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

Prediction published on 02/11/2024, 04:25  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 02/11/2024 at 05:26 in NBA Predictions

The Minnesota Timberwolves will arrive at the Frost Bank Center to face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA on Sunday morning. The Spurs (2-3) are 12th in the Western Conference standings, while the Timberwolves (3-2) are in seventh place after five games. Let’s get into the match prediction. 

The San Antonio Spurs have made a mixed start to the season but will be hoping to find some consistency after overcoming the Utah Jazz 106-88 on the road in their last outing. 

Victor Wembenyama has been the standout performer for the Spurs in the early-season and led the team with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals and five blocks in the victory over the Jazz. 

As a team, though, San Antonio are averaging just 103.6 PPG (second-bottom in the league), though they have been impressive on defence, averaging 105.0 PPG against (third in the NBA).

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have now won three of their last four matches following a hard-fought 119-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the week. 

Anthony Edwards had an excellent shooting night, scoring 29 points including seven threes, while Julius Randle added 23 points, six rebounds and seven assists in the victory. 

Minnesota are now averaging 113.0 PPG which ranks 18th in the league overall, while they are allowing an average of 112.4 PPG (12th in NBA this season).