Minnesota Timberwolves (11-10) vs. Golden State Warriors (12-8)
December 6, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Golden State Warriors -1.5; Over/Under: +219.5
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors duke it out at the Chase Center on Friday night. Here’s a Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves look to have moved on from their ugly four-game skid as they are now gunning for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the Clippers in a 108-80 road win on Wednesday. Julius Randle led the team with 20 points and four assists, Anthony Edwards added 16 points with six rebounds, four assists, and four steals while Mike Conley chipped in with 11 points.
As a team, the Timberwolves shot 48 percent from the field and 16 of 44 from the 3-point line, but this win was all about their defense as they were always in control after limiting the Clippers to just 14 points in the first quarter and just 32 points in the first half. The Timberwolves led by as many as 41 points in this game and they were able to rest all their starters early. The Wolves will take on the Lakers after this one.
Golden State Warriors
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have gone cold recently as they are now looking to avoid a sixth straight defeat after falling just short to the Nuggets in a 119-115 road defeat on Tuesday. Stephen Curry led the team with 24 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists, Jonathan Kuminga added 19 points while Andrew Wiggins and Brandin Podziemski each scored 13 points.
As a team, the Warriors shot 46 percent from the field and 12 of 38 from the 3-point line as they got off to a decent start to take an early 12-point lead, only to get outpaced by the Nuggets in the second half to suffer yet another disappointing loss. The Warriors will play the Grizzlies, Rockets, and Pacers next.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have lost each of their last five night games against Timberwolves teams that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last 13 games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Timberwolves.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Warriors’ last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Timberwolves’ last five road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (33.1%).
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (70.3%).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.6).
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (34.0).
Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves are still missing Joe Ingles and Rob Dillingham, while the Warriors are keeping an eye on Draymond Green and Stephen Curry. Just over a week ago, it was the Timberwolves struggling for form and the Warriors who were on fire, but things have swung right around for this meeting. The Timberwolves have won their last three games and their win over the Clippers was seriously impressive, while the Warriors are mired in their worst slump of the season after losing their fifth straight on Tuesday. It’s no surprise that the Warriors have opened as favorites at home, but I am more interested in the Timberwolves if the Warriors are shorthanded for this matchup.
