The Warriors will need to take better care of the basketball versus the Timberwolves. This month they are averaging a whopping 15.9 turnovers – the third-highest average in the league.
With the playoffs all but a pipe dream now, the rest of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season will be about lessons learned, and the spoiler role. The Timberwolves can fulfill the latter goal Tuesday night as they host the reeling Golden State Warriors. Minnesota has dropped three in a row but still sports an impressive 23-10 record at Target Center, and will welcome a Warriors team playing one night after dropping a 111-105 decision to the red-hot San Antonio Spurs.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 19 Mar 2:12pm | GS | -6.5 -110 | O +229.5 -110 |
| Closing 19 Mar 10:22pm | GS | -7 -105 | O +230 -110 |
Regardless of who suits up for Golden State – DeMarcus Cousins is day-to-day with an ankle injury, while Kevin Durant returned Monday from a foot injury but might be rested on the second night of a back-to-back – bettors might be off the Warriors altogether for the time being. They’re a dismal 0-6-1 ATS in their past seven games on zero days rest, and have covered just four times in their previous 16 contests overall.
Offence has been a major issue for the Warriors during their recent struggles, and that makes them a great totals option. They’ve finished below the total in five consecutive road games, and are 1-10 to the under in their past 11 games overall. But the Timberwolves are trending in the opposite direction, having gone an incredible 13-5 O/U in their last 18 games. That said, the under is 24-8 in the previous 32 head-to-head meetings between the teams.
Golden State Warriors
The Warriors will need to take better care of the basketball if they hope to fend off the Denver Nuggets and claim top spot in the Western Conference. Golden State has fumbled it around this month, averaging a whopping 15.9 turnovers so far in March – the third-highest average in the league. Their -2.8 average turnover differential for the month is ahead of only the New York Knicks, and they rank 21st in assist-to-turnover ratio in March (1.76).
Minnesota Timberwolves
While Golden State looks to recapture its offensive identity in Minnesota, the Timberwolves would sorely love to figure out what’s going on at the defensive end of the floor. They allowed an average of 123.3 points in road losses to Houston, Utah and Denver, though a return home might be just what they need. Minnesota has won four consecutive games at Target Center, limiting opponents to an average of 111.7 points over that stretch.
Injuries
Kevon Looney (C)
Kevon Looney (C)
Andre Iguodala (SF)
Shaun Livingston (PG)
Andre Iguodala (SF)
Kevon Looney (C)
Andre Iguodala (SF)
Shaun Livingston (PG)
Draymond Green (PF)
DeMarcus Cousins (C)
Jerryd Bayless (PG)
Taj Gibson (PF)
Derrick Rose (PG)
Jeff Teague (PG)
Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Luol Deng (SF)
Jeff Teague (PG)
Gorgui Dieng (C)
Derrick Rose (PG)
Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kevon Looney (C) | Prob Thurs | Collarbone - 11 / 06 / 19 | 0-1 | 0-2 | + - |
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Looney is expected to play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors despite leaving the last game after aggravating his right first costal cartilage non-displaced fracture. |
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| Kevon Looney (C) | Ques Fri | Collarbone - 02 / 06 / 19 | 1-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Looney suffered a right first costal cartilage non-displaced fracture to his collarbone and it is unknown if he will return against the Raptors in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SF) | Prob Sun | Calf - 31 / 05 / 19 | 1-3 | 4-2 | + - |
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Iguodala is nursing left calf soreness but it is likely he will play against the Raptors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. |
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| Shaun Livingston (PG) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 27 / 05 / 19 | 1-3 | 4-2 | + - |
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Livingston is expected to play against the Raptors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals despite a sore left knee. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SF) | Prob Thurs | Calf - 19 / 05 / 19 | 2-4 | 5-3 | + - |
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Iguodala is dealing with tightness in his left calf but is expected to be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors. |
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| Kevon Looney (C) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 15 / 05 / 19 | 4-4 | 6-4 | + - |
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Looney is likely to partake in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Trail Blazers despite left knee soreness. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SF) | Prob Wed | Knee - 07 / 05 / 19 | 4-7 | 7-5-1 | + - |
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Iguodala has a hyperextended left knee but is expected to play in Game 5 of the Western Conference second round against the Rockets. |
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| Shaun Livingston (PG) | Prob Wed | Hip - 07 / 05 / 19 | 4-7 | 7-5-1 | + - |
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Livingston is battling soreness in his left hip but is likely to suit up against the Rockets in Game 5 of the Western Conference second round. |
