Timberwolves vs Nets NBA Handicapping

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Jersey Nets will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Prudential Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Timberwolves listed as 5-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 109-99 loser as they battled the Pacers at home. The Timberwolves failed to cover in the match as a 3-point favorite, while 208 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for New Jersey, they were a 99-96 winner as they battled the Pistons at home. The Nets failed to cover in the match as a 6-point favorite, while 195 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Minnesota:
Team record: 10-12 SU, 13-9 ATS 

The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 8 games 
The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road
is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey

When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Houston are 1-9
After playing Indiana are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

New Jersey:
Team record: 8-15 SU, 11-12 ATS 

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 11 of last 16 games 
The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 15 games when playing at home against Minnesota
is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games 

When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing New York are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 3-7
After a win are 1-9

Next up:
Minnesota home to Houston, Saturday, February 4
New Jersey at New York, Saturday, February 4