The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Brooklyn Nets in what could be a pivotal clash for the home team's playoff positioning, with Minnesota's surging offense led by Anthony Edwards (27.4 PPG) facing a Nets squad that's shown surprising fight despite missing several key players including scoring leader Cam Thomas.
While Brooklyn ranks near the bottom of the league offensively (29th in scoring), their scrappy play under coach Jordi Fernandez shouldn't be dismissed—they've won three of their last five, suggesting the Timberwolves can't afford to take this game lightly despite their clear statistical advantages in nearly every category.
Target Center might witness a slower-paced affair than expected when the Minnesota Timberwolves look to capitalize on their superior firepower against a Brooklyn Nets team playing with nothing to lose.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Brooklyn Nets prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Minnesota Timberwolves vs Brooklyn Nets matchup, our predictive model gives the Wolves a 60% chance of defeating the Nets.
Minnesota Timberwolves: 60% win probability
- Superior win-loss record (47-33 compared to Brooklyn's 26-54)
- Better defensive efficiency (8766 points allowed vs 8972 for Brooklyn)
- Strong recent form (WLWWW with 4 wins in last 5 games)
Brooklyn Nets: 40% win probability
- Poor overall performance (12th in Eastern Conference)
- Offensive struggles (only 8423 points scored, among the lowest in the league)
- Road disadvantage against a playoff-caliber Western Conference team
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Brooklyn Nets odds
Here are the latest odds for this NBA showdown between the Minnesota Timberwolves (home) and the Brooklyn Nets happening on Friday, April 11.
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Brooklyn Nets | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -1800 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +1300 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Brooklyn Nets preview
The resilient Brooklyn Nets roll into Target Center Friday night fresh off a surprising 119-114 victory over the Pelicans, looking to play spoiler against a Minnesota Timberwolves squad pushing hard for playoff positioning.
Despite missing leading scorer Cam Thomas (24.0 PPG) and potentially several other key contributors, the Nets have shown surprising fight lately, winning three of their last five games behind the emerging play of Trendon Watford, who dropped an efficient 22 points in their latest outing.
The T-Wolves, meanwhile, are licking their wounds after a tough loss to Milwaukee but have been on a tear recently, winning five of their last six as they eye a potential top-six seed in the Western Conference.
Anthony Edwards continues to be Minnesota's offensive engine, averaging 27.4 points with 5.7 rebounds and showing why he's becoming one of the NBA's most electric stars.
This marks the second matchup between these teams this season, with Minnesota having dominated the first encounter 105-90 on April 3, part of a trend that has seen the Wolves win six of the last ten meetings.
The contrast in styles should be fascinating - Brooklyn plays at the second-slowest tempo in the league while Minnesota boasts a top-5 defensive rating that could smother the Nets' already struggling offense (ranked 29th in scoring).
Keep an eye on the supporting cast battle between Minnesota's Julius Randle and Naz Reid against Brooklyn's Drew Timme and Nic Claxton in what could determine if the Nets keep this one competitive.
With both teams on the second night of a back-to-back, expect a grinding, potentially low-scoring affair as Minnesota looks to build momentum heading into the postseason.
Key stats
- 1Minnesota Timberwolves hold 6th position in Western Conference with a 47-33 record while Brooklyn Nets sit 12th in Eastern Conference at 26-54
- 2Timberwolves have a positive scoring differential of +373 (9139 scored vs 8766 allowed) compared to Nets' negative differential of -549 (8423 scored vs 8972 allowed)
- 3Minnesota is showing strong momentum with a recent form of WLWWW while Brooklyn has struggled at LWLLW
- 4The Timberwolves' 47 wins put them 21 victories ahead of the Nets, suggesting a significant competitive advantage in this cross-conference matchup
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Brooklyn Nets form
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Brooklyn Nets head to head
Minnesota Timberwolves
33%
Brooklyn Nets
67%
Apr 3, 2025
Brooklyn Nets
90 : 105
Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 25, 2024
Minnesota Timberwolves
101 : 86
Brooklyn Nets
Jan 26, 2024
Brooklyn Nets
94 : 96
Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 4, 2023
Brooklyn Nets
102 : 107
Minnesota Timberwolves
Mar 11, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves
123 : 124
Brooklyn Nets
Oct 15, 2022
Minnesota Timberwolves
102 : 112
Brooklyn Nets
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