
Timberwolves vs Warriors Prediction 1/15/25 NBA Picks Today
Golden State Warriors (19-20) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (21-18)
January 15, 2025 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves -5.5; Over/Under: 215.5
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The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Timberwolves vs Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Pacers and Raptors, and they play the Wizards, Celtics, and Kings next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 111 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 22.7 points and 6.1 assists, while Jonathan Kuminga averages 16.8 points and 2.2 assists. Andrew Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Wizards, lost to the Grizzlies, and they play the Knicks, Cavs, and Grizzlies next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 109.6 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 107.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.8 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 19.6 points and 4.4 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Warriors have lost each of their last eight Wednesday games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have won 11 of their last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games at Target Center.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against the Warriors following a win.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Timberwolves have lost five of their last nine games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Target Center.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games following a road loss.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Anthony Edwards ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.2) this season.
- Rudy Gobert ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FG% (63.5%) this season.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Stephen Curry ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (93.5%) this season.
- Dennis Schroder ranks 24th amongst qualified players for assists per game (5.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.1).
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.5%).
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (71.0%).
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.1).
Timberwolves vs Warriors Injury Report
The Warriors won’t have Gary Payton II, Brandin Podziemski, or Jonathan Kuminga. Trayce Jackson-Davis, Draymond Green, and Kyle Anderson are questionable.
The Timberwolves won’t have Terrence Shannon Jr. due to a foot injury.
Timberwolves vs Warriors Prediction
With wins in four of their last five games, the Minnesota Timberwolves are showing signs of getting their act together. We can’t say the same for the Warriors, who have lost six of their last 10 games and have failed to cover seven of those contests. The Warriors just had an ugly loss to the Raptors and coach Steve Kerr stormed off the podium in frustration. It also doesn’t help the Warriors are missing a lot of key players to injury, and it could be more with a few questionable. It’s getting ugly for the Warriors right now, and they’re not a team anybody should be excited to back. The Timberwolves have issues of their own, but they’re still easier to stomach in their current form. I’ll lay the points.