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Warriors vs Timberwolves Preview, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Golden State Looks to Bounce Back on Road

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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors meet for the fourth time on Tuesday, where the host team has a chance to tie the season series.

Golden State is looking to bounce back from a disastrous defeat to Dallas, so there is plenty on the line.

Warriors vs Timberwolves Preview, Odds, Picks & Predictions
Warriors vs Timberwolves Preview, Odds, Picks & Predictions

NBA betting odds have the visiting Warriors as slight one-point favorites.

Short-handed Warriors Struggling

Steph Curry might be superhuman, but he’s not quite good enough to carry the Golden State Warriors on his own.

They have struggled in the absence of Draymond Green and Klay Thompson, so despite Curry playing extremely well, Golden State is 1-3 in its last four games.

It all came crashing down for the Warriors when they lost to the Dallas Mavericks 107-101. They had the game in hand, but a 33-13 final quarter saw the Mavericks come storming back to steal the win away from the Warriors.

“I think it’s actually good to go through and feel it because this is what it feels like in the playoffs,” coach Steve Kerr told ESPN. “This is what it feels like when you’re playing a really good team, the game’s never over.”

The disappointing defeat could rock Golden State’s confidence, especially on the road. Facing the Minnesota Timberwolves hasn’t been easy for the Warriors, who suffered a 119-99 defeat in Minnesota earlier this season.

The one-point line at the sportsbook is a reminder that there isn’t the usual confidence in the Warriors.

Timberwolves Ready to Howl

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been a solid bet after going 31-29-2 against the spread.

It’s not the best record in the NBA by any stretch, but bettors often get generous lines with the Timberwolves and they’re starting to get the respect they deserve.

They covered the -3½ spread when beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-122 on Monday. It was a gritty affair and it was an excellent bounce-back effort following a heavy loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

The difference has been Karl-Anthony Towns, who is averaging 24.4 points and 9.7 rebounds. When he plays well, the Timberwolves are tough to beat.

Betting online markets often have the home team favored to win and we think bettors are getting a value line. The Warriors are always a public-heavy team, so based on recent form, the Wolves should be around -4½.

Warriors vs Timberwolves Head-to-Head

The Golden State Warriors are 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Minnesota, which includes failing to cover the +5 spread when they last met in Minnesota.

They are 6-4 ATS in the last 10 meetings overall, but playing on the road comes with added dangers, especially with key players missing.

Minnesota has covered the last three spreads at home against the Warriors.

Warriors vs Timberwolves Game Information

  • Game: Golden State Warriors (43-18) at Minnesota Timberwolves (33-29)
  • Location: Target Center
  • Day/Time: Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET

Warriors vs Timberwolves Betting Lines

Warriors vs Timberwolves Prediction

There is always a danger of Curry lighting up the scoreboard for the Golden State Warriors, but we’re confident backing the Minnesota Timberwolves.

We have been impressed with their play over the last few weeks and the line is there for the taking. The +1 line features as one of our NBA best bets and bettors should lock in the line before it moves.

With an 18-12 record at home, the Timberwolves are in a good position to square up the series at 2-2.

Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +1

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