The Timberwolves will play the Heat on Monday, December 18th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 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 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat set for Monday, December 18th, 2023. 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 97.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Miami Heat is 91.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Minnesota Timberwolves - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have a 8-4 record as an away team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Miami Heat - The Miami Heat start this matchup with a 7-5 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently rank 19th (113.6) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Miami Heat stand at 20th averaging 113.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 105.8 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ranking them 28th in the league. The Miami Heat currently rank 20th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 112.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Minnesota Timberwolves have notched a 4-0 Western Northwest Division division record, while the Miami Heat possess a 5-0 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Minnesota Timberwolves have a 19-5 overall record, while the Miami Heat have a 15-11 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The Timberwolves clash with the Heat tonight in Miami...
The fans at the Heat arena are as wild as sea storm!...
Minnesota has a 19-5 record, while Miami stands at 15-11...
Timberwolves are unbeaten in the Western Northwest Division...
The Heat are ruling the Eastern Southeast Division with an iron fist...
Both teams have a knack for scoring, with slight advantage to Minnesota...
See you courtside at today's game, ye scallywags!...
Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...
Now let's have a look at this game's prop bets below...
Best Timberwolves at Heat Odds
Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Timberwolves are -1.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Miami Heat are +2 -109 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
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 -108 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $108 to win $100 betting the under.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Miami Heat are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
Game |
BetRivers Bet |
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Timberwolves
Heat
12/18/23 7:40pm EST | -2 -112+2 -109 |
Underdog Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $91.74 at -109 odds.
A +2 Miami Heat underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 2. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves bettors risk $100 to win $89.29 at -112 odds.
A -2 Minnesota Timberwolves favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 2. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat Prop Bets
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Heat
Team Total Points
MIN at MIA 12/18/23 7:40pm EST | 108.5 o -108108.5 u -121Bet |
Timberwolves
Team Total Points
MIN at MIA 12/18/23 7:40pm EST | 109.5 o -115109.5 u -113Bet |
Team Standings
Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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Minnesota Timberwolves | 50 | 22 | 0.694 | +7.0 | 26-9 | 24-13 | 11-3 | 34-12 | 113.1 | 106.3 | +6.8 | W3 | 7-3 |
Miami Heat | 39 | 33 | 0.542 | +18.0 | 18-17 | 21-16 | 11-3 | 27-18 | 109.3 | 108.9 | +0.4 | L1 | 4-6 |
Minnesota Timberwolves & Miami Heat Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Minnesota Timberwolves Championship Odds
Team | BetRivers | BetMGM |
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Timberwolves | +3000 Bet | +3000 Bet |
Team | BetRivers | BetMGM |
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Heat | +3500 Bet | +3500 Bet |
Minnesota Timberwolves & Miami Heat Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat 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 Monday, December 18th, 2023 at 7:40 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 Miami Heat Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat 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.