Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/20

The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center this Friday. The Trail Blazers have a record of 34-36 and are led by interim head coach Tiago Splitter. They are ninth in the Western Conference and fourth in the Northwest Division. The team recently won their last two games, beating the Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves hold a record of 43-27 under head coach Chris Finch. They rank fourth in the Western Conference and second in the Northwest Division. The Timberwolves are also on a two-game winning streak, with recent victories over the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns. This game will be broadcasted on KUNP, starting at 8:00 PM.

Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Venue: Target Center
  • Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Timberwolves -3.0 (-110), Trail Blazers +3.0 (-110)

Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers have been strong in recent games. They won against the Indiana Pacers with a score of 127-119. Donovan Clingan led with 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Deni Avdija added 32 points and 11 rebounds. Jrue Holiday also contributed with 15 points and 8 assists.

In their previous game against the Brooklyn Nets, the Trail Blazers secured a 114-95 victory. Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points. Jrue Holiday was close to a double-double with 11 points and 9 rebounds.

The Trail Blazers have a strong offense, averaging 115.2 points per game, ranked 18th in the league. They are effective with three-pointers, making 14.3 per game, ranking 10th. Their defense allows 117.3 points per game, which places them at 22nd in the league.

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently won two home games in a row. They beat the Utah Jazz 147-111 and the Phoenix Suns 116-104. In these games, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert played well, helping the team secure victories.

Throughout the season, the Timberwolves have been strong on offense. They rank fourth in points per game with 118.8 and have a field goal percentage of 48.6. Their three-point shooting is also effective, with 37.3% accuracy, ranking fourth.

Anthony Edwards is a key player for the Timberwolves, but he is currently out with a knee injury. Julius Randle steps up in his absence, averaging 21.2 points per game. Naz Reid is also questionable due to an ankle sprain, which might affect the team’s depth.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Timberwolves are favored by 3 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Timberwolves have a stronger offense, scoring 118.8 points per game compared to the Trail Blazers’ 115.2. The Timberwolves’ better field goal and three-point percentages suggest they will cover the spread. Take the Timberwolves at -3.0.

The total for the game is set at 229.5 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with the Timberwolves ranking 4th and the Trail Blazers 18th in points per game. However, their defenses allow over 114 points each. This combination points to a high-scoring game. Consider betting on the over at 229.5.