Golden State Warriors
Minnesota Timberwolves
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
Wolves to Make Short Work of Warriors

No. 7 Golden State Warriors (48-34, 24-17 Away) play No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, 25-16 at Home) in game 1 of this NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinal matchup at Target Center.

We’re very excited to see the Wolves at -7 on the spread and think it’s a good number for the favorites to cover against the Warriors at odds of -114.

Warriors 116-115 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Golden State Warriors triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Houston Rockets were beaten 103-89 at Toyota Center. Buddy Hield scored 33 points, with Stephen Curry getting 22 and Jimmy Butler 20.

Minnesota Timberwolves have now achieved seven straight home wins. In their last game, they won on the road at Crypto.com Arena when beating LA Lakers 103-96. Rudy Gobert racked up 27 points and 24 rebounds, Julius Randle scored 23 points, with Anthony Edwards getting 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Warriors beat the Wolves when the teams last met. It was a 116-115 scoreline at Target Center. The Warriors have three straight wins against the Wolves. However, they have lost 6 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Warriors logo Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
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Golden State Warriors – Last 10 Games

The Warriors have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 107.1 points, 38.6 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 9.8 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 44.3% from the field and 78.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 105.4 points and 47.2 rebounds per matchup.

Stephen Curry is averaging 25.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 4.4 (41.5%) 3-pointers made.

Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

The Wolves have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.8 points, 45.1 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field and 77.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 104.2 points and 38.6 rebounds.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.2 points, 5.0 assists and 3.9 (36.1%) 3-pointers made, while Rudy Gobert has an average of 11.4 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Golden State Warriors lineup: Brandin Podziemski, Buddy Hield, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry.

Minnesota Timberwolves lineup: Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle.

Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks

Get with Wolves with a -7 spread. We like this pick and are backing the favorites at odds of -114 to enjoy a solid victory in this NBA showdown.

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with lots of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Warriors vs Timberwolves stats:

  • The -7 line has been covered by Wolves in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -7 line has been covered by Wolves in 7 of their last 10 games at home.

Wolves -7 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Stephen Curry Under 26.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Stephen Curry (Warriors) has recorded an average of 20 points in the past 5 games on the road. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -112.

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Julius Randle Over 20.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Julius Randle (Wolves) has totaled Over 20.5 points in 4 straight games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -110 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

Latest Julius Randle Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Timberwolves -7
Totals Over 209.5
Player Points Stephen Curry Under 26.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Wolves to cover the -7 spread along with Over 209.5. Add in Stephen Curry (Warriors) to score Under 26.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Warriors Warriors logo 104 - 113 Timberwolves logo Timberwolves

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back the Timberwolves to win 113-104 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.

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Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Wolves Could Have the Edge Say the Books

The Minnesota Timberwolves odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -238 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 70% chance of winning. Golden State Warriors are the underdogs at +198 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 6 and the total points line is currently 210.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to wager Over 210.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Anthony Edwards Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to land the most baskets is Anthony Edwards. Odds of -115 can be found for him scoring Over 27.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.

Player Points
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 27.5
-115
Under 27.5
-115
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Stephen Curry (Warriors)
Over 25.5
-123
Under 25.5
-108
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 21.5
-120
Under 21.5
-112
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 19.5
-114
Under 19.5
-118
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Player Assists
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
+105
Under 5.5
-139
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Stephen Curry (Warriors)
Over 5.5
-108
Under 5.5
-122
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 5.5
-114
Under 5.5
-118
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-110
Under 4.5
-120
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Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 10.5
-120
Under 10.5
-110
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
-127
Under 6.5
-105
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 6.5
-100
Under 6.5
-132
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
-127
Under 6.5
-105
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Stats
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Golden State Warriors Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Stephen Curry 37 31.58 1011 185 27.3 5.0 4.5 3.7 0.4 1.1
Jimmy Butler 38 31.1 760 185 20.0 4.9 0.8 5.6 0.2 1.4
Brandin Podziemski 47 26.7 573 161 12.2 3.4 1.8 4.4 0.2 1.2

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 36 36.03 1093 135 30.4 3.8 3.6 5.3 0.8 1.3
Julius Randle 46 33.66 1026 250 22.3 5.4 1.6 7.0 0.2 1.1
Jaden McDaniels 44 32.13 651 126 14.8 2.9 1.4 4.5 0.9 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Golden State Warriors Injury Table

Type
Name
Info

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Rob Dillingham
Injured

Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup
3 Jaden McDaniels
5 Anthony Edwards
10 Mike Conley
27 Rudy Gobert
30 Julius Randle
Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Confirmed Lineup
2 Brandin Podziemski
7 Buddy Hield
10 Jimmy Butler
23 Draymond Green
30 Stephen Curry

Previous Golden State Warriors Lineups

25 Jan NBA
Warriors 111-85 Timberwolves
22 Jan NBA
Warriors 115-123 Mavericks
20 Jan NBA
Raptors 145-127 Warriors
19 Jan NBA
Heat 112-135 Warriors
17 Jan NBA
Hornets 116-136 Warriors
15 Jan NBA
Knicks 113-126 Warriors
13 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 97-119 Warriors
11 Jan NBA
Hawks 124-111 Warriors
09 Jan NBA
Kings 103-137 Warriors
07 Jan NBA
Bucks 113-120 Warriors

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

25 Jan NBA
Warriors 111-85 Timberwolves
22 Jan NBA
Bulls 120-115 Timberwolves
20 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 122-127 Jazz
17 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 123-126 Spurs
16 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 105-110 Rockets
13 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 139-106 Bucks
11 Jan NBA
Spurs 103-104 Timberwolves
10 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 134-146 Cavaliers
08 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 122-131 Timberwolves
06 Jan NBA
Heat 94-122 Timberwolves

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
76ers 43 34 0.558 116.5 116.5 0 22-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 2W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 56 21 0.727 117.5 109.6 7.9 31-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 59 18 0.766 119.6 111.1 8.5 29-7 30-11 12-3 34-14 10-0 11W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 56 21 0.727 117.5 109.6 7.9 31-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 8-2 2W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
76ers 43 34 0.558 116.5 116.5 0 22-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 2W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 18 0.766 119.6 111.1 8.5 29-7 30-11 12-3 34-14 10-0 11W
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 18 0.766 119.6 111.1 8.5 29-7 30-11 12-3 34-14 10-0 11W
Pistons 56 21 0.727 117.5 109.6 7.9 31-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 8-2 2W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
76ers 43 34 0.558 116.5 116.5 0 22-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 2W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak