Portland at Minnesota

Portland is 15-5 ATS its last 20 meetings in Minnesota. The Trail Blazers will try to get back to the point where they shot 50 percent in a blowout win against New Orleans on opening night. The Blazers have shot only 40.6 percent since as they lost a home-and-home against the Phoenix Suns. The guard tandem of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum are each averaging 22.7 points, but need help from the rest of the team that is still learning to play together. Karl-Anthony Towns is the big news for the Timberwolves as the rookie is averaging 21 points on 58.6 percent shooting. Minnesota is coming off a 95-78 win at Denver on Friday. Minnesota is just 1-7 ATS its last eight home games dating to last season. Look for Portland to keep this one close. Play the Trail Blazers on Monday night.