Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/24

At 10:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-121) will host the Minnesota Timberwolves (+103) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 220.

The Timberwolves (11-10) come into this game on a three-game win streak and are 10th in the Western Conference. The Warriors (13-8) are 5th in the West and are favored by 1.5 points.

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +1.5

This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-87 in favor of the Timberwolves.
• Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 16 threes.

Will Minnesota Shock Everyone at Chase Center?

With a dominant 108-80 win over the Clippers on Wednesday, the Timberwolves improved to 11-10 for the season. Minnesota, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 188, well under the 212.5 O/U line.

A 15-0 run helped the Timberwolves take control, going from 25-14 to 29-25. They then held the Clippers to just 50 points through three quarters before easing off in the 4th, where L.A. outscored them 30-22.

Julius Randle’s 16-point first quarter set the tone for the Timberwolves in their win over the Clippers, finishing with a team-high 20 points and 4 threes at 44.4% shooting from deep. Anthony Edwards also connected on 4 threes, matching Randle’s 44.4% from beyond the arc, and added 9 of his 16 points in the 3rd quarter.

Minnesota hit 16 threes as a team, despite shooting just 36.4% from long range, and finished with a 48.2% overall shooting percentage. Josh Minott contributed 8 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Mike Conley and Jaden McDaniels each added 7 points in the 3rd.

The Timberwolves put on a defensive clinic against the Clippers, holding them to just 80 points on 34% shooting. Minnesota set the tone early, allowing only 14 points in the 1st quarter and 18 in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves limited the Clippers to 11 made threes on 27% shooting. Minnesota also sent the Clippers to the line just 13 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Timberwolves finished with 15 steals and 5 blocks.

Will Golden State Come Through as Home Favorites?

Golden State improved to 13-8 on the season with a 99-93 win over the Rockets on Thursday. The Warriors were +4.5 point underdogs but covered the spread with the win. The game’s total of 192 points fell well short of the 218.5 O/U line.

After falling behind 22-18 in the 1st quarter, Golden State turned things around with a 31-21 2nd quarter. They went into the 4th quarter leading 73-66, but Houston went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 65-53 to 75-53. The Warriors managed to close the gap and secure the win in the final quarter.

In their win over the Rockets, the Warriors managed just 99 points, shooting 41.9% from the field and hitting 9 threes at a 32.1% clip. Jonathan Kuminga led the way with 33 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 made threes, shooting 59.1% overall.

Andrew Wiggins added 23 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 3 threes at 75% efficiency. Kuminga was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 14 points, while Wiggins contributed 5 points in the final period.

The Warriors put on a defensive clinic against the Rockets, holding them to just 93 points on Thursday. They were consistent throughout, allowing 22 points in the 1st quarter, 21 in the 2nd, 23 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th.

Golden State limited Houston to 37% shooting from the field, including just 10 made threes on 26% shooting. The Rockets went 13/17 from the free-throw line. The Warriors grabbed 43 defensive rebounds while allowing 11 offensive boards, and they also recorded 5 steals and 3 blocks.