Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

In a Western Conference matchup, the Minnesota Timberwolves (-508) will take on the San Antonio Spurs (+380) at the Frost Bank Center. The Timberwolves (32-13) are currently on a two game winning streak and are 2nd in the West. The Spurs (9-36) are 15th in the conference and are 10.5 point underdogs.

Tip off for this game is scheduled for 8:30 ET. KENS will have the TV coverage.

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -10.5

This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, January 27th.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-106 in favor of the Timberwolves.
• Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 13 threes.

Can Minnesota Secure a Road Victory?

Minnesota is favored by 10.5 points in today’s game vs. the Spurs. The Timberwolves have won their last two games as the favorite and are 28-8 this season when favored. Their ATS record as the favorite is 17-18.

As the favorite, Minnesota has gone 23-22 on the O/U this season. In their games as the favorite, the average scoring line is 220.6 points compared to today’s line of 227. The Timberwolves have hit the under in their last two games.

The Timberwolves moved to 32-13 on the season with a 96-94 win over the Nets. They are currently 2nd in the Western Conference and have gone 21-7 against other Western Conference teams.

Minnesota’s ATS record for the season is 22-22, including a 11-12 record on the road. In their games on the road, they are 15-9 straight-up and have won three straight games.

In their win over the Nets, the Timberwolves were favored by 3.5 points but won by just two points. The final scoring total of 190 was well below the O/U line of 218.

Minnesota’s offense has been one of the most efficient in the league this season, ranking 8th in field goal percentage and 7th in true shooting percentage. However, they are just 22nd in scoring at 113.1 points per game. In terms of pace, the Timberwolves are 24th in the NBA.

When it comes to three-point shooting, Minnesota is 2nd in the league in percentage at 38%. They are making an average of 12.2 threes per game, which is 18th in the NBA. In terms of scoring inside the arc, the Timberwolves are 14th in two-point shooting percentage.

On the road, Minnesota is averaging 113.5 points per game compared to 112.7 at home. So far this season, they have outscored the NBA average in 44.4% of their games. In terms of assists, the Timberwolves are 16th in the league.

Coming into today’s game, the Timberwolves’ defense is giving up an average of 107.5 points per contest. The Minnesota defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 44.9% of their field goal attempts vs. Minnesota.

Can The Spurs Secure a Home Victory?

San Antonio’s ATS record for the season is 22-23, and they have covered the spread in their last four games as the favorite. As the underdog, their ATS record is 18-23, and they have lost straight-up as the underdog in their last two games.

In their last game, the Spurs beat the Trail Blazers by a score of 116-100. They were favored by 4.5 points in that game, giving them an ATS win.

The Spurs are currently 15th in the Western Conference with a record of 9-36. In the Southwest Division, they are in 5th place. Today, they are 10.5-point underdogs at home.

In their games this season, the Spurs have averaged a combined 234.5 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 227. Their O/U record for the season is 27-17-1.

Against Western Conference teams, the Spurs are 6-20 compared to 3-16 against non-conference opponents. On the road, they are 12-12 ATS compared to 10-11 ATS at home.

At home, the Spurs are averaging 116.1 points per game this season, which is 15th in the NBA. Overall, they are 23rd in the league at 112.9 points per game. San Antonio has outscored the NBA average in 48.9% of their games this year.

When it comes to pace, the Spurs are 4th in the NBA at 101.8 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 26th at 46%. From beyond the arc, San Antonio is 15th in made threes per game (12.6) but just 29th in three-point shooting percentage (34%).

So far this season, the Spurs have attempted the 10th most threes in the NBA. In terms of free throws, they are 28th in made free throws per game (16) and 29th in free throw attempts (20.4).

At present, the Spurs’ defense is ranked 26th, allowing 121.6 points per game. The Spurs defense is coming off a game in which they held the Trail Blazers offense to just 45.7% shooting. Overall, they gave up 100 points to Portland.