The Golden State Warriors play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Chase Center on Friday night. Here’s a Warriors vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Warriors vs Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in fine form as they were riding a five-game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the Suns in a 108-105 loss on Monday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 40 points on 15 of 21 shooting, Julius Randle added 21 points with eight assists on seven of 11 shooting while Rudy Gobert chipped in with 15 points on seven of nine shooting. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 47 percent from the field and 11 of 42 from the 3-point line as they worked their way back from an early 11-point deficit to take the narrow lead late in the third quarter. However, it was the Suns who opened the fourth quarter on a crucial 14-4 run to reclaim the lead for good. Naz Reid had a night to forget as he shot just two of 12 from the field to finish with just six points in 30 minutes off the bench.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have been in decent form as they’ve won four of their last seven games overall. They will be aiming for a third straight victory after making light work of the Bulls in a 123-91 road win on Sunday. Brandin Podziemski led the team with 21 points, eight rebounds and seven assists off the bench, Jimmy Butler III and Quinten Post each scored 19 points while De’Anthony Melton chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Warriors shot 50 percent from the field and 22 of 47 from the 3-point line as they caught fire early with 38 points in the first quarter to jump out in front by double digits. They did it again with a dominant 36-15 fourth quarter thanks mostly to their bench players as no starter played more than 29 minutes.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last nine games as home favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Warriors have lost each of their last seven games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have won three of their last four games as underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Warriors’ last six games.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last nine games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Warriors vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves are shorthanded for this one as they have ruled out Mike Conley, and they are keeping an eye on Anthony Edwards, who is questionable for this one. Meanwhile, the Warriors have ruled out Al Horford and Draymond Green for this one. This is definitely one of those games where you should check the lineups before tipoff given the injury cloud hanging over the Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards. With that being said, the Timberwolves come into this contest as the hotter team, but the Warriors have regained a bit of form lately and they will like their chances if Edwards isn’t able to suit up. The Warriors are also missing Draymond Green though, so in what should be a close one, I will lean with the Timberwolves in the points with my fingers crossed that Edwards is good to go.