Need a Spurs vs. Timberwolves prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the Timberwolves hit the road to face the Spurs on Saturday, Jan 27 at 8:30 ET. The current total stands at 227, with the Timberwolves being favored by 11 as they play on the road. Check out our Spurs vs. Timberwolves player props and predictions.
Spurs vs. Timberwolves Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -11
- Total 227
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Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Jan 27
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio TX
- TV: KENS
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Minnesota has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.
Spurs Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Although San Antonio has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 116 points per game in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
Do the Timberwolves Have What it Takes in San Antonio?
Coming into today’s game, the Timberwolves are 32-13 and have won their last two games. When facing Western Conference teams, they are 21-7, while going 11-6 in non-conference matchups.
In their most recent game against the Nets, the Timberwolves finished with 96 points. In that game, they shot 10/21 from beyond the arc and had a field goal percentage of 49.3%. Leading the way in scoring for the Timberwolves was Karl-Anthony Towns with 27 points. Anthony Edwards also added 24 points.
When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been the best in the NBA this season, allowing just 107.5 points per game. They have also been excellent at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 35.4% from beyond the arc.
On the road, Minnesota is giving up 110.8 points per game, which is still good for 3rd in the league. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, the Timberwolves are 2nd in the NBA at 44.9%.
Over their last five games, opposing offenses have shot 47.2% from the field against Minnesota. During that stretch, they have been particularly good at defending two-point shots, allowing opponents to shoot just 53.9% from inside the arc.
Can San Antonio Lock in a Home Win?
Through 45 games, the Spurs have gone 9-36 overall and are hoping to move closer to .500 with a win over the Timberwolves. In Western Conference matchups, the Spurs are 6-20 compared to a 3-16 record in non-conference games.
In their last game vs. the Trail Blazers, the Spurs put up 116 points while shooting 45.7% from the field and hitting 10 threes. Overall this season, the Spurs rank 26th in field goal percentage at 46%. In terms of three-pointers, they are 29th in percentage and 15th in made threes.
Heading into tonight’s game, the San Antonio Spurs are giving up an average of 121.6 points per game, which is 26th in the NBA. Over their last five games, their defense has struggled even more, allowing 124.8 points per game.
On the season, opponents are shooting 48.8% from the field against the Spurs, which is 24th in the league. However, they have done a solid job defending the three-point line, holding opponents to 38.4% from beyond the arc, which is 27th in the NBA. In terms of blocks, San Antonio is 8th in the league at 5.9 per game.
So far this season, opposing teams have scored more than their season average 73.3% of the time when facing the Spurs. In terms of rebounds, San Antonio is 20th in the NBA at 43.3 per game.
Spurs vs. Timberwolves Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Devin Vassell has a points prop of 18.5 with both the over and under paying out at -113.
Our projections have Devin Vassell going 7/15 from the field on his way to 19 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -113.
- The Prop: Devin Vassell Over 18.5 Points (-113)
Spurs vs. Timberwolves Predictions
The Timberwolves is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 119-107. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Timberwolves at -11.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 227 and given that our model is projecting 226 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Timberwolves -11 | at Fanduel Sportsbook