Who’s Playing
Milwaukee @ Minnesota
Current Records: Milwaukee 44-26; Minnesota 41-30
What to Know
After a few days’ rest for both teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Milwaukee Bucks will meet up at 5 p.m. ET March 19 at Target Center. Both teams have set a high bar for this game after stand-out offensive performances in their previous games.
Minnesota made easy work of the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday and carried off a 124-104 win. With the Timberwolves ahead 67-46 at the half, the contest was all but over already. Their success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but center Karl-Anthony Towns led the charge as he had 30 points along with eight boards.
Meanwhile, Milwaukee beat the Sacramento Kings 135-126 on Wednesday. Milwaukee’s success was spearheaded by the efforts of small forward Khris Middleton, who shot 7-for-10 from downtown and finished with 32 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, and power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who posted a double-double on 36 points and ten boards. Antetokounmpo’s evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 30 points.
Minnesota is expected to lose this next one by 3. They are currently three-for-three against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.
The wins brought Minnesota up to 41-30 and the Bucks to 44-26. A couple offensive stats to keep an eye on: The Timberwolves rank first in the league when it comes to points per game, with 115.2 on average. Milwaukee is not quite as good, but they are no chumps, either: they come into the matchup boasting the second most points per game in the league at 114.9. Tune in for what’s sure to be a high-scoring game.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
- Where: Target Center — Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: Bally Sports – North
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $127.92
Odds
The Bucks are a 3-point favorite against the Timberwolves, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bucks as a 2.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Milwaukee have won ten out of their last 13 games against Minnesota.
- Oct 27, 2021 – Minnesota 113 vs. Milwaukee 108
- Apr 14, 2021 – Milwaukee 130 vs. Minnesota 105
- Feb 23, 2021 – Milwaukee 139 vs. Minnesota 112
- Jan 01, 2020 – Milwaukee 106 vs. Minnesota 104
- Nov 04, 2019 – Milwaukee 134 vs. Minnesota 106
- Feb 23, 2019 – Milwaukee 140 vs. Minnesota 128
- Oct 26, 2018 – Milwaukee 125 vs. Minnesota 95
- Feb 01, 2018 – Minnesota 108 vs. Milwaukee 89
- Dec 28, 2017 – Milwaukee 102 vs. Minnesota 96
- Mar 11, 2017 – Milwaukee 102 vs. Minnesota 95
- Dec 30, 2016 – Minnesota 116 vs. Milwaukee 99
- Mar 04, 2016 – Milwaukee 116 vs. Minnesota 101
- Jan 02, 2016 – Milwaukee 95 vs. Minnesota 85
