Raptors vs Timberwolves

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Toronto Raptors at Minnesota Timberwolves on January 19. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

Generally, I tend to think of the Raptors as an Under team with their combination of a shaky offense and usually stout defense. Their half-court offense is streaky at the best of times, and the team ranks dead last in the NBA in effective field goal percentage and 29th in 3-point shooting percentage, which is specifically what you need to take advantage of against a team like the T-Wolves. [Timberwolves](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/minnesota-timberwolves) are arguably the worst team in the NBA when it comes to defending the 3-ball. Since the start of January, the Raptors are surrendering 115.8 points per contest and rank 26th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage in nine games played. Whether it is the way they collapse on the ball when [Rudy Gobert](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/544/rudy-gobert) is playing or the slack coverage on the line, Minny gives up a ton of open looks from deep. [Raptors](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/toronto-raptors)' uneven play as a team this season. If they are close to full health, I would lean to the Over, but I’m staying away for now. There have been at least four instances in the last nine games where the Raptors were favored when they shouldn’t have been. The Raptors are currently laying 5.5 points in this matchup but have really struggled to cover as favorites recently. The Wolves have been hit with a rash of injuries and could be shorthanded for this matchup. That’s a big jump up from his 15.2 field goal attempts per game this season, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see him keep that up tonight against Minnesota. Simply put, the Toronto Raptors have not lived up to expectations.

Minnesota Timberwolves: F Jaden McDaniels; F Kyle Anderson; C Naz Reid; G Anthony Edwards; D'Angelo Russell. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting ...

Jordan McLaughlin (calf) and Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) are out. (foot) is out. Toronto: Dalano Banton (hip) is questionable. Despite the loss, Toronto is 4-2 over its last six games and appears to be gaining momentum heading into the second half of the season. Jaden McDaniels led the team in scoring for the first time this season with 18 points. Minnesota led by seven points entering the fourth quarter but was outscored by 11 in the final period.

Toronto is favored by 5 points in the latest Timberwolves vs. Raptors odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under is set at 231.5. Before entering any ...

[Rudy Gobert](/nba/players/2067669/rudy-gobert/) (groin) and [Karl-Anthony Towns](/nba/players/2152531/karl-anthony-towns/) (calf). Raptors](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230119_TOR@MIN/). Small forward [OG Anunoby](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/players/playerpage/2844732) had a pretty forgettable game, playing for 34 minutes but putting up just five points on 2-for-13 shooting. Raptors 10,000 times and the results are in. The losing side was boosted by small forward [Kyle Anderson](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/players/playerpage/2135515), who almost dropped a triple-double on 13 points, 11 boards, and eight dimes. The model has simulated Timberwolves vs. Toronto has a clean injury report entering tonight's contest, and the Raptors are one of the most active defensive teams in the NBA. You can [head to SportsLine to see its picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/timberwolves-vs-raptors-odds-line-spread-proven-model-reveals-nba-picks-predictions-for-jan-19-2023/#ttag=01192023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_raptorstwolvesauto). Here are several [NBA betting lines](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds) for Raptors vs. The model enters Week 14 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 45-20 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,200. Before entering any Raptors vs. Raptors odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under is set at 231.5.

It's time to move past last game, and move onto tonight. Time to start fresh, and hopefully the bench and defense are on that same page, as the Raptors look ...

Especially against a Bucks team that is strong on the defensive end. I have not been shy to go in on the Raptors’ defense this season. The Toronto Raptors in the past few seasons have built their identity off competing on the defensive end, and really getting into the opponent making life difficult for them. A stereotypical Raptors’ third quarter took them right out of it, and this eight point loss was a bigger gap in reality than on the scoresheet. But you may ask: “Why then, did we struggle so much defensively last game when those guys barely say the court?” That is exactly the point that I am getting at. Aside from that, their depth struggles on the defensive end. Last game it was at the hands to a starless After a three game win streak (their longest on the season), it looked like Toronto could potentially be ready to turn it around. But, if the Raptors struggled to outplay the Bucks without Multiple starters played 40+ minutes last game, and usually that would mean that you’re in a tight battle against a good opponent. If Nurse can’t look down his bench and trust someone to play over a guy who shot 2/13, then there is a problem. They wanted to make sure that it was clear which direction this team was heading in, before they made such a big decision.

The Toronto Raptors did their best to kick the Minnesota Timberwolves when they were down but couldn't capitalize on the rest advantage losing 128-126.

The Raptors drop to 20-26 with the loss, 1-2 on their three-game road trip and 6-15 on the road overall. The Raptors had the game in control for most of the night and enjoyed a strong outing offensively. They host the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks Saturday and Sunday before heading west for a seven-game swing. A theme for the season if there ever was one. VanVleet has played some of the best basketball of his season on the Raptors' three-game road trip and got Toronto going by seemingly getting into the paint anytime he wanted. answered with a three of his own to keep the Raptors' lead at eight to start the fourth. The Raptors shot 14-of-28 from three and 52.9 per cent from the floor overall, but their only score down in the last 5:54 of the game was a dunk by Barnes with 68 seconds left that tied the score, setting the stage for Russell winning at the line. Minnesota had lost their last two, was playing on the second night of a back-to-back having lost in Denver Wednesday while the Raptors were resting comfortably at the Four Seasons in downtown Minneapolis. In all, it was an impressive debut for the second-year pro who finished with nine points in 12 minutes and justified Nurse’s decision to play him ahead of regular rotation pieces [Chris Boucher](/basketball/nba/players/chris-boucher/901190) and [Christian Koloko](/basketball/nba/players/christian-koloko/1193674). Winning might tell one story but losing — and the way the Raptors have been losing — will tell another. The Raptors have their own issues, however, and are running out of time to fix them. The TWolves thought they’d be making a run at the Western Conference Finals.

Visit ESPN for the game recap of the Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA basketball game on January 19, 2023.

[Scottie Barnes](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4433134/scottie-barnes) had 12 of his season-high 29 points in the fourth for Toronto, which had won four of six. [Kyle Anderson](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2993874/kyle-anderson) added 20 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota, which was down [Rudy Gobert](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3032976/rudy-gobert) and [Austin Rivers](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6617/austin-rivers) and playing the second game of a back-to-back after a fourth-quarter collapse a night earlier in Denver. And it was too bad on some of them because we made the right plays and then didn’t take the shot.” [Fred VanVleet](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2991230/fred-vanvleet) added 25 points and 10 assists for the Raptors. Eventually, we just kind of locked in and tried to do what we’re supposed to do.” Toronto scored just seven points in the final 9:46.

The pregame narrative: Toronto hasn't been playing its best basketball lately but Minnesota will be missing two of its stars and is at a scheduling disadvantage ...

The Raptors should capitalize in a high-scoring game. The Timberwolves were in Denver yesterday and lost that game 122-118 with five players logging 32-plus minutes. He didn’t play yesterday and is doubtful to take the court tonight. Raptors over 117.5 points (-124): Minnesota’s defence simply can’t hold up without Gobert. Nick Nurse has also dominated this matchup in his tenure as head coach. The Raptors have cleared this total in four of their last five games and are averaging 120.8 points in that span.