Sat Apr 12 00:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Timberwolves’ Edwards Expected to Explode Against Injury-Ridden Nets

**MINNEAPOLIS, MN –** Anthony Edwards is on a hot streak, and sports analysts predict he’ll continue his scoring spree when the Minnesota Timberwolves face the Brooklyn Nets tonight. With the Nets severely depleted by injuries, Edwards is favored to surpass his over/under points total.

Edwards, averaging 27.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.6 assists this season, has recently demonstrated exceptional scoring prowess. He’s exceeded 30 points in three of his last five games, including a 44-point performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. His April average stands at an impressive 31 points per game.

The Nets, already eliminated from playoff contention, will be missing key players like D’Angelo Russell, Cameron Johnson, and Day’Ron Sharpe. This weakened lineup presents a prime opportunity for Edwards, who previously scored 28 points against Brooklyn earlier this season.

Betting analysts are favoring Edwards to score over 26.5 points, a bet considered likely even if the Nets were at full strength. Further fueling this prediction is Edwards’ strong performance in back-to-back games, averaging 29.6 points in those situations.

Beyond Edwards, analysts also highlight the potential for strong performances from Timberwolves teammates Rudy Gobert (over 11.5 points) and Julius Randle (over 4.5 assists), citing their recent improved stats and the Nets’ weakened defense. The game marks the second-to-last game of the regular season for the Timberwolves, who are headed to the Play-In Tournament.

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