Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/4

The Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs are set to begin their Western Conference Semifinals series. This best-of-7 series kicks off at the Frost Bank Center on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 9:30 PM. Both teams have navigated the first round of the playoffs successfully to reach this stage.

The Timberwolves, led by head coach Chris Finch, come into this game with a 4-2 postseason record. They won their last game against the Denver Nuggets 110-98. On the other side, the Spurs, under the guidance of head coach Mitch Johnson, have a 4-1 postseason record. They are on a three-game winning streak after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 in their last game.

Timberwolves vs Spurs Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs
  • Venue: Frost Bank Center
  • Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Timberwolves Spread +13.0 (-110), Spurs Spread -13.0 (-111), Timberwolves MoneyLine +518, Spurs MoneyLine -744, Over/Under 216.5

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a strong postseason so far. They have averaged 112 points per game, which ranks them 6th in the playoffs. Their ability to score is supported by their high number of possessions per game, which ranks 4th.

Jaden McDaniels has been a standout player for the Timberwolves. In their recent win over the Denver Nuggets, he scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Rudy Gobert also played well with 13 rebounds and 8 assists in the same game.

The Timberwolves face injury concerns as they prepare for their next game. Anthony Edwards is questionable with a knee issue, and Ayo Dosunmu is dealing with calf soreness. Donte DiVincenzo is out for the rest of the season with an Achilles injury.

San Antonio Spurs Team Preview

The San Antonio Spurs have been strong in their recent games. They won three games against the Portland Trail Blazers. Their latest win was a 114-95 victory at home, where they shot 54.7% from the field.

Victor Wembanyama has been key for the Spurs. He scored 17 points with 14 rebounds in their last home game. De’Aaron Fox also shined with 21 points and nine assists.

The Spurs rank high in postseason stats. They are first in three-point percentage at 41.8% and fifth in points per game with 112.4. Defensively, they allow only 100 points per game, which is third best.

BTB Betting Pick

The Timberwolves are underdogs with a spread of +13.0 (-110) against the Spurs. The Timberwolves score 112.0 points per game and allow 107.5 points per game. With their solid defense, picking the Timberwolves to cover the spread is a good choice, even against a strong Spurs team.

The over/under for the game is set at 216.5. The Timberwolves average 112.0 points per game, and the Spurs average 112.4 points per game. Both teams have strong defenses, so the under 216.5 (-108) is the better pick, as their combined average is close to the line but may not reach it.