The San Antonio Spurs (27-11) and Minnesota Timberwolves (25-14) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The game will broadcast live on FDSN.
The Timberwolves are 2.5-point favorites over the Spurs on the spread (Timberwolves -2.5), with the over/under set at 235.5 total points. Minnesota is a 58-cent favorite to win outright, while San Antonio is priced at 43 cents to pull off the upset on Fanatics Markets.
Let's get into my Spurs vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, January 11.
My Spurs vs Timberwolves Prediction
- Spurs vs Timberwolves pick: Spurs +2.5
My Timberwolves vs Spurs best bet is on San Antonio to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at Fanatics Markets. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Spurs vs Timberwolves Odds
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The Timberwolves are coming off a painful loss on the road against the Cavaliers yesterday, and will now host the Spurs on the second night of a back-to-back.
Fatigue and possible rotations could impact Minnesota's performance tonight, as they will play their fourth game in six days this week.
Meanwhile, the Spurs are rolling and brimming with confidence after beating the Lakers on Wednesday and the Celtics last night.
Our Bet Labs "Small NBA Road Dogs Against Public" system also offers insights on why backing San Antonio to cover the spread tonight is the best pick to make.
Spurs vs Timberwolves Prediction, Analysis
This system focuses on games where visiting teams are slight underdogs in both regular and postseason play.
These matchups often feature public bias toward home favorites, especially when the spread is small and perceived as manageable.
When the road team draws little betting support, and the overall betting volume is below the daily average, it signals that the market has tilted too far toward the home side.
These conditions frequently lead to inflated lines that undervalue competitive visiting teams capable of keeping games close or winning outright.
Early or midseason scheduling advantages, tighter rotations, and underdog motivation all contribute to the visitor’s ability to outperform expectations when public sentiment and pricing diverge.
Pick: Spurs +2.5
