The Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs meet Friday in NBA action at the Frost Bank Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves look to build on their 4-game winning streak. The Minnesota Timberwolves lost their first 2 road games. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 111.7 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 101.1 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 17.6 points and 2.3 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 13.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.1 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (13.6) this season.
- Mike Conley ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (30.0) this season.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs look to snap a 3-game losing streak. The San Antonio Spurs have lost 2 of their last 3 home games. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 113.4 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 125.9 points on 50.5 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 18.8 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 16.8 points and 2.2 assists. Keldon Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Collins is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 40.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.4) this season.
- Zach Collins ranks 7th amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (4.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-12.5).
- The Spurs rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (40.9%).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (101.1).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (41.6%).
Randy’s Pick
The Minnesota Timberwolves are a team that's let bettors down in the past over the years, but they're off to a fine start right now, and it starts on defense. The Timberwolves are a team that should be catching your attention. The San Antonio Spurs are looking like the young team that many expected, and that defense has a ways to go. It's going to be hard to back the Spurs until they show something defensively. It's awful. The Timberwolves should have their way in this game, especially if they're serious about taking that next step in the west.
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
