Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/12
The Western Conference Semifinals continue with Game 5 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the San Antonio Spurs. The series is tied 2-2, making this game crucial for both teams. The Timberwolves, led by head coach Chris Finch, have shown strong performances, especially at home. Now, they aim to take the lead at the Frost Bank Center.
On the other side, the San Antonio Spurs, coached by Mitch Johnson, look to bounce back after a recent loss. Playing on their home court, the Spurs aim to gain the upper hand in this best-of-7 series. The game will air on NBC at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Timberwolves vs Spurs Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs
- Venue: Frost Bank Center
- Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Betting Odds: Timberwolves Spread +10.5 (-113), Spurs Spread -10.5 (-106), Timberwolves MoneyLine +323, Spurs MoneyLine -421, Over/Under 218.5
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves have shown strong performance in recent games. They won against the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 114-109. Anthony Edwards led the team with 36 points, while Rudy Gobert added 13 rebounds and 4 assists.
In another game against the Spurs, the Timberwolves lost 108-115. Anthony Edwards again led with 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. Naz Reid contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds, showing his importance to the team.
The Timberwolves hold a high ranking in rebounds per game, with 47.5, which is 2nd in the league. They also have a solid defense, allowing only 110.4 points per game. However, they need to improve their shooting accuracy, as their field goal percentage sits at 44.9%.
San Antonio Spurs Team Preview
The San Antonio Spurs recently played against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a series of games. In their latest game, the Spurs lost 114-109. De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper each scored 24 points in that game.
Victor Wembanyama leads the Spurs in the postseason with 19.6 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. Stephon Castle also contributes with 18.9 points and 6.1 assists per game. The Spurs score an average of 113.4 points per game, ranking them 5th in the postseason.
Defensively, the Spurs are strong, allowing only 102.3 points per game, which is 5th best. They also hold opponents to a 41.1% field goal percentage, the lowest in the league. De’Aaron Fox’s status is questionable due to ankle soreness, which could impact their performance.
BTB Betting Pick
The San Antonio Spurs are favored to win against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a spread of -10.5 (-106). The Spurs have a strong defense, allowing only 102.3 points per game. Given the Timberwolves’ average points per game of 109.3, picking the Spurs to cover the spread is a solid choice.
The total for the game is set at 218.5. The Spurs score 113.4 points per game, and the Timberwolves allow 110.4 points per game. With these numbers, the game is likely to go over the total. Therefore, taking the over 218.5 (-112) is recommended.