The Timberwolves are set to face the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Dec 6. The game is scheduled for 7:30 ET while airing on ESPN. Minnesota enters this game as 12-point favorites with the total set at 228. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Timberwolves vs Spurs predictions below.
Timberwolves vs. Spurs Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -12
- Total 228
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 6
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- TV: ESPN
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.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, San Antonio has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 0-10 straight up.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- The Timberwolves are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Minnesota has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 4-1.
Can San Antonio Stun the Crowd at Target Center?
Looking at the Spurs’ season, they have gone 3-16 and will try to move closer to .500 against the Timberwolves. On the road, the Spurs are 2-7 while going 1-9 at home.
The Spurs’ offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 106 points against the Pelicans. In that game, they made 16/39 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 45.8%. In terms of offense, the Spurs have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 24th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 25th in percentage and 12th in three-pointers made.
The Spurs’ defense is presently ranked 28th in the league, allowing an average of 123.9 points per contest.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Spurs defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 57.0% while allowing 39.3% from downtown.
Will the Timberwolves Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
With their 15-4 overall record, the Timberwolves come into today’s game on a four game winning streak. Currently, they are in 1st place in the Western Conference as well as the Northwest Division.
The Timberwolves offense is coming off a game where they scored 123 points against the Hornets. They posted a field goal percentage of 51.2% and connected on 11 threes. For the season, the Timberwolves offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 48%. So far, they have hit 54% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 11.5 made three’s per contest.
In the current season, the Timberwolves defense has excelled, sitting 1st in the NBA by allowing 105.9 points per game.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Timberwolves squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 48.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 34.3% from downtown.
Timberwolves vs. Spurs Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Anthony Edwards and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -125. Our model predicts that Anthony Edwards will finish with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 4. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 26.5.
- The Prop: Anthony Edwards Under 26.5 Points (-125)
Timberwolves vs. Spurs Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Timberwolves vs. Timberwolves game, our recommendation is to take the Spurs at +12. Despite our model showing the Timberwolves winning 111-103, we like Spurs as our point-spread pick.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 228, and our model predicts the Spurs and Timberwolves to score a combined 214 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Spurs +12 | at Fanduel Sportsbook