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Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Game Preview
San Antonio hosts Minnesota looking to avoid the season sweep after dropping the first two meetings. The Spurs hit the midpoint at the top of the West and just snapped a brief skid with one of their cleanest offensive performances in weeks.
Minnesota arrives on the second night of a back-to-back after a tight loss in Houston. The Timberwolves played well enough to win but gave the game away at the line and in the fourth quarter.
This handicap starts with availability. Anthony Edwards has been managing a sore foot, and his status matters for Minnesota’s scoring floor and late-game shot creation.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | +205 | +6.5 (-110) | O 227.5 (-112) |
| San Antonio Spurs | -250 | -6.5 (-110) | U 227.5 (-108) |
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Form
Minnesota had been rolling since Thanksgiving, but Friday’s loss was a reminder of where the cracks show up. Missed free throws and fourth-quarter turnovers are killers on a back-to-back, especially when the opponent can slow tempo and make every possession feel expensive.
Julius Randle’s scoring surge and Naz Reid’s production kept them alive, but Minnesota’s late-game execution wasn’t clean enough to finish the comeback. Injury Report: Edwards’ foot status is the swing variable for side and total because it changes Minnesota’s pace and their ability to create easy points.
For recent results, splits, and game logs, use the Minnesota Timberwolves team page.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Form
San Antonio’s Thursday win over Milwaukee looked like a team that knew exactly what it wanted. The Spurs played with spacing, shared the ball early, and turned that into high-quality looks without needing hero ball.
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were efficient, and the bigger tell was how comfortable the Spurs looked once they built margin. If San Antonio plays with that same passing pace again, Minnesota has to defend multiple actions every trip, which is tough legs-wise on a back-to-back.
For home splits and matchup context, use the San Antonio Spurs team page.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup Breakdown
This game is about control.
San Antonio wants to win with execution and spacing. If the Spurs are moving the ball and getting into actions early, Minnesota’s help defense gets tested, and that’s where fouls and open threes show up.
Minnesota’s best path is forcing pace and keeping the game from turning into a half-court chess match. That’s easier said than done on a back-to-back, and it gets even harder if Edwards is limited or out.
With San Antonio laying a number, the question is whether Minnesota can score cleanly enough to stay attached for 48 minutes. If the Timberwolves’ offense turns into free-throw misses and late-clock possessions again, San Antonio can separate without even playing a perfect game.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Predictions and Best Bets
I’m looking at the total more than the side. Minnesota’s legs and late-game execution are real concerns on a back-to-back, and San Antonio is comfortable slowing pace once it has control. If Edwards is compromised, Minnesota’s scoring floor drops, and that pushes this game toward a more methodical script.
Best Bet: Under 227.5 (-108)
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