Here’s everything you need to know about Warriors vs. Timberwolves on Sunday March 24 – OUR expert prediction And betting choice for today’s match.
The Warriors will travel to Minnesota to try to wreak havoc against a Timberwolves team that is firing on all cylinders. Can Golden State succeed in this must-win game?
Let’s dive into our Warriors vs Timberwolves prediction and picks.
Warriors vs. Timberwolves odds
Sunday, March 24, 7 p.m. ET, BSN
| Warriors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Money line |
| +3 -115 |
219 -110o / -110u |
+136 |
| Timber wolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Money line |
| -3 -105 |
219 -110o / -110u |
-162 |
Odds via DraftKings. Stay up to date with the latest news NBA odds here.
Warriors of the Golden State
This is a crucial matchup for the Warriors, who are now 1.5 games back of the 9th seed and just two games ahead of the Rockets to stay in 10th place and in the play-in . Golden State has lost three of its last five games and has lost twice as a home favorite in its last three games.
This is a game the Warriors have struggled in this season, as they lost both of their games to the Timberwolves in November. Minnesota will be without Karl-Anthony Towns this time around while Rudy Gobert and Anthony Edwards are currently questionable. Watch this injury report as Gobert is the most influential defender in the league and Edwards is currently the entire offense for the Timberwolves.
The Warriors will have to make their 3 to win this game. This is a huge mismatch for them in the paint assuming Gobert ends up playing. Golden State ranks dead last in offensive rim rate, while Minnesota ranks seventh in defensive rim rate and fourth best in rim FG percentage allowed. Expect the Warriors to rely on their shooters on offense here.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves have been in great shape despite Towns’ injury, going 4-1 in a row and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
This Warriors defense has been horrible over their last 10 games, ranking 26th in defensive rating while allowing 120.4 points per 100 possessions. This should be a tough matchup for them considering the Timberwolves will have size advantages at almost every position on the court. The Warriors played Draymond Green at the five while Kevon Looney is essentially out of the rotation, so expect the Timberwolves to have offensive rebounding chances.
If the Timberwolves can attack Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson on the perimeter, they should be able to succeed here.
Warriors vs. Timberwolves
Betting picks and predictions
I actually like the Warriors on the moneyline here. I just think they’ll step up with a lot more urgency than the Timberwolves did at this spot. Golden State is playing for its season while Minnesota is currently ranked among the top three seeds.
I also think the Warriors offense being less reliant on rim attempts is a clear advantage against Gobert and this Timberwolves defense. If the Warriors can knock down their 3, I think they can pull this route off against a crumbling Timberwolves team.
