Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

The Timberwolves (12-10) have won four straight games and are 7th in the Western Conference. They are 1-point underdogs against the Warriors (13-9), who are 5th in the West and have a 1-point spread in their favor.

This Western Conference matchup will take place at the Chase Center in San Francisco and will tip off at 8:30 ET. NBCS will have the TV coverage.

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +1

This game will be played at Chase Center at 8:30 ET on Sunday, December 8th.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-118 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 46.9% and knocking down 16 threes.

Do the Timberwolves Stand a Chance on the Road?

The Timberwolves improved to 12-10 on the season with a 107-90 road win over the Warriors on Friday. Minnesota entered the game as 1-point favorites and covered the spread with a 17-point victory. The total score of 197 points fell well short of the 219-point O/U line.

A 12-0 run by the Timberwolves broke a 33-33 tie, giving them a 45-33 lead. They held the Warriors to 15 points in the 2nd quarter and closed out the game by outscoring Golden State 29-18 in the 4th quarter.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Warriors, scoring 30 points and dishing out 9 assists. He shot 61.1% from the field and hit 4 threes at a 40% clip. Rudy Gobert added 17 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 60%, while Julius Randle contributed 16 points and 9 boards.

The Timberwolves made 14 threes, despite shooting just 33.3% from deep and 45.5% overall. Edwards scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, and Gobert added 10 in the final period.

After a shaky start, the Timberwolves’ defense locked in, allowing just 90 points in their win over the Warriors. Minnesota gave up 31 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, holding Golden State to 15 points. They also limited the Warriors to 26 points in the 3rd and 18 in the 4th.

The Timberwolves held the Warriors to 39% shooting, including 28% from three, where Golden State made just 11 threes. Minnesota sent the Warriors to the line 17 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Timberwolves also recorded 12 steals and 6 blocks.

Can The Warriors Secure a Home Victory?

The Warriors fell to 13-9 on the season after a 107-90 home loss to the Timberwolves on Friday. Golden State, who entered the game as +1 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 197, falling well short of the 219-point over/under line.

A 12-0 run by Minnesota early in the game gave them a 45-33 lead. Golden State battled back, outscoring the Timberwolves 26-22 in the 3rd quarter to trim the deficit to 78-72. However, the Warriors struggled in the 4th, scoring just 18 points while allowing 29.

The Warriors struggled offensively in their loss to the Timberwolves, scoring just 90 points and shooting 39% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also subpar, hitting only 28.2% with 11 made threes.

Stephen Curry led the way with 23 points, despite shooting 35.3% overall and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Jonathan Kuminga added 13 points, while Andrew Wiggins contributed 11.

Despite a solid defensive effort, the Warriors couldn’t hold off the Timberwolves, who scored 107 points on Friday. Golden State gave up 31 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing 25 and 22 points, respectively, before Minnesota added 29 in the 4th.

Overall, the Warriors held the Timberwolves to 45% shooting, including 33% from beyond the arc, where Minnesota hit 14 threes. Golden State sent the Timberwolves to the line 14 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Warriors also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.