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Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors Preview & Picks – Timberwolves To Edge Ahead In NBA Playoffs Series

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09 May 2025
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Leigh Copson 09 May 2025
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  • Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors picks for Saturday, May 10
  • NBA Playoff game is taking place at Chase Center
  • Preview, predictions, stats & form
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    Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors Preview & Picks
  • Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Minnesota Timberwolves Form
  • Golden State Warriors Form

Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors Preview & Picks

Minnesota are tipped to take the lead in this series for the first time.

The Timberwolves have a great recent record at the Chase Center and can take down a Warriors team weakened by the loss of Stephen Curry to injury.

  • Minnesota Timberwolves are 4-1 in their last 5 visits to Golden State
  • Minnesota Timberwolves are 5-1-0 ATS in their last 6 wins over the Warriors
  • Golden State Warriors are 3-9-0 ATS in their last 12 road games
  • 7 of the last 9 meetings have produced over 201.5

Head To Head

  • Golden State Warriors lead the all-time series 78-58
  • Minnesota Timberwolves won 117-93 when the two teams last met on May 8

Minnesota Timberwolves Form

Minnesota head out on the road for the first time in the series having rebounded from a Game 1 loss.

The Timberwolves entered this conference semi-final with home advantage, but surrendered that in the very first game as they lost 99-88 to Golden State.

They rebounded in the next meeting though, winning 117-93, and that means they will play at least one more game at home.

Minnesota went 49-33 during the regular season, and eased through the first round of the playoffs by beating the Los Angeles Lakers in five games.

The Timberwolves won 117-95 in LA to start the series, and then responded to a 94-85 loss with 116-104, 116-113 and 103-96 victories to advance.

Golden State Warriors Form

Golden State return home in a decent position, having won one of their two road games in Minnesota to start this series.

The Warriors won the series opener 99-88 despite losing Stephen Curry to injury, but they were unable to back that up as they then lost 117-93 in Game 2.

They went 48-34 in the regular season and beat Memphis 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament to secure their place in the playoffs.

Golden State split two road games in Houston to open the first round series, winning 95-85 and losing 109-94, and then took control with 104-93 and 109-106 wins at home.

The Warriors wasted chances to clinch at they lost 131-116 on the road and 115-107 at home, but they finally got the job done in Game 7 thanks to a 103-89 victory.

Verdict

Minnesota’s response to the Game 1 loss was emphatic and we expect them to back that up.

The Timberwolves have a strong recent track record in the Bay Area, and the Warriors are severely weakened by the ongoing absence of Stephen Curry.

Best Bet1: Minnesota -5.0 Spread @-116.28 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Over 201.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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