San Antonio Spurs (2-3) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2)
Game Info: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Frost Bank Center)
Betting Odds: San Antonio Spurs +4.5 / Minnesota Timberwolves -4.5 --- Over/Under: 218 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs meet Saturday in NBA action at the Frost Bank Center. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Nuggets, lost to the Mavericks, and they play the Bulls and Hornets next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 30 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 23.3 points and 5 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 11.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 40.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Thunder, beat the Jazz, and they play the Rockets and Clippers next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 103.6 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 105 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 18.2 points and 10.6 rebounds, while Jeremy Sochan is averaging 17 points and 3.2 assists. Harrison Barnes is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Paul is dishing 7.8 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.8 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
The Timberwolves don’t have any players on their injury report. The Spurs will be without Devin Vassell and Tre Jones.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Spurs have lost 19 of their last 20 games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Timberwolves have won four of their last five games against the Spurs.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves' last six night games on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Spurs' last four games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.8).
- The Spurs have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons - the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Timberwolves rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (82.8).
- The Timberwolves rank T2nd in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (80.0%).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
This could be a letdown spot for the Minnesota Timberwolves after coming back to beat the Nuggets last night in an emotional game that felt like a playoff contest. The Spurs are at home and rested. If you throw that out of the window, the Timberwolves should roll. The Spurs still have issues scoring consistently, and they haven't defended the three-ball well. Not ideal when going up against this Timberwolves side. Assuming the letdown doesn't take place, I'll lay the buckets with the road team.
Randy’s Pick Minnesota Timberwolves -4.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
