and be a welcome addition.

Take the BUCKS +180 at home.

Against the spread

We’re taking the value on the ML, so I’m not messing with the spread.

PASS.

Over/Under

The T-Wolves are 6-4 O/U in their last 10, and Milwaukee is 6-3-1. We have seen 2 straight Unders in this matchup, and I’ll bet on a third. Milwaukee (14th) and Minnesota (23rd) both play at slower paces.

Give me the UNDER 223.5 (-115).

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