Timberwolves vs. Pistons Prediction: Minnesota to Win, Anthony Edwards Projected for Big Game in Saturday's NBA Matchup [1/4/2025]

The Detroit Pistons will face the favored Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

The Pistons, with stars such as Cade Cunningham, Malik Beasley and Jalen Duren, are set to take on the Timberwolves, featuring Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Naz Reid.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Timberwolves as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Minnesota-Detroit game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Timberwolves are more likely to win, while the Pistons have a lower chance of victory."

For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Timberwolves vs. Pistons predictions page.

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Wolves vs. Pistons Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's action between the Pistons and Timberwolves at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Detroit Pistons
• Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
• Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Pistons and Timberwolves gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Timberwolves vs. Pistons matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Minnesota vs. Detroit picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Timberwolves vs. Pistons Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NBA game between the Timberwolves and Pistons 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Timberwolves a 71% chance of defeating the Pistons. Our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 111-105.

According to our model, the Pistons (+6.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 216-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.

Timberwolves vs. Pistons Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Timberwolves	Pistons
Spread	-6.5 (-110)	+6.5 (-108)
Moneyline	-255	+220
Total	o216 (-105)	u216 (-115)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Timberwolves vs. Pistons Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Timberwolves vs. Pistons matchup is on the total.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

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Timberwolves vs. Pistons Player Props

Betting on Minnesota vs. Detroit NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Little Caesars Arena.

Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves in scoring, while Cade Cunningham is projected to be the top scorer for the Pistons.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Timberwolves, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat the Pistons on Saturday.

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