The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2) welcome the San Antonio Spurs (3-1) to Target Center Wednesday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Timberwolves come into this game following a 115-106 home loss to the Spurs as 8-point favorites Monday. Minnesota won 116-106 at the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday in its previous outing.
Minnesota is led by C Karl-Anthony Towns and G Anthony Edwards. The two stars are averaging 20.3 points and 20 points per game on 41% and 43.2% shooting, respectively.
San Antonio’s victory Monday saw 6 players score in double figures, with G Devin Vassell leading the way with 23 points. F Keldon Johnson leads the team in scoring this season with 20.5 points per game and tallied 18 in the win.
The Spurs had low expectations coming into the season, but the play of Vassell and Johnson along with G Tre Jones has impressed and has the team tied for the 2nd-best record in the Western Conference in the early going.
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Spurs at Timberwolves odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Spurs +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Timberwolves -410 (bet $410 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +8.5 (-103) | Timberwolves -8.5 (-117)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Spurs at Timberwolves key injuries
Spurs
- G Devin Vassell (knee) doubtful
Timberwolves
- F Kyle Anderson (back) out
- G Austin Rivers (hip) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Spurs at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 122, Spurs 109
Moneyline
PASS.
The Timberwolves (-410) should be wanting some revenge, and I think they get it. But, there’s no value in backing them with such steep odds. With Vassell more than likely out, I’d shy away from backing the upset as well.
Against the spread
BET TIMBERWOLVES -8.5 (-117).
The Spurs have listed one of their best offensive weapons and a top defensive weapon as doubtful. While Vassell isn’t a household name, he will be soon, and his impact makes the Wolves a solid play.
Couple that with the Wolves rank 8th in offensive rebounding rate and the Spurs 25th in defensive rebounding, and Minnesota should have its way on the glass.
Despite being 3-1, the Spurs have a negative net rating. They haven’t played as well as their record shows and are down a vital part of what they do on both ends of the court. Back Minnesota to cover here.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 231.5 (-110).
If there is a lean here, it is to the Under.
These teams are 14th and 18th in offensive rating, and with the Wolves having added a Defensive Player of the Year candidate in C Rudy Gobert, they should be able to be better on that side of the court.
Minnesota has a high-octane offense which has resulted in some high totals, but it is just 1-3 O/U this season.
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