The Golden State Warriors (26-21) and Minnesota Timberwolves (27-19) hook up for the second consecutive night.
On Sunday, the Warriors routed the Wolves, 111-85, led by G Stephen Curry’s 26 points to end a two-game losing streak.
The Wolves ride a five-game skid, capped off by three straight losses as a favorite.
Let’s look at the Warriors vs. Timberwolves prediction and spread for Monday’s battle at Target Center, tipping off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Peacock. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals.
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Warriors vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Spread
The road team has won each of this season's first two matchups, as Minnesota knocked off Golden State, 127-120 on December 12.
The Wolves eliminated the Warriors in last season’s first round of the playoffs, 4-1. Minnesota won five straight meetings prior to Sunday’s home defeat.
Warriors vs. Timberwolves Over/Under, Spread
The Timberwolves enter this matchup as 7.5-point favorites, returning a 1.35x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Warriors are road underdogs with a 3.03x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Minnesota Timberwolves -7.5
- Over/Under: 230.5
- Game Winner Payout: Warriors 3.03x | Timberwolves 1.35x
(Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change)
Warriors vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Warriors vs. Timberwolves injury report for Monday, via NBA.com.
Warriors Injury Report
- G Jimmy Butler (knee) – OUT
- F Jonathan Kuminga (knee) – OUT
Timberwolves Injury Report
- None
Warriors vs. Timberwolves Numbers to Know
Here are some stats to know to get you set for Warriors vs. Timberwolves tonight, including insights on our Warriors vs. Timberwolves prediction.
- The Warriors own a 7-3 against the spread mark the last 10 games.
- Golden State has covered in three of the last four opportunities as an underdog.
- In the past eight outings, the Wolves managed two ATS wins, both as a dog.
- Minnesota covered its first four games in January, but is 0-4 ATS the last four in the favorite role.
- The Wolves rank fourth in FG% at 48.2%, but sit tied for 18th in FG shooting at home (46.6%).
- Minnesota finished under the total in four of the last five home games, including in last night’s loss.
- Golden State cashed five consecutive overs prior to Sunday’s under on the 237.5 total.
Warriors vs. Timberwolves NBA Player Picks
Here are three top Warriors vs. Timberwolves picks to target on Monday. Key PrizePicks player projections are headlined by three players: Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards, Warriors G Brandin Podziemski, and Minnesota F Julius Randle.
Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards vs. Warriors Projection: 29.5 Points
- Edwards averages a career-high 29.7 points per game (PPG), although that number drops to 26.3 PPG at home.
- The 2020 top draft pick posted 32 points in Sunday’s loss, his third 30+ performance against the Warriors in his last four tries.
- In 10 games this month, the former Georgia star topped the 30+ point mark five times, including a 55-point effort at San Antonio on January 17.
- The 24-year old averages 30.2 PPG in five games with no rest.
Warriors G Brandin Podziemski vs. Timberwolves Projection: 14.5 Points
- The ex-Santa Clara standout is one of two Warriors to play all 47 games this season.
- Podziemski is shooting a career-high 46.6% from the floor, along with 39% from 3-point range.
- The third-year pro has not passed this projection in three straight games and converted 1-of-13 attempts from deep.
- During Golden State’s four-game winning streak in mid-Januaryeclipsed the 15-point mark each time. In the other nine games this month, he finished with fewer than 14 points.
Timberwolves F Julius Randle vs. Warriors Projection: 28.5 Pts+Rebs
- Randle struggled in last night’s loss, scoring 11 points and grabbing 5 rebounds.
- The 12th-year pro hasn’t topped this projection in 11 of the past 15 home games.
- In the first matchup at Golden State, the former Kentucky star put up 27 points and snatched 9 boards in a 127-120 December victory.
- The ex-Knick averages 8.1 rebounds in the last eight games after pulling down 5 or fewer boards.
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