Timberwolves vs. Warriors Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 21
Published 7:18 pm Friday, December 20, 2024
The Golden State Warriors (14-12) will try to break a three-game losing streak when they hit the road to play the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Target Center as 5.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET on NBCS-BA, FDSNX, and KARE 11.
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Timberwolves vs. Warriors Game Info & Odds
- Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: NBCS-BA, FDSNX, and KARE 11
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Venue: Target Center
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Timberwolves vs. Warriors Score Prediction
- Prediction:
Timberwolves 112 – Warriors 108
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Spread & Total Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Warriors
- Pick ATS: Warriors (+ 5.5)
- Computer Predicted Spread: Timberwolves (-3.9)
- Pick OU:
Over (216.5)
- Computer Predicted Total: 220.3
- The Warriors (15-11-0 ATS) have covered the spread 42.3% of the time, 15.4% more often than the Timberwolves (11-15-0) this year.
- Minnesota covers the spread when it is a 5.5-point favorite or more 41.7% of the time. That’s less often than Golden State covers as an underdog of 5.5 or more (100%).
- Both Minnesota and Golden State games have gone over the total 46.2% of the time this season.
- As a moneyline underdog this season, the Warriors are 5-7, while the Timberwolves are 13-10 as moneyline favorites.
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Timberwolves Performance Insights
- The Timberwolves have been lifted by their defense, as they rank fourth-best in the NBA by giving up only 106.6 points per game. They rank 23rd in the league in points scored (109.7 per contest).
- Minnesota is averaging 42.6 boards per game (25th-ranked in NBA) this year, while allowing 43.5 rebounds per contest (11th-ranked).
- This year, the Timberwolves rank 20th in the league in assists, delivering 25 per game.
- With 15 turnovers per game, Minnesota ranks 21st in the NBA. It forces 15.2 turnovers per contest, which ranks sixth in the league.
- The Timberwolves are sinking 14.9 three-pointers per game (eighth-ranked in NBA) this season, while owning a 37.2% three-point percentage (12th-ranked).
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Warriors Performance Insights
- The Warriors score 113.1 points per game and allow 111.1, ranking them 14th in the league on offense and 11th defensively.
- Golden State is the third-best team in the league in rebounds per game (47.3) but fourth-worst in rebounds conceded (46).
- This season the Warriors are fifth-best in the NBA in assists at 29 per game.
- At 13.8 turnovers committed per game and 14.5 turnovers forced, Golden State is 12th and 12th in the league, respectively.
- Beyond the arc, the Warriors are fourth-best in the league in 3-pointers made per game (15.4). They are 12th in 3-point percentage at 37.2%.
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