Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Picks and Predictions for Friday, April 3, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Minnesota Timberwolves will be on the road Friday night with a 7:00 PM game inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA, against the Philadelphia 76ers, and we have you ready to roll with our Minnesota vs Philadelphia prediction. Minnesota comes into this matchup with 46 wins and 30 losses on the year. Philadelphia returns home Friday with 42 wins and 34 losses this season. Minnesota comes into this matchup having lost two of the last three overall, following a 5-point road loss to Detroit on Thursday. Philadelphia has won three of the last five after a 22-point road victory against the Washington Wizards in their last outing. Read more about this Minnesota vs Philadelphia prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Minnesota looks to get back rolling
The Minnesota offense has been the team’s biggest strength this season, averaging 115.9 points on 40% shooting from before this season, but the Timberwolves have averaged only 97.5 points per game over their last two losses. Defensively, Minnesota is allowing 114.1 points per game this season. Defensively, Minnesota was outmatched in its last outing, giving up 113 points on 48% shooting, 43% from beyond the arc. Offensively, Minnesota scored only 108 points on 44% shooting. The Timberwolves lost the rebounding battle by 8 and turned the ball over 14 times. Julius Randle led the way for the Minnesota offense with 27 points and six assists on 15 shots.
Anthony Edwards leads the Minnesota offense this season with 29.3 points per game. Julius Randle is second on the roster, averaging 21 points to go along with the team-leading 5.1 assists. Jaden McDaniels averages 14.8 points, and Naz Reid is averaging 13.6 points per game this season. Rudy Gobert is averaging 11.1 points, along with the team leading 11.5 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Minnesota:
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- Anthony Edwards (GTD) – Knee
- Jaden McDaniels (Out) - Knee
Philadelphia looks to keep it rolling
Offensively, Philadelphia is averaging 116.6 points on 46% shooting from the floor this season, and Philadelphia has averaged 142.6 points per game over its last three wins. Defensively, Philadelphia is allowing 116.7 points per game this season. Officially, Philadelphia exploded in their last outing, scoring 153 points on 62% shooting, 49% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Philadelphia did just enough to give me 131 points on 52% shooting. Philadelphia won the rebounding battle by 9 and forced 12 turnovers in the win. Paul George led the way for the Philadelphia offense with 39 points on 22 shots.
Tyrese Maxey leads the Philadelphia offense this season with 28.8 points and 6.8 assists per game. Joel Embiid is second on the team with 26.9 points, and Paul George is averaging 17.5 points per game. Big man Andre Drummond averages 6.4 points to go along with the team-leading 8.4 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Philadelphia:
- Johni Broome (Out) – Knee
- Joel Embiid (GTD) – Illness
Minnesota vs Philadelphia Pick
- Minnesota vs Philadelphia Spread Pick
Both teams have been strong all season, but Philadelphia will have the edge in this matchup. Minnesota is beat up and struggling as of late, and that will carry into this mashup. Look for Philadelphia to do the work on their home floor on both ends of the court to get the needed victory. Take Philadelphia on Friday night to do the job as they get the winning cover at home against Minnesota.
- Minnesota vs Philadelphia Over/Under Pick
Both teams were about even, but Minnesota historically has not ended as of late, so look for the Philadelphia defense to be the difference in this game, as they control things from the opening minutes. Look for Philadelphia to do the job; they get the win and cover at home, but the Minnesota offense will continue to struggle. Take the under Friday night as the Philadelphia 76ers at the home victory.
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