MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS. MILWAUKEE BUCKS EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTIONS — February 12, 2025

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS. MILWAUKEE BUCKS EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTIONS — February 12, 2025 — Greetings, basketball fans. Welcome back to our NBA coverage here at Godzilla Wins. One of the games on tap from today’s slate features the Minnesota Timberwolves (30-24 SU, 23-31 ATS) hosting the Milwaukee Bucks (29-24 SU, 23-29-1 ATS).

Here is a look at which squad has the edge going into this matchup and why.

Tipoff

When: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 @ 8:00 PM ET

Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

TV: FDSN, FDSWI, and WMLW

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Milwaukee Bucks Odds

Odds courtesy of DraftKings

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Milwaukee Bucks — Preview & Betting Trends

Timberwolves Look To Bounce Back From Double-Digit Loss Against Cavaliers

The Timberwolves saw their recent three-game winning streak end with a 128-107 setback against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.

Anthony Edwards dropped 44 points and grabbed six rebounds on 13-for-28 shooting overall and 8-for-15 from beyond the arc.

Rudy Gobert chimed in with 12 points and eight rebounds, while Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid finished with 10 points each.

Minnesota missed its first 16 shots, allowing the Cavaliers to race out to 16-0 lead. Cleveland held a 66-44 advantage at the break and never looked back after that.

Bucks Hope To Regroup Following Disappointing Showing Against Golden State

On the other hand, the Bucks enter this matchup having lost two of their previous three games, including a 125-111 defeat at the hands of the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.

Damian Lillard spearheaded Milwaukee’s scoring attack, finishing with 38 points, seven assists, and five rebounds. He shot 12-for-20 from the field and 11-for-13 from charity stripe.

Newcomer Kyle Kuzma added 21 points and six rebounds, connecting on six of nine attempts. Taurean Prince chipped in with 19 points and eight rebounds for a Bucks team that shot 50 percent from the floor despite playing without its leading scorer, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The teams were tied at 83 apiece late in the third quarter. However, Jimmy Butler scored six straight points for Golden State, enabling the road team to stay ahead the rest of the game.

Now that we have set the stage for this pivotal showdown, let’s examine the betting trends for both teams.

Timberwolves vs. Bucks Spread Analysis

Despite a 21-point loss against the Cavaliers, Minnesota comes into this contest as a six-point favorite (per OddsShark.com). Here is a look at how both teams have fared against the spread this season.

• The Timberwolves are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games.
• Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its previous six matchups against Milwaukee.
• Meanwhile, the Bucks are 1-7 ATS in their past eight outings.
• Milwaukee has covered the spread 13 times in its last 20 matchups against Minnesota.

Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves (-6)

Timberwolves vs. Bucks Over/Under Prediction

The projected scoring total for this matchup is 224 points (via OddsShark.com). Let’s see why going with the “over” is the intelligent choice.

• The total has gone OVER four times in the Timberwolves’ last five games.
• The OVER total is a perfect 5-0 in Minnesota’s previous five outings against Central Division opponents.
• In the Timberwolves’ past seven February contests, the OVER total has prevailed five times.
• The total has gone OVER 12 times in the Bucks’ previous 17 games.

Prediction: OVER 224 points

Timberwolves vs. Bucks Player Prop Bet

On the heels of a spectacular 44-point effort against Cleveland, Anthony Edwards is the key player to watch for the home team. He currently has -115 odds of scoring more than 30.5 points and -115 odds of finishing with less than 30.5 points (via DraftKings.com).

Here is a look at how his numbers stack up against the projected points total for this matchup.

• During the season, Edwards is averaging 27.5 points per game.
• In eight career matchups against Milwaukee, he has averaged 23.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per outing.
• Edwards has suited up in 25 home games this season. In those contests, he averages 25.8 points per outing.
• Across his last five starts, Edwards has put up 38.2 points per game, exceeding the estimated points total for this matchup four times during that stretch.

Prediction: Anthony Edwards OVER 30.5 points