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NBA 2 units - Minnesota -8.5 (Actual Service Play Tonight)
Minnesota comes into this game at 22-11 this year. The Blazers have struggled on the road this year, going just 1-12. The Blazers are also struggling against the spread. They are 3-10 ATS in there last 13 home games. Minny on the other hand has been very impressive ATS. They are 3-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings with the Blazers, and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games at home. Minnesota's play as of late has been solid. They are averaging 95.8 ppg on offense, and Portland is averaging just 85.5 ppg. Portland's defense isn't much to brag about either. They are giving up nearly 97 ppg while Minnesota is giving up just 88.5 ppg. Minnesota's FG% is the best in the league at 47.5%, while Portland has the worst defense in the NBA allowing a 47.5%.
Minnesota is also in a revenge spot here. The last 5 revenge games they have had, they covered 4 of them. Portland's team is in total confusion right now. Many players are having feuds and fights with the others including, Stoudamire and Randolph. Look for the T Wolves to dominate down low , and to put up a bunch of points on this weak Portland defense.
Minnesota comes into this game at 22-11 this year. The Blazers have struggled on the road this year, going just 1-12. The Blazers are also struggling against the spread. They are 3-10 ATS in there last 13 home games. Minny on the other hand has been very impressive ATS. They are 3-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings with the Blazers, and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games at home. Minnesota's play as of late has been solid. They are averaging 95.8 ppg on offense, and Portland is averaging just 85.5 ppg. Portland's defense isn't much to brag about either. They are giving up nearly 97 ppg while Minnesota is giving up just 88.5 ppg. Minnesota's FG% is the best in the league at 47.5%, while Portland has the worst defense in the NBA allowing a 47.5%.
Minnesota is also in a revenge spot here. The last 5 revenge games they have had, they covered 4 of them. Portland's team is in total confusion right now. Many players are having feuds and fights with the others including, Stoudamire and Randolph. Look for the T Wolves to dominate down low , and to put up a bunch of points on this weak Portland defense.