The NBA betting slate features a clash between New Jersey and Minnesota on Friday, with the host Nets trying to win for fans supporting them with their cheers and their money.

The Nets bring a 8-15 record (11-12 ATS) to the battle against the 10-12 Timberwolves, who are 13-9 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen New Jersey go 13-10 so far and the Timberwolves go 9-12-1.



View Minnesota vs New Jersey Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Oddsmakers opened the Nets as 2.5-point underdogs in this matchup, while the OVER/UNDER line was sitting at 195.5.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 27-rated Nets and the No. 6-rated Timberwolves in this matchup. Predictive computer formulas point to a 97-89 win for the Timberwolves on Friday.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up New Jersey's No. 22-ranked offense (92.2 PPG) against a Timberwolves defense that ranks No. 16 at 95.5 PPG. The Nets have averaged 42.2% from the field per game, less than the Timberwolves have managed so far this season (43.1% on average).

Defensively, the Timberwolves feature the league's No. 8-rated defense on the road, allowing 93.8 points per game. New Jersey, meanwhile, comes in at No. 27 in the league in scoring at home.

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. Kevin Love scored 21 points and added 17 rebounds for a double-double, but his team still lost 109-99 against Indiana in NBA action at Target Center.

Last time out for New Jersey, they were a 99-96 Sportsbook 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. Detroit was scorched by Deron Williams for 26 points as the Nets defated the Pistons 99-96 in NBA action on Wednesday.


Minnesota Timberwolves Trends:
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 Nets Trends:
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

A few Timberwolves at Nets trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 11 of New Jersey's last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of New Jersey's last 15 games when playing at home against Minnesota
New Jersey is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games


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