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| Draymond Green (PF) | Prob Wed | Wrist - 21 / 04 / 19 | 7-10 | 11-7-1 | + - |
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Green is nursing a right wrist injury but is projected to suit up against the Clippers in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| DeMarcus Cousins (C) | Prob Thurs | Quadricep - 16 / 04 / 19 | 8-11 | 12-8-1 | + - |
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Cousins will be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors after recovering from a tear in his left quadriceps. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jerryd Bayless (PG) | Out Wed | Ankle - 07 / 04 / 19 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Bayless has been absent from the lineup during the past two games due to a right ankle contusion and will not suit up Wednesday against the Nuggets. |
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| Taj Gibson (PF) | Out indefinitely | Calf - 19 / 03 / 19 | 5-7 | 5-7 | + - |
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Gibson suffered a left calf strain and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Derrick Rose (PG) | out for season | Elbow - 12 / 03 / 19 | 6-9 | 6-9 | + - |
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Rose has been shut down for the remainder of the season due to a chip fracture and loose body in his right elbow. |
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| Jeff Teague (PG) | out for season | Foot - 12 / 03 / 19 | 6-9 | 6-9 | + - |
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Teague is nursing inflammation in his left foot and will not return for the remainder of the season. |
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| Andrew Wiggins (SF) | Prob Thurs | Quadricep - 09 / 03 / 19 | 6-11 | 8-9 | + - |
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Wiggins has been held out of the past three games with a left quadriceps contusion but it is not expected to impede his status for Thursday's matchup against the Jazz. |
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| Luol Deng (SF) | Out indefinitely | Achilles - 27 / 02 / 19 | 8-14 | 12-10 | + - |
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Deng has been held out of action due to a sore left Achilles and it has yet to be determined how long the ailment will keep him idle. |
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| Jeff Teague (PG) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 25 / 02 / 19 | 9-14 | 13-10 | + - |
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Teague has sat out the past two games with a sore left knee but is likely to be available for Thursday's matchup versus the Pacers. |
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| Gorgui Dieng (C) | Out indefinitely | Personal - 21 / 02 / 19 | 11-14 | 14-11 | + - |
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Dieng has been away from the team due to a personal matter and it is unclear when he will rejoin the lineup. |
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| Derrick Rose (PG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 12 / 02 / 19 | 13-14 | 16-11 | + - |
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Rose is expected to suit up against the Rockets on Wednesday despite right ankle soreness. |
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| Andrew Wiggins (SF) | Prob Fri | Illness - 11 / 02 / 19 | 13-14 | 16-11 | + - |
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Wiggins has been held out of the past two games due to an illness but is expected to return Friday against the Knicks. |
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Warriors vs. Timberwolves Prediction
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WARRIORS
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TIMBERWOLVES
118
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 19 Mar 2:12pm GS -6.5 -110 O +229.5 -110 Closing 19 Mar 10:22pm GS -7 -105 O +230 -110 -
Injuries
Kevon Looney (C)
Prob Thurs Collarbone - 11 / 06 / 19Kevon Looney (C)
Ques Fri Collarbone - 02 / 06 / 19Andre Iguodala (SF)
Prob Sun Calf - 31 / 05 / 19Shaun Livingston (PG)
Prob Thurs Knee - 27 / 05 / 19Andre Iguodala (SF)
Prob Thurs Calf - 19 / 05 / 19Kevon Looney (C)
Prob Thurs Knee - 15 / 05 / 19Andre Iguodala (SF)
Prob Wed Knee - 07 / 05 / 19Shaun Livingston (PG)
Prob Wed Hip - 07 / 05 / 19Draymond Green (PF)
Prob Wed Wrist - 21 / 04 / 19DeMarcus Cousins (C)
Prob Thurs Quadricep - 16 / 04 / 19Jerryd Bayless (PG)
Out Wed Ankle - 07 / 04 / 19Taj Gibson (PF)
Out indefinitely Calf - 19 / 03 / 19Derrick Rose (PG)
out for season Elbow - 12 / 03 / 19Jeff Teague (PG)
out for season Foot - 12 / 03 / 19Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Prob Thurs Quadricep - 09 / 03 / 19Luol Deng (SF)
Out indefinitely Achilles - 27 / 02 / 19Jeff Teague (PG)
Prob Thurs Knee - 25 / 02 / 19Gorgui Dieng (C)
Out indefinitely Personal - 21 / 02 / 19Derrick Rose (PG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 12 / 02 / 19Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Prob Fri Illness - 11 / 02 / 19Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kevon Looney (C) Prob Thurs Collarbone - 11 / 06 / 19 0-1 0-2 + - Looney is expected to play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors despite leaving the last game after aggravating his right first costal cartilage non-displaced fracture.
