Timberwolves vs 76ers: Odds, Injury Report, Prediction, TV Channel for Nov. 19

After picking up huge road wins over Cleveland and Orlando this week, the Minnesota Timberwolves will look to extend their winning streak to a season-high three games when they visit Philadelphia to take on the 76ers Saturday night.

Minnesota will be playing against their fifth Eastern Conference opponent of the year, holding a 2-2 record against the East so far this season. This contest will revisit an old rivalry between Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid, and should serve as an exciting matchup between two teams with high aspirations in their respective conferences.

For the Timberwolves, it will be a big opportunity to continue getting their season back on track. As they take on a team that just defeated the 11-3 Milwaukee Bucks, knocking out the 76ers on their home floor would be a major accomplishment.

Timberwolves vs. 76ers Odds, Spread, Over/Under

The latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook have Minnesota as -3 point favorites against the spread. The Timberwolves are -156 on the moneyline, while the 76ers come in at +126.

The over/under for the matchup is 217.5. Through 15 games, the Timberwolves are averaging 115.1 points per game, while the 76ers are averaging 108.6 through 15 games.

Timberwolves Injury Report

• No injuries to report.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup will feature the clash of two high-powered frontcourts. Joel Embiid remains one of the most dominant individual forces in the NBA, and he seldom goes up against big men that can match his incredible size, strength, and skill.

But he will have his hands full when matching up with Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert on Saturday night. While two-big lineups are growing more scarce in the NBA landscape, they are highly effective against an All-NBA big of Embiid’s caliber.

This matchup of talented frontcourts becomes even more exciting when considering the history between Towns and Embiid. Back in October 2019, the two got into a skirmish that led to both of them being ejected. After Embiid hooked Towns’ arm, they began shoving and head-locking each other until they were separated.

Then in April 2021, the two went at it again, with Embiid intentionally fouling Towns on a drive and pulling him to the ground. This came after Towns had taken it to the basket and dunked all over Embiid earlier in the game.

Needless to say, it should be very interesting to see what’s in store between these two star big men tonight. The Timberwolves shouldn’t have any injured players out, but the 76ers will still be without James Harden. In addition, Tyrese Maxey left Philadelphia’s Friday night game against the Bucks with a left foot injury. His initial MRI came back negative, so it’s possible he plays on Saturday.

Overall, the 76ers are a team that has had more scoring struggles than expected so far this season, but they have also given up the third-least opponent points per game of any team in the league. Look for a defense-oriented game tonight, with the Timberwolves pulling out their third straight win over a Philadelphia team on their second night of a back-to-back.

Minnesota Timberwolves 105, Philadelphia 76ers 101

What channel is the Minnesota Timberwolves game on?

Saturday’s game will be broadcast nationwide on NBA TV, as well as locally on Bally Sports North and NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Live Stream

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Minnesota Timberwolves Next Game and Schedule

The Minnesota Timberwolves will return to their home court on Monday to take on the Miami Heat. After that, they’ll have a two-game road trip to Indiana and Charlotte, before returning to Minneapolis once again to face the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors.

Nov. 21 vs Heat 

Nov. 23 at Pacers

Nov. 25 at Hornets

Nov. 27 vs Warriors

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.