Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 27/02/2024, 06:20  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The San Antonio Spurs will visit the Target Center to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA on Tuesday night. The hosts are 40-17 and lead the Western Conference, while the visitors are 11-47 and bottom of the Conference standings. 

The San Antonio Spurs are very poor right now, losing 11 of their last 12 games. They are now looking to halt a four-game skid after a 128-109 defeat to the Jazz on the road. Devin Vassell led the team with 27 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, while Victor Wembenyama contributed 22 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks. San Antonio is currently ranked 24th in the NBA's offense, averaging 112.1 points per game, while Minnesota boasts the top-ranked defense, allowing only 106.4 points per game. In the 2023-24 season, San Antonio averages 4.4 more points per game at home (114.5) than away (110.1). However, they have struggled defensively, conceding 120.7 points per game, ranking 26th in the league. Notably, Marcus Morris is out, and Charles Bassey's availability is uncertain for the upcoming match.

On the other hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been on a roll, winning five of their last six games following a 101-86 victory over the Nets. Anthony Edwards led the team with 29 points on 11 of 23 shooting, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 28 points with nine rebounds and four assists. The Timberwolves are currently ranked 20th in the NBA's scoring charts, averaging 113.6 points per game, while the Spurs rank 26th in points per game allowed, at 120.7. Interestingly, the Timberwolves have scored fewer points at home compared to away games in the 2023-24 season (112.0 at home versus 115.0 on the road). Defensively, Minnesota have performed admirably, allowing only 106.4 points per game, the best in the NBA. Rudy Gobert's availability for this game is questionable.