The Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs will matchup on Tuesday, Feb 27. Tip-off for the game is 8:00 ET and will be shown on BSN. Minnesota is favored by 13 points in this game, and the total is 225.5. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Timberwolves vs. Spurs predictions.
Timberwolves vs. Spurs Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -13
- Total 225.5
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Feb 27
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- TV: BSN
Spurs Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five road games, San Antonio has averaged 112 points per game while allowing 118. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- The last ten games that San Antonio was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 1-9 straight up.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Minnesota has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 123 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- The Timberwolves have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Can San Antonio Secure a Road Victory?
San Antonio has lost four straight games and are 11-47 overall this season. In the Western Conference, they are in 15th place and are 5th in the Southwest Division.
On the road, the Spurs are 6-26 this season, and they are 15-17 ATS on the road. As the underdog, their ATS record is 23-30 compared to 27-31 overall.
This season, the Spurs have been the underdog in 53 of their 58 games. Today, they are getting 13 points as the underdog. Against the spread, they are 23-30 as the underdog.
In their last game, the Spurs lost to the Jazz by a score of 128-109. The O/U line for that game was 239.5, and San Antonio was getting 7 points. This improves their O/U record for the season to 30-27-1.
On average, the Spurs’ games have finished with 232.8 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 225.5. This season, 49 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 225.5.
Heading into their matchup with the Timberwolves, the Spurs are 24th in the NBA in scoring at 112.1 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 110.1 points per game.
San Antonio is 3rd in the league in pace at 101.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 25th at 46%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Spurs are 17th in made threes at 12.4 per game. However, they are last in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
Coming into the game, the Spurs’ defense is giving up an average of 120.7 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 72.4% of their games. For the season, San Antonio is ranked 28th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 21.9 free-throws per game vs. the Spurs and have an overall field goal percentage of 49.4%.
Will the Timberwolves Come Through as Home Favorites?
In Minnesota’s last game, they defeated the Nets by a score of 101-86. The Timberwolves were favored by 8 points in that game and covered the spread, giving them an ATS record of 30-26 for the season.
This season, Minnesota has an O/U record of 28-29 and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 220.1 points, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 225.5.
As the favorite, Minnesota has gone 34-12 this season and is favored by 13 points today. Against the spread as the favorite, they are 23-22.
Minnesota’s overall record of 40-17 is the best in the Western Conference. In the West, they are 27-8 compared to 13-9 against non-conference opponents.
The Timberwolves have an ATS record of 14-12 at home and are 20-6 straight-up at home. On average, they have outscored their opponents by 9.7 points per game at home.
Minnesota has been a below-average scoring team this season, ranking 20th in the NBA with 113.6 points per game. At home, they are 25th in scoring at 112.0 PPG. The Timberwolves have outscored the league average in just 45.6% of their games this season.
When it comes to pace, Minnesota is 25th in the NBA with 97.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 8th in the league at 48%. The Timberwolves have been a strong three-point shooting team, ranking 3rd in three-point shooting percentage at 39%.
So far this season, Minnesota has made an average of 18.5 free throws per game, which is 10th in the NBA. In terms of assists, they are 18th with 26.3 per game. When it comes to offensive rebounding, the Timberwolves are 28th in the league.
Coming into the game, the Timberwolves defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 22.8% of their games. Currently, they are 1st in the NBA at 106.4 points per game allowed. Opponents are hitting 50.3% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.0% of their three-point attempts.
Timberwolves vs. Spurs Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Anthony Edwards and his points prop of 27.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -108. According to our projections, Anthony Edwards is expected to record 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 27.5.
- The Prop: Anthony Edwards Under 27.5 Points (-108)
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Timberwolves vs. Spurs Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Spurs vs. Timberwolves game, our recommendation is to take the Spurs at +13. Despite our model showing the Timberwolves winning 122-118, we like Spurs as our point-spread pick.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 225.5, and our model predicts the Spurs and Timberwolves to score a combined 240 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Spurs +13 | at Fanduel Sportsbook
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