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Minnesota Timberwolves @ Milwaukee Bucks

Matchup model · Friday, November 27, 2026

Minnesota Timberwolves
Away · off 70.7 / def 64.6
47% win
@
118119
proj · O/U 237 · 98.7 pace
Milwaukee Bucks
Home · off 70.9 / def 51
53% win

Game markets

Moneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves+113
Milwaukee Bucks-113
53% / 47% win
Spread
Milwaukee Bucks -0.5
home covers 50%
+5.569%+2.560%-0.550%-3.540%-6.531%
Total
O/U 237
98.7 pace
229o67%233o59%237o50%241o41%245o33%
Minnesota TimberwolvesDrop coverageoff 70.7 · def 64.6 · pace 99.7
Anthony EdwardsGuard
Medium · 55
PrimaryJaime Jaquez Jr.· 72 Perimeter DSolid defender
Secondary: Ryan Rollins · help from Myles Turner
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points33.635.4
33.563%Over
Rebounds5.25.4
563%Over
Assists4.24.4
462%Over
Pts + Reb + Ast4345.2
4363%Over
Pts + Reb38.840.8
3962%Over
Pts + Ast37.839.8
3861%Over
Points — chance to reach
30+82%35+53%40+22%45+6%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
40+79%45+51%50+22%55+6%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense51/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderJaime Jaquez Jr. · 72
Solid defender on the ball.
Pace98.7 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Neutral vs drop coverage.
VenueAway
On the road — small drag.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Anthony Edwards draws Milwaukee Bucks's drop coverage scheme — sits the big back to wall off the rim and lives with contested mid-range looks.

Primary assignment projects to Jaime Jaquez Jr. (solid defender, 72 Perimeter D), Ryan Rollins secondary, with Myles Turner as the low-man/help.

Model lines Edwards at 35.4 pts (range 30–40.8) vs a 33.5 line — a good chance to clear it (63%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Milwaukee Bucks (53%), projected 118–119, ~237 total at 98.7 pace.

LaMelo BallGuard
Medium · 55
PrimaryJaime Jaquez Jr.· 72 Perimeter DSolid defender
Secondary: Ryan Rollins · help from Myles Turner
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points19.520.6
19.562%Over
Rebounds4.74.9
4.562%Over
Assists77.3
757%Lean over
Pts + Reb + Ast31.232.7
3165%Over
Pts + Reb24.225.4
2465%Over
Pts + Ast26.527.8
26.562%Over
Points — chance to reach
15+95%20+57%25+10%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
30+72%35+31%40+6%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense51/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderJaime Jaquez Jr. · 72
Solid defender on the ball.
Pace98.7 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Neutral vs drop coverage.
VenueAway
On the road — small drag.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

LaMelo Ball draws Milwaukee Bucks's drop coverage scheme — sits the big back to wall off the rim and lives with contested mid-range looks.

Primary assignment projects to Jaime Jaquez Jr. (solid defender, 72 Perimeter D), Ryan Rollins secondary, with Myles Turner as the low-man/help.

Model lines Ball at 20.6 pts (range 17.4–23.7) vs a 19.5 line — a good chance to clear it (62%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Milwaukee Bucks (53%), projected 118–119, ~237 total at 98.7 pace.

Milwaukee BucksDrop coverageoff 70.9 · def 51 · pace 97.7
Ryan RollinsGuard
Medium · 61
PrimaryJaden McDaniels· 84 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Ayo Dosunmu · help from Rudy Gobert
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points22.322.9
22.554%Lean over
Rebounds5.15.2
558%Over
Assists7.57.7
7.555%Lean over
Pts + Reb + Ast34.935.8
3557%Lean over
Pts + Reb27.428.1
27.556%Lean over
Pts + Ast29.830.6
3055%Lean over
Points — chance to reach
20+77%25+29%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
30+88%35+56%40+20%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense64.6/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderJaden McDaniels · 84
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace98.7 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.
VenueHome
Home floor — small boost.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Ryan Rollins draws Minnesota Timberwolves's drop coverage scheme — sits the big back to wall off the rim and lives with contested mid-range looks.

Primary assignment projects to Jaden McDaniels (strong defender, 84 Perimeter D), Ayo Dosunmu secondary, with Rudy Gobert as the low-man/help.

Model lines Rollins at 22.9 pts (range 19.4–26.4) vs a 22.5 line — a lean to clear it (54%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Milwaukee Bucks (53%), projected 119–118, ~237 total at 98.7 pace.

Tyler HerroGuard
Medium · 61
PrimaryJaden McDaniels· 84 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Ayo Dosunmu · help from Rudy Gobert
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points22.222.8
2258%Over
Rebounds5.15.2
558%Over
Assists4.84.9
548%Lean under
Pts + Reb + Ast32.133
3258%Over
Pts + Reb27.328
27.555%Lean over
Pts + Ast2727.7
2756%Lean over
Points — chance to reach
20+76%25+29%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
30+74%35+33%40+6%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense64.6/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderJaden McDaniels · 84
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace98.7 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.
VenueHome
Home floor — small boost.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Tyler Herro draws Minnesota Timberwolves's drop coverage scheme — sits the big back to wall off the rim and lives with contested mid-range looks.

Primary assignment projects to Jaden McDaniels (strong defender, 84 Perimeter D), Ayo Dosunmu secondary, with Rudy Gobert as the low-man/help.

Model lines Herro at 22.8 pts (range 19.3–26.3) vs a 22 line — a lean to clear it (58%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Milwaukee Bucks (53%), projected 119–118, ~237 total at 98.7 pace.