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The Golden State Warriors (26-24) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-26) at Target Center, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. The Timberwolves are 3.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is 238 points for the matchup.
How to bet Warriors vs. Timberwolves
Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Warriors as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Warriors have -165 odds to pick up the win, while the Timberwolves are listed at +141 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 238 points.
Warriors vs. Timberwolves Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
Warriors vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends
In the Warriors’ 50 games this season, they have 24 wins against the spread. Golden State has been the favorite in 33 games this season and has come away with the win 20 times (60.6%) in those contests. The Warriors have eclipsed the over/under in 54.7% of their opportunities this year (29 times in 53 games with a set point total).
Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 24-27-2 this year. Minnesota has been the moneyline underdog 26 total times this season. Minnesota has finished 12-14 in those games. The Timberwolves have eclipsed the over/under 43.4% of the time this year (23 of 53 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Warriors
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 35 | 29.7 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 4.9 |
| Klay Thompson | 39 | 21.1 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 4.1 |
| Jordan Poole | 50 | 20.8 | 2.7 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| Andrew Wiggins | 30 | 17.4 | 4.8 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 2.6 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 40 | 8.3 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
Timberwolves
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 53 | 24.9 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 50 | 17.6 | 3.0 | 6.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.6 |
| Rudy Gobert | 44 | 13.4 | 11.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 50 | 11.5 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 53 | 10.9 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
Warriors vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Timberwolves: Taurean Prince: Questionable (Ankle), Rudy Gobert: Questionable (Groin), Jordan McLaughlin: Out (Calf), Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Calf), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)
What you need to know about the Golden State Warriors
Golden State has had to count on its offense, which ranks second-best in the NBA (118.1 points per game), as it ranks fifth-worst in the league defensively with only 118.0 points allowed per contest. Offensively the Warriors have fared better when playing at home this season, averaging 119.6 points per game, compared to 116.6 per game in road games. On the offensive side of the ball, the Warriors have picked up their production a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 123.5 points per contest over that span compared to the 118.1 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
When it comes to three-point shooting, things are clicking for Golden State, who is draining 16.5 threes per game (best in NBA) and shooting 38.0% from downtown (fifth-best). The Warriors are attempting 46.7 two-pointers per game this year, which account for 51.8% of the shots they’ve taken (and 61.4% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 43.4 threes per contest, which are 48.2% of their shots (and 38.6% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Minnesota Timberwolves
On offense Minnesota is the 10th-ranked team in the league (115.1 points per game). On defense it is 19th (115.0 points allowed per game). The Timberwolves score 117.0 points per game at home, and 112.7 away. The Timberwolves are scoring 115.8 points per game in their last 10 games, which is 0.7 more than their average for the season (115.1).
With 11.7 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 35.6% from downtown, Minnesota is 18th and 18th in the NBA, respectively, in those categories. In 2022-23, the Timberwolves have taken 61.8% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 38.2% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 72.4% of the Timberwolves’ baskets have been 2-pointers, and 27.6% have been 3-pointers.
Our pick to win this contest is the Timberwolves, and we predict that Timberwolves will cover the spread (Warriors -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 238 points.
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