Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks - NBA

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3/7/25 20:00
Minnesota Timberwolves

Prediction:

 

Minnesota Timberwolves for the win.

 

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 by Stephen Abiola | in NBA Picks

Miami Heat (29-32) and Minnesota Timberwolves (35-29) will face off on Friday night in a non-conference matchup at the Kaseya Center. Miami failed to build on their 16-point defeat over the Wizards when they lost 112-107 to the Cavaliers on Wednesday night. It was a disappointing night for Erik Spoelstra's men, who gave up their 7-point lead in the fourth quarter. This result means the Cavs are now the first team to bag a playoff spot this season. The Heat now have their work cut out against the in-form Timberwolves, who are riding on a three-game winning streak. The Wolves have been impressive in their recent assignments and are coming off an impressive 15-point win over the Hornets on Wednesday night. Minnesota is seventh in the Western Conference, 17 games behind the Thunder and only three behind the stuttering Rockets in fifth spot. However, the Clippers are only a game behind them, making this a high-stakes matchup for Chris Finch's men.

Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
10 Minnesota Timberwolves
0.598 82 49 33 3
20 Miami Heat
0.451 82 37 45

Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves Latest Matches

Miami Heat
Miami Heat Latest matches
L W W L W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Mar 5, 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
112 :  107
Miami Heat

Mar 3, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
106 :  90
Washington Wizards

Mar 2, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
112 :  116
New York Knicks

Feb 28, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
125 :  120
Indiana Pacers

Feb 26, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
131 :  109
Atlanta Hawks

Feb 24, 2025 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
98 :  86
Miami Heat
L L W W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Mar 3, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
106 :  90
Washington Wizards

Mar 2, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
112 :  116
New York Knicks

Feb 28, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
125 :  120
Indiana Pacers

Feb 26, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
131 :  109
Atlanta Hawks

Feb 10, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
85 :  103
Boston Celtics

Jan 29, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
106 :  126
Cleveland Cavaliers
L L W L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Mar 5, 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
112 :  107
Miami Heat

Feb 24, 2025 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
98 :  86
Miami Heat

Feb 23, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
120 :  113
Miami Heat

Feb 21, 2025 - NBA

Toronto Raptors
111 :  120
Miami Heat

Feb 13, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
118 :  113
Miami Heat

Feb 12, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
115 :  101
Miami Heat
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves Latest matches
W L L W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Mar 5, 2025 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
110 :  125
Minnesota Timberwolves

Mar 4, 2025 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
126 :  112
Philadelphia 76ers

Mar 2, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
98 :  116
Minnesota Timberwolves

Feb 28, 2025 - NBA

Utah Jazz
117 :  116
Minnesota Timberwolves

Feb 27, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
111 :  102
Minnesota Timberwolves

Feb 24, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
128 :  131
Minnesota Timberwolves
W W L W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Mar 4, 2025 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
126 :  112
Philadelphia 76ers

Feb 23, 2025 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
123 :  130
Oklahoma City Thunder

Feb 13, 2025 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
116 :  101
Oklahoma City Thunder

Feb 12, 2025 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
101 :  103
Milwaukee Bucks

Feb 8, 2025 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
114 :  98
Portland Trail Blazers

Feb 6, 2025 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
127 :  114
Houston Rockets
L W L L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Mar 5, 2025 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
110 :  125
Minnesota Timberwolves

Mar 2, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
98 :  116
Minnesota Timberwolves

Feb 28, 2025 - NBA

Utah Jazz
117 :  116
Minnesota Timberwolves

Feb 27, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
111 :  102
Minnesota Timberwolves

Feb 24, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
128 :  131
Minnesota Timberwolves

Feb 21, 2025 - NBA

Houston Rockets
121 :  115
Minnesota Timberwolves

Miami Heat against Minnesota Timberwolves : Head to Head (H2H)

Miami Heat

33 %

Minnesota Timberwolves

67 %

Nov 10, 2024 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
94 :  95
Miami Heat

Dec 18, 2023 - NBA

Miami Heat
108 :  112
Minnesota Timberwolves

Oct 28, 2023 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
106 :  90
Miami Heat

Dec 26, 2022 - NBA

Miami Heat
113 :  110
Minnesota Timberwolves

Mar 12, 2022 - NBA

Miami Heat
104 :  113
Minnesota Timberwolves

Feb 26, 2020 - NBA

Miami Heat
126 :  129
Minnesota Timberwolves

Players list

Miami Heat
Miami Heat
K. Love B. Adebayo

P. Larsson

D. Mitchell

T. Herro

Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
N. Reid J. Randle

A. Edwards

M. Conley

J. McDaniels

Substitutes

Miami Heat
Miami Heat
K. Ware

I. Stevens

A. Burks

T. Rozier

K. Johnson

J. Jaquez Jr.

H. Highsmith

D. Robinson

A. Wiggins

K. Anderson

Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
J. Edwards L. Garza

T. Shannon Jr.

J. Clark

N. Alexander-Walker

D. DiVincenzo

R. Dillingham

J. Minott

L. Miller

J. Ingles

Miami Heat - Minnesota Timberwolves Key Points

  1. The Wolves are 3-1 in their last four games.
  2. The Wolves are 6-4 in their last 10 away games.
  3. The Heat are 3-1 in their last four home games.
  4. The Heat are 1-3 in their last four home games against Minnesota.

Our Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

The Heat have been unable to put up a string of wins throughout the season. They are struggling to score points this season, averaging 110.2 PPG, which is only good for 25th in basketball. However, they have recently improved, scoring an average of 116.2 points in their last five games. Still, they should struggle to break down Minnesota's solid defense, which has allowed an average of 109.6 points in their previous five assignments. The Wolves have given up an average of 109.1 PPG this season, which is fifth in the NBA. Their solid defense should give them an edge on Friday night. Our prediction for Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Minnesota Timberwolves for the win.

Prediction:

 

Minnesota Timberwolves for the win.

 

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