Minnesota Timberwolves Away - Second of Back-to-Back Betting Trend
ATS Record, ROI Analysis & Historical Performance Data (2014-2024)
The public often underestimates the Minnesota Timberwolves in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as away - second of back-to-back, the Minnesota Timberwolves hold a record of 22-17-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +7.7% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $3 over this period.
Year-by-Year Performance
| Season | Record | Win % | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1-1-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 2-1-0 | 0.0% | +27.3% |
| 2017 | 4-5-0 | 0.0% | -15.2% |
| 2018 | 2-2-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 3-1-0 | 0.0% | +43.2% |
| 2020 | 3-1-0 | 0.0% | +43.2% |
| 2021 | 0-2-0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 2-3-0 | 0.0% | -23.6% |
| 2023 | 2-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2024 | 3-1-0 | 0.0% | +43.2% |
Why This Trend Exists
The Timberwolves' strong performance as road underdogs on the second night of back-to-backs stems from their young core's adaptability and the coaching staff's strategic adjustments. Minnesota's roster, built around explosive athletes like Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, actually thrives in the simplified game planning that comes with limited preparation time. The team tends to play looser and more instinctively when they can't overthink schemes, allowing their natural athleticism to take over. Road back-to-backs often create line value for Minnesota because oddsmakers heavily weight the fatigue factor, but the Wolves have consistently shown they can maintain their defensive intensity even on tired legs. Their switching defense translates well to these scenarios since it requires less complex communication than traditional schemes. The team's youth also provides a recovery advantage that veteran-heavy squads lack. Bettors should target this spot when Minnesota faces teams that rely heavily on execution over talent, as the Wolves' raw ability often overwhelms structured opponents in these grinding situations. This trend carries the most weight when the spread reflects significant concern about the back-to-back scheduling disadvantage, typically when Minnesota is getting three or more points on the road.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minnesota Timberwolves's ATS record as away - second of back-to-back?
The Minnesota Timberwolves have a 22-17-0 ATS record when playing away on the second night of back-to-back games from 2014-2024. This translates to a 56.4% ATS win rate over 39 games in this situation.
Is betting on the Minnesota Timberwolves as away - second of back-to-back profitable?
Yes, betting on the Timberwolves in this situation has been profitable with a 7.7% ROI. Despite the 0.0% straight-up win rate, their strong ATS performance has generated positive returns for bettors.
How does this compare to the league average?
This 56.4% ATS rate significantly outperforms the typical league average of around 50% for teams in similar scheduling disadvantages. Most teams struggle ATS on road back-to-backs, making Minnesota's performance notably strong.
BACK This Trend
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All trends in The Archives are calculated from official game results and closing point spreads from 2014 to 2024. ROI assumes a flat $100 bet at standard -110 juice. Win rate is calculated as wins divided by total decisions (pushes excluded). A minimum of 10 games is required for a trend to be published. Data is sourced from The Odds API and verified against official league records.