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The Toronto Raptors (35-26) are underdogs (by 4.5 points) to extend a three-game road win streak when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (39-23) on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET.
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Timberwolves vs. Raptors Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Timberwolves 117, Raptors 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-202)
- Total Pick: Over 225.5 (computer predicts 229.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Timberwolves (-4.5)
Recent Timberwolves vs. Raptors Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2026 | Timberwolves | -1.5 | 228.5 | -143 | +120 | 128-126 MIN |
| 11/21/2024 | Timberwolves | -7 | 225.5 | -270 | +221 | 110-105 TOR |
| 10/26/2024 | Timberwolves | -14.5 | 219 | -1163 | +725 | 112-101 MIN |
Timberwolves 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Minnesota's ATS record is 27-35-0 this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 4.5 points or more, the Timberwolves have a 17-27 record against the spread.
- Minnesota has hit the over in 30 of its 61 games with a set total (49.2%).
- The Timberwolves have been favorites in 49 games this season and won 34 (69.4%) of those contests.
- Minnesota has a record of 26-13, a 66.7% win rate, when it's favored by -202 or more by bookmakers this season.
Raptors 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Toronto has a 30-31-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Raptors have a 9-5 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 4.5 points or more.
- A total of 24 of Toronto's 61 games with a set total have hit the over (39.3%).
- The Raptors have been the moneyline underdog 25 total times this season. They've finished 12-13 in those games.
- Toronto has gone 4-6 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +168 or longer (40%).
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Timberwolves vs. Raptors Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Joe Ingles: Out (Personal),
Jaylen Clark: Questionable (Illness),
Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Foot)
Raptors
Raptors:
Brandon Ingram: Questionable (Thumb),
Collin Murray-Boyles: Out (Thumb)
Timberwolves vs. Raptors Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSN and SportsNet
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
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