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Minnesota @ Toronto

Current Records: Minnesota 35-36; Toronto 34-36

What to Know

The Toronto Raptors' homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at 7 p.m. ET March 18 at Scotiabank Arena. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty points totals in their previous games, so things might heat up even more when they meet Saturday.

You can't lose the contest if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Toronto's strategy against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. The Raptors strolled past Oklahoma City with points to spare, taking the game 128-111. Toronto's power forward Pascal Siakam did his thing and almost dropped a triple-double on 25 points, 14 boards, and eight dimes.

Meanwhile, Minnesota fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 139-131. Minnesota's defeat came about despite a quality game from point guard Mike Conley, who shot 8-for-12 from downtown and finished with 28 points, six assists and five rebounds.

Toronto is the favorite in this one, with an expected 7.5-point margin of victory. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Toronto's win lifted them to 34-36 while Minnesota's loss dropped them down to 35-36. Allowing an average of 115.89 points per game, the Timberwolves haven't exactly asserted themselves on the defensive end. We'll see if they can patch up the holes in their defense before their upcoming contest.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Scotiabank Arena -- Toronto, Ontario
  • TV: The Sports Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $69.00

Odds

The Raptors are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Timberwolves, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Toronto have won ten out of their last 15 games against Minnesota.

  • Jan 19, 2023 - Minnesota 128 vs. Toronto 126
  • Mar 30, 2022 - Toronto 125 vs. Minnesota 102
  • Feb 16, 2022 - Toronto 103 vs. Minnesota 91
  • Feb 19, 2021 - Toronto 86 vs. Minnesota 81
  • Feb 14, 2021 - Minnesota 116 vs. Toronto 112
  • Feb 10, 2020 - Toronto 137 vs. Minnesota 126
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Toronto 122 vs. Minnesota 112
  • Apr 09, 2019 - Toronto 120 vs. Minnesota 100
  • Oct 24, 2018 - Toronto 112 vs. Minnesota 105
  • Jan 30, 2018 - Toronto 109 vs. Minnesota 104
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Minnesota 115 vs. Toronto 109
  • Feb 08, 2017 - Minnesota 112 vs. Toronto 109
  • Dec 08, 2016 - Toronto 124 vs. Minnesota 110
  • Feb 24, 2016 - Toronto 114 vs. Minnesota 105
  • Feb 10, 2016 - Minnesota 117 vs. Toronto 112