San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/8
The San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves are tied 1-1 in their Western Conference Semifinals series. Game 3 is set to take place at the Target Center on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9:30 PM. Fans can catch the action live on Amaz.
San Antonio is coming off a big win against Minnesota, defeating them 133-95 in Game 2. The Timberwolves will look to defend their home court as they have a strong postseason home record of 3-0. Both teams aim to gain the upper hand in this best-of-7 series.
Spurs vs Timberwolves Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Venue: Target Center
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Betting Odds: Spurs -4.5 (-112), Timberwolves +4.5 (-107), Spurs MoneyLine -196, Timberwolves MoneyLine +164, Over/Under 216.5 (-110)
San Antonio Spurs Team Preview
The San Antonio Spurs are heading into their next game with a strong postseason record. They recently dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning by 38 points with a score of 133-95. In that game, Stephon Castle scored 21 points, and Victor Wembanyama added 19 points and 15 rebounds.
The Spurs’ postseason stats show they are a top offensive team. They average 113.9 points per game, ranking fifth overall. Their shooting is effective, with a field goal percentage of 48.2 and a three-point percentage of 39.5, which ranks third.
Defensively, the Spurs are among the best, allowing only 99.9 points per game. They excel in limiting opponents’ shooting, with a field goal percentage allowed of 41.0 and a three-point percentage allowed of 31.0. This defensive strength is key to their success in the playoffs.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals with a score of 104-102. However, they faced a significant loss in Game 2 against the Spurs, with a final score of 133-95.
In the postseason, the Timberwolves have been strong on offense. They are 9th in points per game with 108.9 and 3rd in field goal attempts per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 45.8, ranking 11th, while they grab 46.5 rebounds per game, which is 3rd overall.
Defensively, the Timberwolves are effective in limiting opponents’ three-point success. They allow only 32.1% of three-pointers to be made, which ranks 4th in the league. However, they need to watch their free throw defense, as they allow 23.8 free throws per game, which is 20th in the league.
BTB Betting Pick
The Spurs are favored by 4.5 points against the Timberwolves. The Spurs allow only 99.9 points per game, while the Timberwolves score 108.9 points per game. With the Spurs’ strong defense, they are likely to cover the spread. A projected score of 112-104 supports picking the Spurs -4.5 (-112).
The total for the game is set at 216.5 points. The Spurs’ defense is ranked second in points allowed, giving up only 99.9 points per game. Considering both teams’ stats, the total score is projected to be 216. This leans toward the Under 216.5 (-110) being a reasonable pick.