Warriors vs Timberwolves NBA Semifinals Parlay Picks for Thursday, 5/08: Go With Gobert to Score Over 8.5 Points

NBA lines are out for the Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 2 on Thursday. The Wolves are -10.5 favorites to even the series with the Warriors, who will be without star Stephen Curry (hamstring). Golden State managed to win 99-88 in Game 1 despite Curry leaving in the second quarter.

Stephen Curry, who exited last night’s game against the Timberwolves with 8:19 remaining in the second quarter with a strained left hamstring, underwent an MRI this morning.

The MRI confirmed the injury as a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Curry will be re-evaluated in one week. pic.twitter.com/6cl0xNefTc

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 7, 2025

Warriors vs Timberwolves Free Parlay Picks

• Leg 1: Timberwolves -10.5

Without Curry, the Warriors could struggle to stay in the game, and after losing Game 1 poorly, the Timberwolves are my pick to bounce back. They looked like deer in headlights in front of a home crowd, but the wait worked against them. They are settled now, and my NBA parlay bets today are confident they can win big, especially without 20-30 points from Curry.

Bet on Timberwolves -10.5 vs Warriors

• Leg 2: Under 201.5 Points

Scoring more than 90 points will prove difficult for the Warriors, and I struggle to see where their scoring comes from. Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green are better defenders than scorers, so under 201.5 points is included in my NBA betting picks. I expect a final score of 104-90, which sees under 201.5 cash with ease. They scored 187 in Game 1, so the line is higher than expected.

Bet on Warriors vs Timberwolves under 201.5

• Leg 3: Rudy Gobert Over 9.5 Points

Rudy Gobert has copped a lot of criticism throughout the playoffs, and although he has been wildly inconsistent, he should have a big scoring performance on Thursday. He scored nine points on 4-of-7 shooting in Game 1, but that followed a 27-point performance against the Lakers. That’s more of what he’s capable of, and he should get plenty of touches in the paint. He’s included in my NBA player props, and the 8.5 line is generous.

Bet on Rudy Gobert over 9.5 points

• Leg 4: Gobert Over 10.5 Rebounds

My NBA same game parlay picks also have Gobert to have a big rebounding performance. He’s in line for a double-double, and his rebounding numbers have been off the charts throughout the playoffs. He had 24 boards against the Lakers last week, and he followed it up with an 11-rebound showing in Game 1. NBA player prop picks are about finding value, and he’s a player worth backing in Game 2.

Build on Rudy Gobert over 10.5 rebounds

Warriors vs Timberwolves How to Watch

• Game: Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves
• Date/Time: May 8, 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Target Center, Minneapolis
• Warriors vs Timberwolves Live Stream: NBA League Pass

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