The Minnesota Timberwolves (15-9) and Golden State Warriors (13-12) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. EST from the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif. The game will broadcast live on NBA TV.
The Warriors are 1.5-point favorites over the Timberwolves on the spread (Warriors -1.5), with the over/under set at 231 total points. Golden State is a -125 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Minnesota is +105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Timberwolves vs. Warriors predictions and NBA picks for Friday, December 12.
My Timberwolves vs Warriors Prediction
- Timberwolves vs Warriors pick: Warriors -1.5 (-110)
My Timberwolves vs Warriors best bet is on Golden State to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Timberwolves vs Warriors Odds
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 | 231 -110 / -110 | +105 |
| Warriors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 | 231 -110 / -110 | -125 |
Timberwolves vs Warriors NBA Preview
This NBA system targets regular season situations where home favorites with strong rebounding form have a chance to bounce back and cover the spread, which is the case for the Warriors entering Friday's matchup against the Timberwolves.
When teams control the boards across multiple games, it reflects sustained energy, interior presence, and second-chance scoring potential, all of which translate more effectively at home.
These teams tend to have stable home against-the-spread results and perform particularly well in early and midseason months when effort metrics like rebounding carry extra weight before fatigue or playoff pacing set in.
By focusing on home favorites that are not elite but consistently solid, this strategy captures undervalued stability where rebounding dominance, crowd momentum, and statistical reliability align to produce profitable covers.
So, let's take the Warriors -1.5 on Friday night.
Timberwolves vs Warriors Betting Prediction
- Warriors -1.5 (-110)
Spread
My Warriors vs Timberwolves betting prediction is on Golden State to cover the spread at -1.5.
Moneyline
I'm laying the 1.5 points with the Warriors as opposed to taking the juice on the moneyline.
Over/Under
No play on the total.
Warriors vs Timberwolves Betting Trends
