Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
Planning on watching today’s Timberwolves and Warriors game? Catch the action at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA, as the Warriors hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on NBCS.
The over/under for this game is set at 223.5 points, and the Warriors are the home favorites against the Timberwolves in a Western conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Golden State Warriors – Minnesota Timberwolves odds
Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Timberwolves and Warriors did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Timberwolves have a record of 2-1. The Timberwolves also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 213 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- Through their last five road contests, the Timberwolves offense has averaged 109 points per game while allowing an average of 113. Minnesota posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 1-4 ATS.
- Golden State has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 109 points per game while allowing 110. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Timberwolves have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
- The last ten games that Golden State was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 6-4 straight up.
Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Coming into today’s matchup, the Timberwolves is focused on adding to their five game winning streak, with an overall record of 6-2. Throughout their eight games, the Timberwolves have posted a 4-0 record against Western Conference opponents, while going 2-2 in non-conference matchups.
Minnesota currently has an ATS record of 5-3, placing them above .500 against the spread. On the road, the Timberwolves have yet to cover the spread and are 5-0 at home vs. the spread.
Minnesota currently holds an over/under record of 4-4-0 for the season. They have an average over/under line of 221.5 in their games, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is -6.9.
The Timberwolves offense is coming off a game in which they scored 117 points vs. the Spurs. Overall their field goal percentage was 49.4% while connecting on 10 threes. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team in scoring, putting up 29 points. Additionally, Anthony Edwards contributed 28 points for the Timberwolves.
Currently, the Timberwolves’ defense holds the 1st rank in the NBA, allowing 102.2 points per game.
The Minnesota defense has allowed opponents to shoot 32.1% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 42.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Minnesota.
In today’s game against the Timberwolves, the Warriors aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 6-4. Throughout their 10 games, the Warriors have posted a 5-2 record against Western Conference opponents, while going 1-2 in non-conference matchups.
Golden State has an overall ATS record of 5-5 as they come into today’s game. Golden State has covered the spread in two straight road games and are 5-2 ATS on the road compared to 0-3 at home.
Coming into the game, the Warriors have a below .500 over/under record of 4-6-0. The average over/under line in their games is 226.6 and they have a -1.3 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
The Warriors offense is coming off a game where they scored 110 points against the Cavaliers. They posted a field goal percentage of 41.1% and connected on 13 threes. The team’s top scorer is Stephen Curry, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 30, while Klay Thompson also carries a PPG average of 16.1 into the game.
So far, the Warriors’ defense is ranked 10th in the league at 110.9 points per contest.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Warriors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.6% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 34.0% from downtown.
Even though they are 2 point underdogs, we see the Timberwolves winning this game by a score of 113-110.
Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips
- We like the Timberwolves on the moneyline (+108)
- The Timberwolves are also our pick on the spread at +2
- Our NBA model projects 223 points, and we suggest taking the under
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Jordan McLaughlin – Knee – Out
- Naz Reid – Neck – Questionable
- Anthony Edwards – Illness – Questionable
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
