Milwaukee Bucks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Best Bet – Feb 12, 2025

The Milwaukee Bucks (28-24) and Minnesota Timberwolves (30-24) will meet for the first time this season when they face off on Wednesday, February 12 at 8:00 PM ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves are favored with a point spread at -6.5 (-110) at MyBookie.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Bucks are 2-3 over their last five games, as they seek consistency. Their recent performance was a 125-111 loss against the Golden State Warriors, putting them back on the losing side.

Milwaukee only won the third quarter in terms of points total, as they had a 32-31 advantage. They were without Giannis Antetokounmpo and will be without him until after the All-Star break. Damian Lillard led with 38 points and seven assists, but they allowed Steph Curry to also have 38 points.

Despite Milwaukee shooting better from the field and from deep, they were unable to convert. They also had 20 turnovers, compared to the Warriors’ nine, that led to 31 points. They cannot afford to turn it over like this again and expect to win the game.

The Bucks rank 12th in the league for averaging 114.5 points per game. Their defense has allowed opponents to put up 113.1 points per game on them, ranking 14th. This margin ranks 11th in the league, but does not offer a lot of breathing room.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Timberwolves recently suffered a 128-107 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers, ending their three-game win streak. In their last five games, they have gone 3-2, which offers solid momentum.

This game was fairly close, if you take away the poor first quarter where the Timberwolves scored just 12 points and allowed the Cavs to get 30. Anthony Edwards had a monster performance with 44 points and was one of five players to reach double figures.

Minnesota shot 40.0 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from deep. They allowed the Cavs to stay hot with 51.1 percent shooting along with 39.5 percent from deep. This was the biggest difference in the game, as they stacked up well across the board when comparing stats.

The Timberwolves are getting 111.6 points a game and rank 20th. Their defense is more appealing at holding teams to 108.3 points per game, ranking fifth. Their margin of safety ranks eighth, as it is more appealing than what the Bucks offer.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you set for the best Milwaukee Bucks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves betting odds, currently showing the Timberwolves as 6.5-point favorites. According to market predictions, the Timberwolves have a 62.7 percent likelihood of winning.

Without Giannis, the Bucks are not as appealing here. Look for the Timberwolves to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -6.5 (-110)