The Golden State Warriors (31-11) and Minnesota Timberwolves (20-22) meetup for a Western Conference showdown on Sunday.
Last games records
Golden State rebounded from a convincing loss against Milwaukee on Thursday with a blowout victory against the Bulls on Friday. The Warriors had the offense clicking in the 138-96 victory in Chicago. The Warriors remain just behind the Suns for first place in the West.
The ninth-seeded Timberwolves have dropped two consecutive games following their previous four-game winning streak. Minnesota last played on Thursday in a 116-108 loss against Memphis.
Matchup Information
Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 P.M. EST on Sunday at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Analysis
Golden State Warriors Betting Analysis
What a roller-coaster of a two-game set the Warriors endured on Thursday and Friday against two of the best teams in the East.
They were getting obliterated by the Bucks through the first portion of Thursday’s game before making it a fairly respectable 118-99 final. But Golden State came roaring back with their 138-96 win on Friday in Chicago.
Jonathan Kuminga, Jordan Poole, and Andrew Wiggins led the way for Golden State in the win. Kuminga led the scoring rampage with 25 points, while Poole added 22 and Wiggins scored 21. Kevon Looney also posted a double-double with 10 points and 12 boards.
And the fact that Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, or Draymond Green were not even mentioned speaks to the Warrior depth. Thompson and Green did not even play in the game while Curry scored 19 on four three-pointers.
But Golden State has a complete team with a number of players who can step up on any given night.
The Warriors will look to end their current road trip on a high note in Minnesota.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Analysis
Minnesota held their own against a scorching hot Memphis Grizzlies squad on Thursday.
Anthony Edwards led the Wolves in scoring with a 30 spot, while D’Angelo Russell added 29 and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25. Russell also chipped in with six assists in the game.
The Timberwolves did all that they could against Memphis, who has jumped past Utah in the Western Conference standings. Ja Morant and the Grizzlies have been playing exceptional basketball, so the 116-108 loss can be forgiven.
Nonetheless, Minnesota is 4-2 over their past six contests, and they are playing a quality brand of basketball.
With the Lakers and Clippers both faltering, it would not be shocking to see Minnesota in the 7th seed before too long.
Minnesota is tied with Golden State in points per game with 110, which ranks 10th in the league. The Timberwolves also place in the top half of the NBA in assists per game and rebounds per game. Their main struggles have stemmed from an inability to consistently hit shots.
The Timberwolves are near the bottom of the league in field goal and three-point percentage. Since Minnesota does a lot of other things well on the court, an uptick in those percentages could turn them into a legitimate postseason contender.
For now, they will look to spoil the finale of Golden State’s road trip with a win at home.
Team Updates
Steph Curry and Draymond Green have both been ruled out for Sunday’s game. Green is still recovering from a calf injury and is expected to rejoin the team at home during this upcoming week. Curry is dealing with a sore right hand, and Golden State has decided to rest him on Sunday.
- Golden State is 24-16-2 ATS this season.
- Minnesota is 22-20 ATS this year.
- The T-Wolves are 5-7 ATS as home favorites.
- The Warriors are 5-3 ATS as road underdogs.
- Minnesota is 9-12 ATS at home overall.
- Golden State is 10-10-1 ATS on the road overall.
Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Timberwolves are the home favorites in this matchup, with Golden State missing two of their best players in Curry and Green.
But it is for this reason that Golden State could be a quality underdog pick on Sunday. The Warriors flashed their immense depth on Sunday, and those same players who stepped up in that game could lead Golden State to an upset in Minnesota.
Expect the likes of Wiggins and Poole to guide Golden State to the road win on Sunday.
Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Prediction
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How to Bet on Warriors at Timberwolves
Taking Golden State provides bettors with the opportunity to cash in on the underdog.
If Golden State was listed at +160, bettors could place $100 on the game and end up earning $160 dollars if the Warriors upset the odds. I would prefer taking that chance than placing a large amount of money on Minnesota as favorites against the second-best team in the West.