Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves 2/1/2023 Best Picks, Previews and Betting Tips
The Golden State Warriors head to Minnesota to face the Timberwolves at Target Center on Wednesday, February 1st, with a 8 PM EST tip-off. With a 26-24 record, the Warriors look to improve their standing and solidify their position in the league. The Warriors have a tendency to turn the ball over 16.6 times per game and collectively commit 22.1 fouls, however, they make up for it with their passing game – leading the NBA in assists with 1,482, and collecting 44.1 rebounds per game. Golden State boasts a 79.4% free-throw conversion rate, connecting on 38.0% of their 3-point shots (825 of 2,170). The Warriors rank second in the league in scoring average (218.1) while shooting 47.4% from the field.
Star player PG Stephen Curry leads the team with a scoring average of 29.5 points per game. Center Kevon Looney dominates the boards, averaging 8.7 rebounds per game, while PF Draymond Green stands as the top assister with 6.8 assists per game. SG Jordan Poole is the team’s second-leading scorer, averaging 21.0 points per game.
- The total has gone OVER in 14 of Golden State’s last 15 games on the road.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Golden State’s last 7 games on the road against Minnesota.
- The Dubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games with an opponent in the Western Conference.
Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves 2/1/2023 Best Picks, Previews and Betting Tips
The Minnesota Timberwolves, with a record of 27-26, look to make a statement on the court when they face off against the Golden State Warriors. The Timberwolves average 21.9 fouls per outing, but make up for it by converting 77.2% of their free throws. They average 15.9 turnovers per game and rank 12th in the league with 25.3 assists per contest. With a field goal percentage of 49.2%, the Timberwolves rank fourth in the NBA for offensive efficiency and have scored a total of 6,099 points this season, averaging 115.1 per game.
Rudy Gobert leads Minnesota’s dominance on the boards, averaging 11.7 rebounds per game. D’Angelo Russell tops the team’s assists, dishing out an average of 6.2 per game. Rookie sensation Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves in scoring, putting up 24.7 points per game. The team as a whole averages 115.2 points per outing, with six players contributing double-figure scoring efforts.
- The total went OVER in 8 of Minnesota’s last 8 matches with Golden State.
- Minnesota is 9-2 SU in their last 11 games at home.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of the -Wolves last 7 home games with the Warriors.
Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA pick for this contest is the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota will pick up a victory at home on Wednesday when hosting Golden State and the play here is OVER. The OVER has cashed in seven of Golden State’s last 10. In addition the OVER has cashed in each of the last eight played between Minnesota and Golden State as well as in six of the last seven played in Minnesota between the Warriors and Timberwolves. Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves win but our best play is OVER 122-119.
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Target Center
Date: Wednesday, February 01, 2023
TV: NSBA
NBA Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves +3
NBA Totals: 239