Timberwolves vs. Warriors Western Semifinals Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for May 8

Timberwolves vs. Warriors Game Info

• Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Coverage: TNT, truTV, and MAX

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heavy 10.5-point favorites in Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center on Thursday, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX. The Warriors lead the series 1-0. The matchup's over/under is set at 201.5.

Timberwolves vs. Warriors Odds & Spread

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Timberwolves vs. Warriors Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Timberwolves win (62.1%)

Timberwolves vs. Warriors Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves have covered the spread 39 times this season (39-42-1).
• The Warriors have 41 wins against the spread in 82 games this season.
• This season, 45 of the Timberwolves' games have gone over the point total.
• Warriors games this season have gone over the point total 41 times in 82 opportunities (50%).
• Against the spread, Minnesota has performed worse when playing at home, covering 17 times in 41 home games, and 22 times in 41 road games.
• The Timberwolves have exceeded the total in a higher percentage of games at home (61%) than away games (48.8%).
• This season, Golden State is 18-22-1 at home against the spread (.439 winning percentage). On the road, it is 23-16-2 ATS (.561).
• Warriors games have gone above the over/under less often at home (20 times out of 41) than away (21 of 41) this year.

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards averages 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists, shooting 44.7% from the field and 39.5% from beyond the arc, with 4.1 made treys per game (second in league).
• Julius Randle averages 18.7 points, 7.1 boards and 4.7 assists, shooting 48.5% from the field and 34.4% from downtown, with 1.6 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Rudy Gobert is averaging 12 points, 1.8 assists and 10.9 rebounds.
• Naz Reid is averaging 14.2 points, 6 rebounds and 2.3 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Jaden McDaniels is averaging 12.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.

Warriors Leaders

• Per game, Jimmy Butler gets the Warriors 17.5 points, 5.4 boards and 5.4 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Per game, Draymond Green gives the Warriors 9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists. He also averages 1.5 steals (ninth in league) and 1 block.
• Brandin Podziemski's numbers on the season are 11.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. He is draining 44.5% of his shots from the floor and 37.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.8 treys.
• The Warriors receive 11.1 points per game from Buddy Hield, plus 3.2 boards and 1.6 assists.
• The Warriors get 9.8 points per game from Moses Moody, plus 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists.

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