Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs 4/8/2023 Analysis, Odds and Tips
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to take on the San Antonio Spurs in an exciting NBA matchup at the AT&T Center this Saturday. The Timberwolves, who have struggled on the road this season with a record two games below .500, are hoping to improve their standing in the Western Conference where they sit just one game behind two other teams in the race for seventh place.
Minnesota has won five of their last eight games overall, bouncing back from a three-game losing streak with the gritty win over the Nets. Shooting guard Anthony Edwards once again proved his worth as the leading scorer for the team, while center Karl-Anthony Towns and point guard Mike Conley also made significant contributions to the team’s success. Despite falling behind by 11 points at one stage, the Timberwolves showed great resilience to bounce back and secure the hard-fought road win, shooting an impressive 48% from the field and eight of 24 from beyond the arc.
- The Minnesota Timberwolves are 2-13 SU in their last 15 games on the road against San Antonio.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games with a team in the Western Conference.
- The T-Wolves are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Southwest Division.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs 4/8/2023 Analysis, Odds and Tips
The San Antonio Spurs, on the other hand, have had a challenging season so far, with a record of 26 losses in their first 40 home games, currently holding the second-worst overall record in the Western Conference. Despite this, the Spurs will be looking to continue their recent momentum, following a thrilling home win over Portland, where they held on for a narrow 129-127 victory. During the game, San Antonio displayed excellent teamwork, recording 29 assists on their 47 made field goals, while also converting an impressive 25 of their 28 free-throw attempts.
As the Spurs gear up to face the Timberwolves on Saturday, all eyes will be on Keita Bates-Diop, who had an outstanding performance in their recent game against Portland, top-scoring with 25 points. Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie will also be key players to watch, with both scoring 24 points each, on a combined 18-of-38 shooting effort. Additionally, Zach Collins will be eager to make an impact, having contributed 21 points and ten rebounds in the same game. With both teams hungry for a win, fans can expect a closely fought and exciting matchup at the AT&T Center.
- San Antonio is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Northwest Division.
- The San Antonio Spurs are 12-4-2 ATS in their last 18 games played in April.
- The total went OVER in 6 of San Antonio’s last 9 games played on a Saturday.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs. The NBA pick for this game is the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves’ power forward, Karl-Anthony Towns, who was out with a calf injury, is set to return and play the final two regular season games. With both teams ranking in the top six of the league in terms of pace, the over bet is a tempting option. However, it is more likely that the San Antonio Spurs will keep the game closer than expected at home, making them a strong play. Therefore, the prediction is that the Minnesota Timberwolves will emerge victorious with a score of 121-115.
NBA Starting Time: 4:00 PM (EDT)
Location: AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX
Date: Saturday, April 8, 2023
TV: BSN
NBA Odds: San Antonio Spurs -13.5
NBA Totals: 219.5
