Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25
At 9:30 ET, the Timberwolves (-217) will host the Warriors (+182) in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is favored by 5.5 points and the over/under is set at 215.5.
Golden State (19-20) has lost two in a row and is 12th in the Western Conference. Minnesota (21-18) is 8th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -5.5
This game will be played at Target Center at 9:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.
WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-111 in favor of the Timberwolves.
- Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 16 threes.
Will the Warriors Win on the Road?
The Warriors dropped to 19-20 on the season following a 104-101 road loss to the Raptors on Monday. Golden State, who entered the game as 5.5-point favorites, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in well under the 229.5-point line, with the teams combining for just 205 points.
Golden State appeared to be in control after a 12-0 run stretched their lead from 41-36 to 53-36. However, they couldn’t hold on, as the Raptors outscored them 29-23 in the 4th quarter to complete the comeback.
The Warriors struggled offensively in their loss to the Raptors, shooting just 39.8% from the field. They connected on 16 threes, hitting 34.8% from beyond the arc.
Stephen Curry led the way with 26 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds, making 4 threes at 40%. Andrew Wiggins also hit 4 threes, finishing with 20 points, including 7 in the 3rd quarter.
Defensively, the Warriors held the Raptors to 104 points but couldn’t secure the win. Golden State gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 4th, but they tightened up in the middle, allowing 24 in the 2nd and 23 in the 3rd.
The Warriors limited Toronto to 12 made threes, even though the Raptors shot 41% from deep. Golden State also sent Toronto to the line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Warriors recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks in the game.
Pressure Builds for Minnesota as Home Favorites
On Monday, January 13th, the Timberwolves improved to 21-18 with a 120-106 win over the Wizards. Minnesota was favored by 14.5 points heading into the game but fell just short of covering the spread. The total score of 226 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 223.5.
After leading 25-20 after the 1st quarter, Minnesota allowed Washington to win the 2nd and 3rd quarters by a point each. The Timberwolves took control in the 4th, going on an 11-0 run to extend the score from 93-89 to 100-93, and outscored the Wizards 38-27 in the final period.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Wizards, scoring 41 points and hitting 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency. He was especially dominant in the 4th quarter, putting up 20 points. Overall, he shot 56% from the field and added 7 assists and 6 rebounds.
Julius Randle contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. The Timberwolves hit 14 threes as a team, shooting 37.8% from beyond the arc and 49.4% overall.
The Timberwolves held the Wizards to 106 points on Monday, with their best defensive effort coming in the 1st quarter, where they allowed just 20 points. They gave up 27 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters and 32 in the 3rd. Overall, Minnesota limited Washington to 44% shooting from the field.
Minnesota struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing the Wizards to hit 17 threes at a 42% clip. However, they sent Washington to the free-throw line only 15 times, where the Wizards made 9. The Timberwolves also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.