Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-155) will host the Warriors (+128) in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is favored by 3.5 points and the over/under line is 219.
This game will take place at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on NBCS.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Timberwolves have gone a perfect 3-0 in their last three head to head matchups vs. the Warriors. Against the spread, the Timberwolves have fared well when favored vs. the Warriors, going 2-0-1.
- The Warriors are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- In their last ten games at home, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 8-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 117 points per game in these contests.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
- As the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
In games this season, the Warriors have had an average combined scoring total of 235.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 219 is lower than all but two of their games this season.
Golden State has gone 34-34-1 on the over/under this season, with 67 of their games having higher O/U lines than 219. In their last game against the Pacers, the teams combined for 234 points, which was below the O/U line of 241.5.
The Warriors are 37-31 against the spread this season, including a 22-10 ATS record on the road. As the underdog, their ATS record is 15-8 compared to 15-21 as the favorite.
Following a 123-111 loss to the Pacers, the Warriors are now 36-33 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 10th place and 5th in the Pacific Division.
For the season, the Warriors are 18-14 on the road, and their average scoring margin on the road is +3.0 points per game. As the underdog, they are 7-17 straight-up and 15-8 vs. the spread.
Overall, the Warriors have an O/U record of 34-34-1 for the season.
When it comes to scoring, the Warriors are 7th in the NBA at 118.5 points per game. Interestingly, they have been better on the road, averaging 119.1 points compared to 117.9 at home (11th).
Golden State’s offense is built around the three-point shot. They are 2nd in the league in three-point attempts (39.4) and makes (14.8). Overall, they are 8th in three-point shooting at 37%.
On the season, the Warriors have outscored the NBA average in 59.4% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 8th in the league at 100 possessions per game.
The Warriors’ defense is presently ranked 19th in the league, allowing an average of 116.9 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 54.5% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.9% of their three-point attempts.
Minnesota has a record of 48-22 this season, which is good for 3rd place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 33-12 and 11-3 against division opponents.
This season, Minnesota has been favored in 54 of their 70 games and have gone 40-14 in those games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +8.8 points per game.
Looking at their ATS record, the Timberwolves are 36-33 for the season and have covered the spread in five straight games. At home, they are 16-17 ATS and have gone 2-0 ATS in their last two games.
In their most recent game, Minnesota defeated the Cavaliers by a score of 104-91. The O/U line for that game was 206.5, and the Timberwolves were favored by 7.5 points.
On the season, Minnesota has an O/U record of 35-35, and their games have averaged 219.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 219 points.
At home, the Timberwolves are 24th in the NBA in scoring at 111.5 points per game. Overall, they are 18th in the league in scoring at 113.1 points per game. In terms of pace, Minnesota is 23rd in the NBA at 97.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Timberwolves are 10th in field goal percentage at 48%. From beyond the arc, they are 4th in three-point shooting at 38%. However, Minnesota is just 17th in two-point shooting at 54%.
So far this season, the Timberwolves have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.3% of their games. In terms of free throws, Minnesota is 11th in made free throws at 17.9 per game.
The Timberwolves’ defense is presently ranked 1st in the league, allowing an average of 106.5 points per contest. Most recently, the Timberwolves’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 91 points to the Cavaliers.
The Timberwolves enter this game as 3.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 111-109.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- Take the Timberwolves on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Warriors (+3.5)
- Projecting a combined 220 points, we like the over
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Rudy Gobert – Rib – Questionable
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Knee – Out
- Anthony Edwards – Finger – Questionable
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
