The Golden State Warriors (14-12) travel to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) on Saturday, December 21st. This game will be played at Target Center in Minneapolis and televised on NBCS. Both the Warriors and Timberwolves will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

Warriors vs Timberwolves

The Warriors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Warriors fell to 14-12 on the season after a crushing 144-93 road loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Golden State entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 237, just under the 238.5 O/U line.

Memphis took control early, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 31-15 to 42-15. Golden State struggled to keep up, trailing 109-59 going into the 4th quarter.

The Timberwolves Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 133-107 loss to the Knicks on Thursday, the Timberwolves are now 14-12 for the season. Minnesota, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 214 by 26 points.

The game turned when the Knicks went on an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 33-30 to 44-30. Minnesota was outscored 41-18 in the 2nd quarter and trailed 104-74 going into the 4th, despite a 33-29 edge in the final period.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

The Warriors struggled offensively in their 144-93 loss to the Grizzlies, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with 12 made threes. Brandin Podziemski led the way with 21 points, 16 of which came in the 4th quarter, and added 6 assists.

Andrew Wiggins contributed 19 points, 9 of which came in the 1st quarter, and hit 4 threes at an 80% rate. Kyle Anderson and Jonathan Kuminga each added 11 points, with Anderson hitting 3 threes and Kuminga scoring 7 of his points in the 4th quarter.

Timberwolves Offense Breakdown

In their loss to the Knicks, the Timberwolves shot 46.1% from the field, but hit 17 threes at a 40.5% clip. Julius Randle led the way with 24 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% efficiency.

Randle scored 15 points in the 1st quarter, while Anthony Edwards added 10 of his 17 points in the 3rd. Donte DiVincenzo also contributed 11 of his 15 points in the final period.

Warriors Team Defense

The Warriors struggled defensively against the Grizzlies, giving up 144 points in the loss. Memphis scored at least 32 points in every quarter, including 40 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies shot 54% from the field.

Golden State allowed 27 threes on 56% shooting from deep. The Grizzlies went 11/15 from the free-throw line. The Warriors had 26 defensive rebounds but gave up 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks.

Timberwolves Team Defense

The Warriors struggled defensively against the Grizzlies, giving up 144 points in the loss. Memphis scored 37 in the 1st quarter and 40 in the 3rd, with Golden State allowing 35 points in the 4th.

Golden State allowed Memphis to shoot 54% from the field, including 56% from three-point range, where the Grizzlies hit 27 threes. The Warriors sent Memphis to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws.

Warriors vs Timberwolves Trends

• Golden State has a 0-3 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 99 points per game while allowing 118. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
• Minnesota has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 106 points per game while allowing 98. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
• As the betting underdog, the Warriors have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Golden State posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Warriors vs Timberwolves Prediction

The Warriors come in as the underdog at +3.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 213.5 and given that our model is projecting 264 points between the teams, we like the over.

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