Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/24

The Golden State Warriors will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The game will air on ABC at 5:30 PM. This is a mid-season NBA game with both teams looking to improve their standings in the Western Conference.

The Warriors come into the game with a 25-21 record, sitting 8th in the Western Conference. They are led by Head Coach Steve Kerr and have Stephen Curry as a key player. The Timberwolves have a 27-18 record and are 7th in the conference. Head Coach Chris Finch will look to break their four-game losing streak with stars like Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle. Both teams aim to bounce back after recent losses.

Warriors vs Timberwolves Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Venue: Target Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Timberwolves -6.5 (-108), Warriors +6.5 (-114)

Golden State Warriors Team Preview

The Golden State Warriors have shown mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Dallas Mavericks 123-115, despite Stephen Curry scoring 38 points. In a previous game against the Toronto Raptors, they fell 145-127, with Buddy Hield contributing 25 points.

Stephen Curry leads the team with an average of 27.4 points per game. He also averages 4.9 assists and hits 4.6 three-pointers per game. Brandin Podziemski has been a key contributor with 12.2 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.

The Warriors will be missing key players due to injuries. Jimmy Butler III is out for the season with a torn ACL. Seth Curry and Jonathan Kuminga are also unavailable, affecting the team’s depth.

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves have faced tough competition lately. They lost to the Chicago Bulls, Utah Jazz, and San Antonio Spurs in their recent games. Despite these losses, the Timberwolves managed to score over 120 points in each game, showing their offensive capability.

Anthony Edwards leads the team with an average of 29.6 points per game. Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels also contribute significantly in points and rebounds. Their team stats reveal strong offensive play, ranking third in points per game and fourth in field goal percentage.

Defensively, the Timberwolves rank well in field goal percentage allowed, holding opponents to a low 46.3%. However, they struggle with blocked shots and free throw defense. Terrence Shannon Jr. is out due to a foot injury, which could impact their rotation in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Warriors are underdogs with a spread of +6.5 against the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves score 120 points per game, while the Warriors score 116.8. With the Timberwolves’ strong offense, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Timberwolves 121, Warriors 113.

The total for the game is set at 237. The Warriors allow 114.2 points per game, and the Timberwolves allow 115.1. Both teams have high-scoring offenses and allow a good number of points. The game is likely to go over the total. The projected total is 234, slightly below the line, but the offensive capabilities suggest a higher-scoring game.