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Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 2 Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (May 8)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Warriors vs. Timberwolves odds favor Minnesota as a 10.5-point favorite.
- Game 1 saw the Warriors beat the Timberwolves 98-88.
- Steph Curry won’t play Game 2 due to his hamstring injury.
The Warriors shocked everyone and beat the Timberwolves, stealing Game 1 and the home-court edge. But, they lost Steph Curry, who injured his hamstring and will miss Game 2.
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How to Watch
- When: Thursday, May 8, 8:30 pm ET
- Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How to Watch: TNT
Warriors vs. Timberwolves Game 2 Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | +405 | +10.5 | 201.5 |
| Timberwolves | -600 | -10.5 | 201.5 |
Game Preview
The thing with the Warriors is that Buddy Hield woke up, so they just might survive Steph Curry’s absence easily. There’s Jimmy Butler as well, so the Dub Nation enters Game 2 with confidence.
GSW controlled the opening game of the series from start to finish. Hield had 24 points, five threes, 8 boards. Butler scored 20 with 11 rebounds and 8 assists, while Draymond Green added 19 and 8 boards. Curry had 13 in 13 minutes before leaving due to an injury.
The Timberwolves were 5-for-27 for three, which is probably their worst shooting night in a while. They had a terrible second quarter, scoring only 11 points while allowing 26, which is why this unit lost.
Anthony Edwards was solid with 23 points and 14 boards, though he was just 9-for-22 from the field. Julius Randle had 18 points and six assists, and Naz Reid entered off the bench to score 19 points. Mike Conley had 0 points.
Warriors vs. Timberwolves Head to Head
The Warriors were underdogs before the start of the series, despite winning 3 of 4 regular-season matchups. With this victory, they are 4-1 against the Timberwolves this year.
Warriors vs. Timberwolves Game 2 Predictions
Steph is out, and the T-Wolves will make certain adjustments, that’s certain. However, we expect a tough game with a bit slower pace, which is why we believe that the Warriors have realistic chances of defending a 10.5-point spread. Butler and the boys will play much harder defense than with Curry on the floor.
Free NBA picks: Warriors +10.5
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