The Detroit Pistons (16-18) are 6.5-point underdogs against the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-16) at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, January 4, 2025. The game tips at 7:00 PM ET on FDSDET and FDSN. The matchup’s over/under is set at 217.
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Timberwolves Cover -6.5 vs Pistons -112
Timberwolves vs. Pistons betting lines
- Timberwolves odds to win: -263
- Pistons odds to win: +214
- Spread: Timberwolves (-6.5)
- Total: 217
- TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Timberwolves Statistics, Trends and More
As the Away Team
- Minnesota has a 9-8 ATS record in road games so far while putting up a record of 8-9 overall in those contests.
- This year, Minnesota is 1-3 ATS in road games when playing as 6.5-point favorites or more.
- Timberwolves games have hit the over on the set point total eight times on the road this season.
- Minnesota and its opponents have averaged a total of 219.8 points per road contest this season, 2.8 points greater than this game’s posted total.
Timberwolves Recent Trends
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread four times in their past 10 matchups while putting up a 5-5 record straight-up in those games.
- The final score of the past 10 Timberwolves games has gone over the set total five times.
- The last 10 Timberwolves games averaged 217.0 total points, the same as this matchup’s over/under.
- During the past 10 games, the Timberwolves are scoring 2.7 points less per game compared to their season average.
Timberwolves Betting Records
- The Timberwolves have won 15 of the 27 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (55.6%).
- In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -263 or shorter, Minnesota has gone 8-4 (66.7% win percentage).
- The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Timberwolves a 72.5% chance to win.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.0 (18th in NBA) | 45.9 (10th) | 43.1 (22nd) | 42.8 (eighth) | 25.0 (20th) | 15.1 (21st) |
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Pistons Statistics, Trends and More
As the Home Team
- The Pistons have hit the over in seven of their 15 home games this season with a set over/under (46.7%).
- The Pistons have covered the spread six times at home and is 7-8 in home contests.
- This year, the Pistons have a 0-1 record ATS at home when playing as 6.5-point underdogs or more.
- This season at home, the Pistons and their opponents have averaged a total of 222.4 points per contest, 5.4 points greater than the over/under for this contest.
Pistons Recent Trends
- The Pistons are 7-3 overall and 6-4 against the spread in their past 10 contests.
- The final scores of the last 10 Pistons games have exceeded the set total seven times.
- The past 10 Pistons games averaged 6.6 more points (223.6) than this matchup’s over/under.
- Over their last 10 games, the Pistons have scored 3.5 more points per contest compared to their 111.6 PPG season-long scoring average.
Pistons Betting Records
- Detroit has been underdogs in 23 games this season and won 10 (43.5%) of those contests.
- The Pistons have a record of 3-8 in games where oddsmakers have them as underdogs of at least +214 on the moneyline.
- The Pistons have a 31.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.6 (12th in NBA) | 47.1 (19th) | 44.9 (10th) | 42.4 (fifth) | 25.7 (16th) | 15.3 (23rd) |
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