The Warriors vs Timberwolves matchup is one of seven NBA games scheduled on Saturday. These two squads met in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs last season, and in the 2025-26 campaign, they have already squared off once. On December 12, the Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 127-120. Heading into this rematch, the Warriors and Timberwolves are right next to each other in the standings. Golden State (25-21) currently holds the no. 8 spot, while Minnesota (27-18) is one step ahead at no. 7.
Warriors vs Timberwolves Odds
Moneyline: Warriors (+190) vs Timberwolves (-230)
Spread: Warriors (+6.5) vs Timberwolves (-6.5)
Total: Warriors -110 (o234.5) vs Timberwolves -110 (u234.5)
Editor’s note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Warriors vs Timberwolves Preview and Prediction
The Warriors built momentum with a four-game winning streak that began last week, but in the tail end of this streak, disaster struck as Jimmy Butler tore his ACL in a matchup against his former team, the Miami Heat. Since then, Golden State has dropped back-to-back games. On Thursday, they lost to the Dallas Mavericks 123-115. Steph Curry did all he could, dropping 38 points on 51.9% FG shooting, but it was still not enough to prevail over the Mavs.
The Timberwolves are in a tail spin of their own. After winning back-to-back contests against the San Antonio Spurs and the Milwaukee Bucks, the Wolves went on to lose four straight outings. Their latest loss came this past Thursday, when they suffered a 120-115 setback dealt by the Chicago Bulls. Julius Randle had 30 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Anthony Edwards had 20 points on a subpar 9-for-25 shooting clip.
Minnesota is favored to win this matchup against Golden State. Much like their second-round series last season, the Timberwolves have the edge in size; they’re expected to impose their will in the paint against a smaller Warriors team.
Warriors vs Timberwolves Player Props
Brandin Podziemski’s point total is set at 13.5, which is nearly identical with his season average of 13.4 points per game. Jaden McDaniels’ point total is set at 14.5, which perfectly matches his scoring average at this point in the season.
