Picking the Philadelphia 76ers Over the Minnesota Timberwolves

(Odds for the Philadelphia 76ers moneyline is currently around 1.33.)

As the NBA regular season winds down, it becomes harder for me to find games that interest me. This game does as both teams still have something to play for.

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing for home field advantage in the first round. They should want it as the Philadelphia 76ers have a way better record at home than on the road. The Philadelphia 76ers are 23-11 at home and only 18-19 on the road. The Philadelphia 76ers are very hot right now with a 5 game winning streak heading into this game.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are fighting to clinch a playoff spot. The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have a 2 game lead over the 9th place Denver Nuggets. Minnesota has been playing well recently, even without one of their best players, Jimmy Butler. The Minnesota Timberwolves are 4-2 in their last 6 games with a 2 game winning streak.

I'm leaning towards the Philadelphia 76ers here because of their great home record and 5 game winning streak. I'm VERY tempted by the Minnesota Timberwolves' generous +7 spread, but I guess I'll take the Philadelphia 76ers moneyline to be safe.

My pick is the Philadelphia 76ers moneyline.

(Game starts in about 1 hour 6 minutes.)