Warriors vs. Timberwolves Picks & Best Bets 21st Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Golden State Warriors in NBA action on Saturday at Target Center, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Timberwolves will be led by Julius Randle, Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid, while the Warriors will rely on Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to identify the best Warriors vs. Timberwolves bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Timberwolves will likely beat the Warriors with a projected final score of 111-106.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Warriors vs. Timberwolves Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Warriors vs. Timberwolves picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Warriors vs. Timberwolves Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 21st, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Target Center
- Spread: Warriors +4.5 / Timberwolves -4.5
- Moneyline: Warriors +152 / Timberwolves -175
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 218 Points (-110/-110)
Timberwolves -4.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, both the Warriors and Timberwolves have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Timberwolves -4.5 due to BetMGM's more favorable odds of -105.
Total Points Over 218 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 218 at FanDuel Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% probability that the total will go over 218 points.
Warriors vs. Timberwolves Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Golden State Warriors at +152 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Minnesota Timberwolves are available at -175 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Timberwolves are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 64% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Timberwolves present the best betting value, with the odds of -175 available at BetMGM for an edge of 0.7%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Warriors vs. Timberwolves
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Warriors vs. Timberwolves matchup.
Golden State Warriors Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Curry | 25 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
Andrew Wiggins | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Jonathan Kuminga | 16 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Buddy Hield | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Dennis Schroder | 11 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Stephen Curry Over 4.5 3-Pointers (+132)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Stephen Curry Over 4.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +132 |
- Our top prop bet for the Warriors is on Stephen Curry to record over 4.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 13.0% on the +132 odds offered by FanDuel.
Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Julius Randle | 25 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Anthony Edwards | 25 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
Naz Reid | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Jaden McDaniels | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Rudy Gobert | 12 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
Anthony Edwards Over 4.5 Assists (+106)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Anthony Edwards Over 4.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +106 |
- Our best prop bet for the Timberwolves is on Anthony Edwards to record over 4.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 assists, giving us an edge of 7.8% on the +106 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Warriors vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Warriors vs. Timberwolves trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Naz Reid Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Naz Reid has recorded more than 1.5 turnovers in 7 of his last 13 appearances (54% of the time). You can put money on him to go over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of +180 (36% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 7.5 Points Scored
Nickeil Alexander-Walker has scored more than 7.5 points in 8 of his last 10 games (80%). You can place a bet on him to score 8+ points again at odds of -120 (55%), available at DraftKings.
Jaden McDaniels Over 1.5 Total Assists
Jaden McDaniels has had more than 1.5 assists in 10 of his last 15 games (67%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 assists again at odds of -130 (57%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Stephen Curry of the Warriors to knock down over 4.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 5 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Timberwolves -4.5 to cover.
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