Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, Tips & Spreads - March 12th, 2022 | NBA Season 2021-22
The Minnesota Timberwolves will visit the FTX Arena on Saturday for a 2021-22 NBA season game against the Miami Heat.
The Timberwolves are coming off a surprise 110-118 loss against the Orlando Magic. Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards were the only players to get going offensively on the night. The former bagged 25 points, while the latter had 21. Minnesota struggled on the boards all night, allowing their opponents 12 more rebounds. The T'Wolves are 38-30 for the season, seeded seventh in the conference standings.
Meanwhile, the Heat returned to winning ways with a 117-105 win in their last match against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, and Tyler Herro all produced 20+ point-outings to lead the side to their fourth win in five games. Miami dominated the paint, scoring 58 points in that area during the contest. The Heat are 45-23 for the season and lead the Eastern Conference standings.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
Jordan McLaughlin is the only player ruled out of this contest by the Timberwolves. Patrick Beverley suffered an ear contusion in the last game and did not return to finish the match. Since there has been no update on his status, he can be considered day-to-day for now.
Miami Heat Injury Report
Markieff Morris is sidelined indefinitely for the Heat, while Caleb Martin is day-to-day.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat: Betting Odds & Spreads - March 12th, 2022
The Heat are being favored over the Timberwolves to win this tie because of their homecourt advantage. The Heat are the Eastern Conference leaders and are coming off four wins in their last five games. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, are seventh in the West and have a 16-18 record on the road.
Odds sourced from - Action Network.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat: Betting Tips
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips
- The Timberwolves' totals have gone UNDER in their last three games.
- Karl-Anthony Towns has recorded a double-double in his last four games.
- The T'Wolves are 1-4 in their last five games against the spread.
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Miami Heat Betting Tips
- Tyler Herro is averaging 25.2 points per game on 50/40/100 shooting splits across his last six games.
- The Heat have gone 15-19-2 against the spread at home this season.
- Jimmy Butler returned to the lineup last game.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat: Predicted Lineups
Minnesota Timberwolves
If Patrick Beverley is cleared to play, the Timberwolves are likely to continue with the starting five from their last game. D'Angelo Russell partnered Beverley as the other guard, while Anthony Edwards, Jarred Vanderbilt and Karl-Anthony Towns were the three frontcourt players in that match.
Malik Beasley, Jaden McDaniels and Taurean Prince will likely play the most minutes off the bench.
Miami Heat
The Heat are likely to play with their preferred starting five, featuring Kyle Lowry and Duncan Robinson as the guards and Jimmy Butler, PJ Tucker and Bam Adebayo as the three frontcourt players.
Tyler Herro, Victor Oladipo and Max Struss could play the most minutes off the bench.
- The Heat are 5-1 in their last six games at home.
- The Timberwolves are 5-5 in their last ten games on the road.
- The Timberwolves are 1-4 against the spread in their last five games.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat: Predicted Starting 5s
Minnesota Timberwolves
Point Guard: Patrick Beverley; Shooting Guard: D'Angelo Russell; Small Forward: Anthony Edwards; Power Forward: Jarred Vanderbilt; Center: Karl-Anthony Towns.
Miami Heat
Point Guard: Kyle Lowry; Shooting Guard: Duncan Robinson; Small Forward: Jimmy Butler; Power Forward: PJ Tucker; Center: Bam Adebayo.