Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

Read our Warriors vs Timberwolves prediction for this NBA regular season game in Minneapolis. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Warriors have a road matchup with Minnesota at 19-20.
  • The Warriors are averaging 111 points per game so far.
  • The Warriors are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Timberwolves.
  • The Timberwolves play host to the Warriors with a 21-18 record.
  • Minnesota has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (11th).
  • The Timberwolves are coming off a 120-106 win vs. the Warriors.

Warriors vs Timberwolves Prediction

The Golden State Warriors will travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Western Conference matchup. The game will tip-off at 9:30 ET and can be seen on ESPN.

Minnesota (-217) is currently favored by 5.5 points over Golden State (+182). The over/under line for the game is sitting at 215.5 points. The Timberwolves are 21-18 on the season and are currently 8th in the Western Conference. The Warriors are 19-20 and are 12th in the West. Golden State has lost two straight games.

Warriors vs. Timberwolves Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Where: Minneapolis at Target Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 15th
  • Betting Odds MIN -5.5, GS +182 | MIN -217 O/U 215.5

Warriors Preview: Can the Warriors Lock in a Win at Minneapolis?

The Warriors fell to 19-20 on the season after a 104-101 road loss to the Raptors on Monday. Golden State, who entered the game as 5.5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 205 fell well short of the O/U line of 229.5.

Golden State went on a 12-0 run, stretching their lead from 41-36 to 53-36. However, after a 28-23 3rd quarter, the Warriors couldn’t hold on, as the Raptors outscored them 29-23 in the 4th to take the win.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 26 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at 40% in their 104-101 loss to the Raptors. Andrew Wiggins added 20 points, also making 4 threes, while Kyle Anderson contributed 13 points, shooting 80% from the field and hitting 2 threes.

Golden State connected on 16 threes, shooting 34.8% from deep, but struggled overall, finishing with a 39.8% field goal percentage. Curry scored 8 points in the 1st quarter, while Anderson added 8 in the 2nd, and Dennis Schröder contributed 8 points in the 3rd.

Despite a solid defensive effort, the Warriors couldn't pull out a win against the Raptors, allowing 104 points. They gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing 24 and 23 points, respectively. The 4th quarter saw them give up 29 points. Overall, the Raptors shot 47% from the field.

Golden State limited Toronto to 12 made threes, though the Raptors shot 41% from deep. The Warriors sent the Raptors to the line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws. Defensively, the Warriors recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks.

Timberwolves Preview: Will Minnesota Come Through as Home Favorites?

The Warriors fell to 19-20 on the season after a 104-101 road loss to the Raptors on Monday. Golden State, who entered the game as -5.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 205 were well below the O/U line of 229.5.

Golden State looked to be in control after a 12-0 run stretched their lead from 41-36 to 53-36. However, the Raptors clawed back, and despite the Warriors leading 78-75 going into the 4th quarter, Toronto outscored them 29-23 in the final period to seal the win.

Anthony Edwards erupted for 41 points, including 20 in the 4th quarter, to lead the Timberwolves to a win over the Wizards. He also added 7 assists and 6 rebounds, shooting 56% from the field and hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% clip.

Julius Randle contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Donte DiVincenzo added 13 points, with 7 coming in the 2nd quarter. The Timberwolves hit 14 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 49.4% overall.

The Timberwolves held the Wizards to 106 points on Monday, giving up 20 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. Washington scored 32 points in the 3rd, but Minnesota still managed to secure the win.

Defensively, the Timberwolves allowed the Wizards to shoot 44% from the field, including 42% from three-point range, where Washington hit 17 threes. Minnesota sent the Wizards to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 9. The Timberwolves recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Warriors vs Timberwolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three games away from home, the Warriors have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 101 points per game in these contests.
  • Across their last three home contests, Minnesota has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 109 points per game.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
  • Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Timberwolves struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 4-1.

Warriors vs Timberwolves Prediction

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