Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 6, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors matchup is one of the seven NBA games scheduled for Friday. The Timberwolves didn’t get off to the greatest of starts but have stabled the ship with a three-game win streak. They are currently 10th in the West with a 11-10 record. Golden State is fifth with a 13-8 record.

The two teams have faced each other 130 times in the regular season, with the Warriors holding a 74-56 lead. They met three times last season as the T-Wolves swept the series. Their most recent meeting was on March 24, a game that Minnesota won 114-110 behind Anthony Edwards’ 23 points and eight assists. Steph Curry led the Warriors with 31 points.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors game details and odds

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors game is scheduled for 10 p.m. EST on Friday, Dec. 6, at Chase Center. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. It will also air locally on NBCSBA and FanDuel Sports Network - North. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Timberwolves (+105) vs. Warriors (-125)

Spread: Timberwolves (+1.5) vs. Warriors (-1.5)

Total (O/U): Timberwolves -110 (o220.5) vs. Warriors -110 (u220.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors preview

After a tough start to the season, Minnesota has finally gained some momentum with a three-game win streak against the LA Clippers (twice) and LA Lakers. Before that, the T-Wolves had lost four straight, which raised serious questions on the fit of Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo alongside Anthony Edwards.

There’s no denying that they are one of the most stacked squads in the West but their performances have been underwhelming so far. However, they have been great in the past two games in particular, having won them by a combined 57 points. They beat the Clippers 108-80 on Wednesday behind Julius Randle’s 20 points.

The Warriors started the season as one of the hottest teams in the league before slumping to a five-game losing streak. They finally broke the streak with a 99-93 win against the Houston Rockets on Thursday. Jonathan Kuminga scored a career-high 33 points to lead the team.

The fact that Golden State won the game without Steph Curry and Draymond Green only adds to the achievement. With both expected to return on Friday, things should get easier for the Warriors.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors betting props

Anthony Edwards’ points total is set at 24.5. He averages 26.2 points on the season and should score over 24.5 points against Golden State.

Steph Curry’s point total is set at 23.5, which is slightly higher than his season average of 22.6 points. However, after resting Thursday, expect Curry to go over his prop here.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors prediction

The oddsmakers slightly favor the Warriors to win this game at home. They got a statement win against the Rockets without key players and that confidence should continue during the second leg of a back-to-back. Expect Golden State to cover the spread in a win where the team total should go past 220.5 points.