Warriors vs Timberwolves Predictions

**SBR Andy** · 2025-05-06T17:19:36+00:00

Warriors vs Timberwolves Game 1 player prop picks from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

Anthony Edwards Over 5.5 assists (+108 FanDuel)

"Edwards is the center of attention for Minnesota, especially after scoring 26.8 points per game against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, an underrated part of his game in that series was an increased playmaking ability. Edwards averaged 4.5 assists per game this season, which jumped to 6.2 APG during the first round.

The Timberwolves star cleared this total at an 80% clip throughout the first five postseason games. Further, he went Over this mark in two of four outings against Golden State during the regular season, averaging 5.5 APG in those meetings.

We'll therefore happily take Edwards to assume the role of chief playmaker again tonight at plus money."

Stephen Curry Under 4.5 made 3-pointers (-115 bet365)

"Betting against Curry is seldom a sound choice, especially in the playoffs, which is why we recommend this play at three stars of confidence. While the "Chef" has gone Over this total at a 50% clip across his past 10 games and in 75% of meetings with Minnesota this season, we believe the line is a bit high for Game 1.

The Timberwolves have been defending the 3-point line extremely well this season, tallying the fifth-best opponent's 3-point percentage (35.3%). Further, Curry has only cleared this line in three of seven postseason appearances so far.

We expect him to struggle - relatively speaking - against Minnesota's stingy defense."

Julius Randle Under 20.5 points (-120 DraftKings)

"Randle was one of the most pleasant surprises during the first-round series against Los Angeles. He averaged over 22 points per game while taking full advantage of the Lakers' lack of size down low.

Unfortunately for him, Golden State doesn't struggle to defend the paint or when facing size. The Warriors are tied for the third-fewest points in the paint per game (45.7). Meanwhile, Los Angeles sits 18th (49.4 PPG).

Golden State is also better defensively, and Steve Kerr will surely emphasize slowing Randle down."

**SBR Andy** · 2025-05-06T17:53:42+00:00

Warriors vs Timberwolves Game 1 prediction from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

Warriors +7 (-110 Caesars)

"This line is giving the hosts a bit too much credit after they beat a flawed Los Angeles Lakers team. The Timberwolves were exploiting the Lakers' weaknesses throughout the back half of the series, picking on size disadvantages in the paint.

However, those obvious holes don't exist within Golden State's roster.

The Warriors are not only more well-equipped to hang with Minnesota, but they're also the most experienced team remaining. Steve Kerr's squad has been a road underdog 24 times this season while posting a 14-10 ATS record. That includes two outright wins in Houston.

Expect Stephen Curry and Co. to keep it close."

**SBR Andy** · 2025-05-07T12:29:16+00:00

The Warriors take Game 1 but lose Steph Curry to a hamstring injury.

Updated series odds via DraftKings: Timberwolves -150 / Warriors +125

**eberetta1** · 2025-05-07T13:54:50+00:00

The Warriors seem to jump to 20 point leads against the Twolves and somehow the Twolves close the gap in the last 5 minutes of regulation. I don't think the Warriors will let that happen this playoff series.