Edwards has no announced return date
Edwards had arthroscopic right knee surgery on October 29. The team expects a full recovery but has not announced a return date.
NBA team briefing
Minnesota Timberwolves
Bucks at Timberwolves odds, injury report and pick ·
Mon 11/2vs Bucks7:00 PM CT 8:00 PM ET
Timberwolves −11.5Total 233Timberwolves ML −500Lines at 6:59 PM CT
FinalBucks at Timberwolves
FinalTimberwolves −11.5Total 233Timberwolves ML −500
Final. Tonight’s pick is graded at the official result.
Timberwolves team intelligence
The Timberwolves: what our research says
Written Mon Nov 2, before the Bucks game.
Minnesota returns home at 4-3, with a 2-1 home record and a 2-2 road record. The latest game was a 111-121 loss at San Antonio after a 127-101 home win over the Clippers. The Clippers game was Minnesota's first victory without Anthony Edwards, with LaMelo Ball scoring 24 points and Jaden McDaniels adding 23.
Right nowWon last game
Minnesota is 4-3: 2-1 at home and 2-2 on the road. Its victories have come by more than 20 points, including the 127-101 win over the Clippers. Minnesota then lost 111-121 at San Antonio without Edwards or Gobert, while Ball's playing time was limited by foul trouble.
The market
- Timberwolves spread−10.5 → −11.5
- Total233.5 → 233
The news
Ball directs the changed backcourt
Minnesota acquired Ball in the offseason deal that sent out Julius Randle and Naz Reid. Kuminga joined the roster, while Dosunmu re-signed and is now projected to start beside Ball.
Gobert status shapes Beringer's role
Beringer started at San Antonio while Gobert was out with back spasms. Gobert is off the latest injury list and is projected to start against Milwaukee. Minnesota also exercised its options on Beringer and Terrence Shannon Jr. on October 30.
McDaniels pairs production with new deal
McDaniels agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension that keeps him under contract through 2029-30. He scored 23 against the Clippers and 19 at San Antonio.
Injuries
Timberwolves
- Anthony EdwardsOut
- Donte DiVincenzoOut
Bucks
- None listed
The matchup
Timberwolves projected starters
- LaMelo BallPG
- Ayo DosunmuSG
- Jaden McDanielsSF
- Jonathan KumingaPF
- Rudy GobertC
Bucks projected starters
- Ryan RollinsPG
- Tyler HerroSG
- Jaime Jaquez Jr.SF
- Kyle KuzmaPF
- Myles TurnerC
Updated The full read
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Results and against the spread
5–3 · 7–1 ATSRecord
5–3
Against the spread
7–1
Form, last 5
LLWLW
Last game
W 112-100vs Bucks
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 11/2 | vs Milwaukee Bucks | W 112-100 | −11.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/31 | at San Antonio Spurs | L 111-121 | +12.5 | Covered |
| Fri 10/30 | vs Los Angeles Clippers | W 127-101 | −7.5 | Covered |
| Wed 10/28 | vs Golden State Warriors | L 114-119 | −3.5 | Missed |
| Mon 10/26 | at Cleveland Cavaliers | L 125-127 | +3.5 | Covered |
Spread is the Timberwolves’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
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The full read on the Timberwolves
Written Mon Nov 2, before the Bucks game.
Season so far
Minnesota is 4-3: 2-1 at home and 2-2 on the road. Its victories have come by more than 20 points, including the 127-101 win over the Clippers. Minnesota then lost 111-121 at San Antonio without Edwards or Gobert, while Ball's playing time was limited by foul trouble.
The read
Minnesota returns home at 4-3, with a 2-1 home record and a 2-2 road record. The latest game was a 111-121 loss at San Antonio after a 127-101 home win over the Clippers. The Clippers game was Minnesota's first victory without Anthony Edwards, with LaMelo Ball scoring 24 points and Jaden McDaniels adding 23.
Edwards underwent right knee surgery on October 29. The team expects a full recovery but has not set a return date. Donte DiVincenzo is also out while recovering from right Achilles surgery. Ball and Ayo Dosunmu are the projected starting guards. Bones Hyland supplied 19 points and eight assists off the bench against the Clippers.
Chris Finch is managing a changed roster. Ball arrived in the trade that sent Julius Randle and Naz Reid out, while Jonathan Kuminga joined and Dosunmu re-signed. McDaniels has a new one-year, $40 million extension through 2029-30. Minnesota also exercised its options on Joan Beringer and Terrence Shannon Jr.
Beringer started in San Antonio because Rudy Gobert had back spasms. Gobert is not on the latest injury list and is projected to start tonight. Minnesota hosts Milwaukee at 7:00 PM CT. The Bucks arrive at 1-5 and have reported their full roster available.
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Timberwolves questions, answered
Is there a Timberwolves pick tonight?
Tonight’s pick is graded. The next Timberwolves pick posts before the next game: Wed at Houston Rockets, 7:30 PM CT.
What is the Timberwolves' record this season?
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 4-3: 2-1 at home and 2-2 on the road.
Who is on the Timberwolves injury report?
The Timberwolves list Anthony Edwards (Out), Donte DiVincenzo (Out), Rudy Gobert (Available).