The Timberwolves will play the Pistons on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Detroit Pistons set for Saturday, January 4th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have a 90.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Detroit Pistons is 87.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Minnesota Timberwolves - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have a 8-9 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons start this matchup with a 6-8 record as a home team. They now rank 11th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently rank 20th (109.4) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Detroit Pistons stand at 15th averaging 112.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 107.7 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ranking them 25th in the league. The Detroit Pistons currently rank 10th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 114.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Minnesota Timberwolves have notched a 2-3 Western Northwest Division division record, while the Detroit Pistons possess a 1-5 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Minnesota Timberwolves have a 17-16 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 15-18 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, Timberwolves face Pistons on Saturday in Detroit's raucous arena... Fans be rowdy, ready to shiver their timbers and rattle cages...
Timberwolves stand at 17-16, Pistons at 15-18 in season... Timberwolves have 2-3 division record, Pistons at 1-5... Timberwolves score 109.4 points per game, Pistons average 112.0...
Prepare ye for a clash of beasts on the court... See you courtside at today's game... Be sure to review the best bets and prop bets for action... (Get ready for a showdown of epic proportions...)
Best Timberwolves at Pistons Odds
| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Timberwolves are -6.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +6.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 217.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 217.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Timberwolves
Pistons
1/04/25 7:10pm EST | -6.5 -110+6.5 -110 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 Minnesota Timberwolves favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Timberwolves
Pistons
Game to Overtime
1/04/25 7:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 105.5 o -110105.5 u -115Bet |
Timberwolves
Team Total Points
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 112.5 o -110112.5 u -120Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points Scored
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
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Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Donte DiVincenzo
Points Scored
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -15010.5 u +110Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points Scored
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o +11011.5 u -145Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1458.5 u +110Bet |
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Julius Randle
Points Scored
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Malik Beasley
Points Scored
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -115Bet |
Mike Conley Jr
Points Scored
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
Naz Reid
Points Scored
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Points Scored
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points Scored
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u +100Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
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Anthony Edwards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 35.5 o -12035.5 u -110Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 38.5 o -12538.5 u -105Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -16019.5 u +120Bet |
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Mike Conley Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Naz Reid
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -130Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DET 1/04/25 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Minnesota Timberwolves | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +19.0 | 25-16 | 24-17 | 11-5 | 33-19 | 114.3 | 109.3 | +5.0 | W3 | 8-2 |
| x - Detroit Pistons | 44 | 38 | 0.537 | +24.0 | 22-19 | 22-19 | 5-11 | 29-23 | 115.5 | 113.6 | +1.9 | L2 | 4-6 |
Minnesota Timberwolves & Detroit Pistons Futures Odds
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Minnesota Timberwolves & Detroit Pistons Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.