Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction NBA Picks 12/21/24

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Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) vs Golden State Warriors (14-12)

December 21, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -4.5 / Golden State Warriors +4.5 — Over/Under: 216.5

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The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Saturday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Grizzlies and Mavericks, and they play the Pacers, Lakers, and Clippers next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 113.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 22 points and 6.4 assists, while Andrew Wiggins averages 17.8 points and 2.3 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Spurs, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Hawks, Mavericks, and Rockets next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 109.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 106.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.9 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 20.2 points and 3.9 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 10.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

  • The Warriors have lost nine of their last 10 night games at Target Center.
  • The Timberwolves have won eight of their last nine games against the Warriors at Target Center.
  • The Timberwolves have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games at Target Center against Warriors teams that held a winning record.
  • The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games at Target Center.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Warriors’ last seven road games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Six of the Timberwolves’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

  • Mike Conley ranks 13th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.1) this season.
  • Jaden McDaniels rank T24th in the league for total steals + blocks (56) this season.

Golden State Warriors Player Facts

  • Andrew Wiggins ranks 12th amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.3%) this season.
  • Dennis Schroder ranks 7th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.5) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (35.4).
  • The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (19.0).
  • The Warriors rank 29th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.7).
  • The Warriors rank 2nd in the league for Q3 points per game this season (31.8).

Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

The Golden State Warriors should be eager for a rebound performance after getting rocked by the Grizzlies, but they’ve still lost 8 of their last 10 games, so they haven’t shown they can bounce back. The Minnesota Timberwolves are also in a rebound performance after losing to the Knicks. The Timberwolves have won 5 of the last 6 games against the Warriors. The Warriors are slowly watching their season slip away, and their most recent effort is close to hitting the panic button. I’ll ride with the Timberwolves.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -4.5

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