Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup

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

  • The Spurs hold a 16-15 record so far.
  • The Spurs are averaging 111.2 points per game so far.
  • The Spurs are coming off a 96-87 win vs. the Timberwolves.
  • The Timberwolves are currently 16-14.
  • The Timberwolves are averaging 109.2 points per game so far.
  • The Timberwolves are coming off a 113-112 win vs. the Spurs.

Spurs vs Timberwolves Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-224) will host the Spurs (+186) in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is favored by 6 points and has won two straight games. The over/under line for this game is 214.5 points.

This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves are 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 16-14, while the Spurs are 9th at 16-15. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET and can be seen on FDSN.

Spurs vs. Timberwolves Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Where: Minneapolis at Target Center
  • Date: Sunday, December 29th
  • Betting Odds MIN -6, SA +186 | MIN -224 O/U 214.5

Spurs Preview: Will the Spurs Win in Minneapolis?

The Spurs improved to 16-15 on the season with a 96-87 road win over the Nets on Friday. San Antonio, favored by eight points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 183 points fell well short of the 212.5-point line.

After a slow start, the Spurs went on a 12-0 run, turning the game around by outscoring the Nets 30-19 in the 2nd quarter and 33-21 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter with a 74-62 lead and held on for the win, despite being outscored 25-22 in the final period.

Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 19 points and 7 rebounds in their win over the Nets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Julian Champagnie added 18 points, knocking down 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency, while Keldon Johnson contributed 15 points.

The Spurs shot 41% from the field, but connected on 41.4% of their threes, making 12 from beyond the arc. Wembanyama scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, while Champagnie added 10 of his 18 points in the 2nd quarter.

The Spurs put on a defensive clinic on Friday, holding the Nets to just 87 points. San Antonio was consistent throughout, allowing 22 points in the 1st quarter, 19 in the 2nd, 21 in the 3rd, and 25 in the 4th. Overall, they limited Brooklyn to 38% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Spurs held the Nets to 12 made threes on 29% shooting. They also kept Brooklyn off the free-throw line, where the Nets went 5/8. Defensively, San Antonio grabbed 32 rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and added 10 steals and 8 blocks.

Timberwolves Preview: Can Minnesota Live Up to the Hype at Home?

San Antonio moved to 16-15 on the season with a 96-87 road win over the Nets on Friday. The Spurs, favored by 8 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 183 points fell well short of the 212.5 O/U line.

After a slow start, trailing 22-11 after the 1st quarter, the Spurs went on a 12-0 run, flipping the game with a 30-19 2nd quarter. They extended their lead with a 33-21 3rd quarter and held off a late push from the Nets, who outscored them 25-22 in the 4th.

The Timberwolves connected on 21 threes at a 48.8% clip in their win over the Rockets, shooting 50.6% overall from the field. Julius Randle led the way with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, hitting 5 threes at 83.3% efficiency.

Anthony Edwards added 24 points, with 13 coming in the 1st quarter. Donte DiVincenzo knocked down 6 threes, finishing with 22 points, including 14 in the 2nd quarter.

Despite giving up 112 points, the Timberwolves' defense held strong enough to secure the win over the Rockets. They had their best defensive effort in the 1st quarter, allowing just 21 points, but struggled in the 2nd and 3rd, giving up 31 and 32 points, respectively. Minnesota allowed 28 points in the 4th quarter.

From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves limited the Rockets to 10 made threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Houston to the line 19 times, where the Rockets converted 12 free throws. Minnesota finished with 9 steals and 6 blocks.

Spurs vs Timberwolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Spurs last ten road games, the team averaged 107 points per game while allowing 112. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 4-6 straight-up.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Minnesota has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 106 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 3-7 straight up.
  • The last five games that Minnesota was favored, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.

Spurs vs Timberwolves Prediction

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