NBA Preview: Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

The Golden State Warriors (19-20) take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (21-18) for the third time this season, with the action coming to you on Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00 PM ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves are favored with a point spread at -5.5 (-105 MyBookie).

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Warriors have a two-game skid they are trying to break and are 1-4 over their last five battles. Their latest defeat was a 104-101 performance against the Toronto Raptors on the road.

This game was fairly even across the board, but the Warriors had their lowest scoring quarter (23 points) in the fourth and allowed the Raptors to come back. Steph Curry led with 26 points and seven assists, while Andrew Wiggins was not far off to support the team with 20 points.

Their offense missed the mark, as the Warriors made roughly eight percent fewer shots from the field and from deep. It is difficult to overcome any game when you cannot make buckets count, let alone shoot under 40 percent for a game.

The Warriors are putting up 111.0 points a game and rank 18th in the league. Their defense has been solid at allowing opponents to average 110.6 points a game and ranking eighth. However, you can see the issue here with the point differential.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Timberwolves have won four out of their last five games and are coming off a 120-106 win against the Washington Wizards. This victory put them back on the winning side after suffering a tough 127-125 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in the game prior.

They consistently had 25 points or better each quarter, with a strong 38-point outburst in the fourth quarter to drive it home. Anthony Edwards led with 41 points and seven assists along with four other players in double figures.

Their offense made 49.4 percent of their shots and 37.8 percent from beyond the arc. On defense they allowed the Wizards to make 44.0 percent of their shots and 42.5 percent from deep. They also had 19 turnovers, which will need to be addressed in the next matchup.

The Timberwolves are 22nd in the league when it comes to putting up 109.6 points a game. Their defense ranks fourth in holding teams to 107.6 points each matchup. This spread is also narrow, just like the Warriors have.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you set with the Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves betting odds favoring the Timberwolves by 5.5 points. According to market analysis, the Timberwolves have a 62.5 percent chance of winning at home. The Warriors have won two out of three against the Timberwolves, with an average final score of 105.6 to 105.3.

Final Pick: Golden State Warriors +5.5 (-115)