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Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers: preview and win probability

Minnesota Timberwolves visit Portland Trail Blazers. Timberwolves are 1-0 and have gone L-W-L-L-W in their last 5, while Trail Blazers are 1-0 and have gone W-L-L-L-W in their last 5.

Tip Off Live ratings give the edge to Trail Blazers: about 58% to win, with a projected score of Minnesota Timberwolves 113, Portland Trail Blazers 115. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 8 times in our recent records. Timberwolves lead 5-3, and the average margin has been 5.7 points in favor of Timberwolves.

On the injury report, Shaedon Sharpe (POR), Chris Youngblood (POR), Branden Carlson (POR), and Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Trail Blazers.
  • Watch the rotation: 4 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Mar 20: POR 108, MIN 104
  • Feb 24: MIN 124, POR 121
  • Feb 11: POR 109, MIN 133
  • Oct 22: MIN 118, POR 114
  • Feb 8: POR 98, MIN 114

Injury report

Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Donte DiVincenzo Out · back Apr 2
Portland Trail Blazers
  • Shaedon Sharpe Out · back Mar 2
  • Chris Youngblood Out · back Oct 27
  • Branden Carlson Out · back Oct 27

Win probability

42%
58%
TimberwolvesTrail Blazers

Projected score: Timberwolves 113, Trail Blazers 115

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

MINPOR
Record1-01-0
Last 5LWLLWWLLLW
Points per game131124
Allowed per game10683
Days of rest––
Rating15791537

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