Kevon Looney (C) Ques Fri Collarbone - 02 / 06 / 19 1-3 3-2 + - Looney suffered a right first costal cartilage non-displaced fracture to his collarbone and it is unknown if he will return against the Raptors in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Andre Iguodala (SF) Prob Sun Calf - 31 / 05 / 19 1-3 4-2 + - Iguodala is nursing left calf soreness but it is likely he will play against the Raptors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Shaun Livingston (PG) Prob Thurs Knee - 27 / 05 / 19 1-3 4-2 + - Livingston is expected to play against the Raptors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals despite a sore left knee.
Andre Iguodala (SF) Prob Thurs Calf - 19 / 05 / 19 2-4 5-3 + - Iguodala is dealing with tightness in his left calf but is expected to be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors.
Kevon Looney (C) Prob Thurs Knee - 15 / 05 / 19 4-4 6-4 + - Looney is likely to partake in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Trail Blazers despite left knee soreness.
Andre Iguodala (SF) Prob Wed Knee - 07 / 05 / 19 4-7 7-5-1 + - Iguodala has a hyperextended left knee but is expected to play in Game 5 of the Western Conference second round against the Rockets.
Shaun Livingston (PG) Prob Wed Hip - 07 / 05 / 19 4-7 7-5-1 + - Livingston is battling soreness in his left hip but is likely to suit up against the Rockets in Game 5 of the Western Conference second round.
Draymond Green (PF) Prob Wed Wrist - 21 / 04 / 19 7-10 11-7-1 + - Green is nursing a right wrist injury but is projected to suit up against the Clippers in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
DeMarcus Cousins (C) Prob Thurs Quadricep - 16 / 04 / 19 8-11 12-8-1 + - Cousins will be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors after recovering from a tear in his left quadriceps.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jerryd Bayless (PG) Out Wed Ankle - 07 / 04 / 19 2-1 2-1 + - Bayless has been absent from the lineup during the past two games due to a right ankle contusion and will not suit up Wednesday against the Nuggets.
Taj Gibson (PF) Out indefinitely Calf - 19 / 03 / 19 5-7 5-7 + - Gibson suffered a left calf strain and there is no timetable for return.
Derrick Rose (PG) out for season Elbow - 12 / 03 / 19 6-9 6-9 + - Rose has been shut down for the remainder of the season due to a chip fracture and loose body in his right elbow.
Jeff Teague (PG) out for season Foot - 12 / 03 / 19 6-9 6-9 + - Teague is nursing inflammation in his left foot and will not return for the remainder of the season.
Andrew Wiggins (SF) Prob Thurs Quadricep - 09 / 03 / 19 6-11 8-9 + - Wiggins has been held out of the past three games with a left quadriceps contusion but it is not expected to impede his status for Thursday's matchup against the Jazz.
Luol Deng (SF) Out indefinitely Achilles - 27 / 02 / 19 8-14 12-10 + - Deng has been held out of action due to a sore left Achilles and it has yet to be determined how long the ailment will keep him idle.
Jeff Teague (PG) Prob Thurs Knee - 25 / 02 / 19 9-14 13-10 + - Teague has sat out the past two games with a sore left knee but is likely to be available for Thursday's matchup versus the Pacers.
Gorgui Dieng (C) Out indefinitely Personal - 21 / 02 / 19 11-14 14-11 + - Dieng has been away from the team due to a personal matter and it is unclear when he will rejoin the lineup.
Derrick Rose (PG) Prob Wed Ankle - 12 / 02 / 19 13-14 16-11 + - Rose is expected to suit up against the Rockets on Wednesday despite right ankle soreness.
Andrew Wiggins (SF) Prob Fri Illness - 11 / 02 / 19 13-14 16-11 + - Wiggins has been held out of the past two games due to an illness but is expected to return Friday against the Knicks.