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Sacramento Kings-Minnesota Timberwolves: Preview, Betting Odds and Predictions

Two Teams Desperate to Stay in Playoff Hunt

The Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves are both clinging to their playoff hopes as the season winds down. The Kings are currently in the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference, while the Timberwolves are in the No. 7 spot. Both teams have been playing well of late, but they can't afford to slip up down the stretch.

Kings Riding High After Blowout Win

The Kings are coming off a 133-100 blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. De'Aaron Fox led the way with 26 points, while Domantas Sabonis added 22 points and 14 rebounds. The Kings shot 56.2% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range.

Timberwolves Bounce Back with Win Over Lakers

The Timberwolves bounced back from a tough loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday with a 111-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Anthony Edwards led the way with 29 points, while Rudy Gobert added 15 points and 21 rebounds. The Timberwolves shot 47.4% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range.

Matchup Preview

The Kings and Timberwolves will face off on Sunday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Kings are a 3-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 241. The Kings have won two of the three meetings between the two teams this season. The Timberwolves won the most recent meeting, a 117-110 victory in Minneapolis on February 26.

Betting Odds

* Kings -3 * Timberwolves +3 * Over/Under: 241

Predictions

The Kings are the slight favorite in this matchup, but the Timberwolves are a dangerous team at home. The Kings have been playing well of late, but they have struggled on the road this season. The Timberwolves have been playing better as of late and should be able to keep this game close. **Pick: Timberwolves +3**