The San Antonio Spurs pay a visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Sunday night. Here’s a Timberwolves vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs Spurs Pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs have been a team on the rise as they’ve won five of their last six games. They will be looking for a third straight victory after taking down the Nuggets in a 139-136 road win on Friday. Devin Vassell led the team with 35 points on 12 of 17 shooting, Julian Champagnie added 25 points with 10 rebounds while De’Aaron Fox chipped in with 15 points and 12 rebounds. As a team, the Spurs shot 49 percent from the field and 17 of 42 from the 3-point line as they fell into early trouble. They got outscored by 41-18 in the second quarter to trail by as many as 18 points before they responded with 80 points in the second half to run down the Nuggets with time to spare.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been in decent form as they’ve won seven of their last 11 games overall and they will be looking to build from their 119-115 win over the Celtics last night. Anthony Edwards led the team with 39 points and five assists on 12 of 24 shooting, Julius Randle added 16 points with nine rebounds and six assists while Donte DiVincenzo chipped in with 15 points and eight assists. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 49 percent from the field and 21 of 48 from the 3-point line as they struggled early on and allowed 69 points in the first thanks to fall behind by 12 points. However, they poured in 35 points in the third quarter to reclaim the lead for good to earn the win and snap a three-game skid.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Spurs have lost each of their last nine Sunday games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has won each of the Timberwolves’ last six games.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in 10 of their last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last six night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Timberwolves’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last eight night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Spurs’ last six games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (72.8%) this season.
- Anthony Edwards is one of only five players in the league to have scored 40+ points in consecutive games this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- De’Aaron Fox is one of only 16 players in the league to have scored 25+ points in five straight games this season.
- Harrison Barnes ranks 22nd amongst qualified players for FT% (87.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves have used only three different starting fives this season – fewest in the league.
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (76.2%).
- The Spurs have missed the playoffs in six consecutive seasons – second-longest active streak in the NBA.
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (26.2).
Timberwolves vs Spurs Prediction
The Spurs are still missing Victor Wembenyama, Stephon Castle and Jordan McLaughlin, while the Timberwolves don’t have a single player listed on the injury report. The Spurs have been a revelation since Wembenyama went down with injury as other players have really stepped up, and they would’ve taken so much confidence from their gritty win over the Nuggets in their last outing. The Timberwolves open as slight favorites at home, but they are playing their second game of a back to back set, so I am actually interested in the Spurs to continue their run with another upset in this spot.