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Kings vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bets November 27, 2024

Timberwolves Look to Capitalize on Home Court vs Struggling Kings

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (8-8) are set to host the struggling Sacramento Kings (8-10) in a Wednesday night matchup at the Target Center. While both teams are hovering around the .500 mark for the season, their recent trajectories have been heading in opposite directions.

The Timberwolves have been treading water, splitting their last 10 games while averaging a solid 113.6 points per contest. However, their defense has been their saving grace, limiting opponents to just 109.7 points over that stretch. Minnesota's balanced offensive attack has been fueled by a 46.5% field goal percentage and a shade above 37% from beyond the arc. On the glass, they've continued to crash the boards with authority, grabbing nearly 42 rebounds per game.

Conversely, the Kings have stumbled as of late, dropping 4 of their last 5 outings. Sacramento's offensive woes have been glaring, mustering just 105.8 points per game while shooting an anemic 45.8% from the field and a paltry 34.2% from three-point range during this skid. Their defensive effort has remained respectable, but the Kings have struggled to keep pace, getting outscored by an average of 7.8 points over their previous 5 games.

While both teams have been plagued by turnover issues, the Timberwolves' ability to take care of the ball and capitalize on scoring opportunities could be the difference-maker. Minnesota has been slightly more efficient, committing just over 14 turnovers per game compared to Sacramento's 14.8 during their recent rough patch. With the Kings mired in a 4-game losing streak, the Timberwolves have a golden opportunity to capitalize on their home court and build some positive momentum.