Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs Predictions & Picks – Timberwolves To Cover As Double Digit Underdogs In NBA Playoffs

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04 May 2026
Leigh Copson 04 May 2026
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Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs Predictions & Picks

Minnesota are tipped to cover as a double digit underdog in the series opener.

The Timberwolves did a tremendous job on the Nuggets in the first round, and they have repeatedly got the better of the Spurs in recent seasons.

  • Minnesota Timberwolves are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings
  • Minnesota Timberwolves are 6-2-0 ATS in their last 8 games
  • The Over cashed in 3 of the 4 regular season meetings

Head To Head

  • San Antonio Spurs lead the all-time series 102-48
  • San Antonio Spurs won 126-123 when the two teams last met on January 17

Minnesota Timberwolves Form

Minnesota enter this series having upset Denver in the first round and having won seven of their last 10 games overall.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-07 at Indiana Pacers W 124-104
Apr-08 at Orlando Magic L 120-132
Apr-10 at Houston Rockets W 136-132
Apr-12 vs New Orleans Pelicans W 136-132
Apr-18 at Denver Nuggets L 105-116
Apr-20 at Denver Nuggets W 119-114
Apr-23 vs Denver Nuggets W 113-96
Apr-25 vs Denver Nuggets W 112-96
Apr-27 at Denver Nuggets L 113-125
Apr-30 vs Denver Nuggets W 110-98

San Antonio Spurs Form

San Antonio go into this matchup riding a three-game win streak and having won 18 of their last 22 games overall.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-04 at Denver Nuggets L 134-136 OT
Apr-06 vs Philadelphia 76ers W 115-102
Apr-08 vs Portland Trail Blazers W 112-101
Apr-10 vs Dallas Mavericks W 139-120
Apr-12 vs Denver Nuggets L 118-128
Apr-19 vs Portland Trail Blazers W 111-98
Apr-21 vs Portland Trail Blazers L 103-106
Apr-24 at Portland Trail Blazers W 120-108
Apr-26 at Portland Trail Blazers W 114-93
Apr-28 vs Portland Trail Blazers W 114-95

Verdict

San Antonio have been in fantastic from recently, but the Timberwolves just stunned Denver and they have had the Spurs’ number in recent times.

So give us Minnesota and a bunch of free buckets in the opening game of this series.

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