Timberwolves vs. Warriors Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 8

Published 7:17 pm Saturday, December 7, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves (12-10) are 1.5-point favorites as they look to extend a four-game winning streak when they visit the Golden State Warriors (13-9) on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Chase Center. The contest airs at 8:30 PM ET on NBCS-BA and FDSN.

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Timberwolves vs. Warriors Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
  • Time: 8:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: NBCS-BA and FDSN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Venue: Chase Center

Email newsletter signup

Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo.

Timberwolves vs. Warriors Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Warriors 112 – Timberwolves 109

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Spread & Total Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Warriors

  • Pick ATS: Warriors (+ 1.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Warriors (-3.2)
  • Pick OU:

    Over (217.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 220.4
  • The Warriors (13-9-0 ATS) have covered the spread 40.9% of the time, 18.2% more often than the Timberwolves (9-13-0) this season.
  • As a 1.5-point underdog or more in 2024-25, Golden State is 7-3 against the spread compared to the 8-13 ATS record Minnesota puts up as a 1.5-point favorite.
  • Golden State and its opponents have combined to go over the over/under in 45.5% of its games this season (10 of 22), the same percentage as Minnesota and its opponents (10 of 22).
  • As a moneyline favorite this year, the Timberwolves are 11-9, while the Warriors are 5-4 as moneyline underdogs.

Put your picks to the test and bet on the Timberwolves with BetMGM Sportsbook.

Timberwolves Performance Insights

  • The Timberwolves own a top-five defense this year, ranking third-best in the league with 106.6 points allowed per game. Offensively, they rank 20th with 110.7 points scored per contest.
  • Minnesota is averaging 42.4 rebounds per game (24th-ranked in league). It is allowing 42.1 rebounds per contest (sixth-ranked).
  • The Timberwolves rank 19th in the NBA with 25.2 dimes per game.
  • Minnesota is committing 15.4 turnovers per game (23rd-ranked in league). It is forcing 15.0 turnovers per contest (seventh-ranked).
  • The Timberwolves are sinking 15.0 three-pointers per game (eighth-ranked in NBA) this year, while sporting a 37.1% three-point percentage (13th-ranked).

Looking for officially licensed NBA gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Warriors Performance Insights

  • In 2024-25, the Warriors are 12th in the league offensively (114.1 points scored per game) and seventh defensively (109.3 points conceded).
  • In 2024-25, Golden State is second-best in the NBA in rebounds (48.8 per game) but fourth-worst in rebounds allowed (46.1).
  • This season the Warriors are fifth-best in the league in assists at 29.3 per game.
  • Golden State is 15th in the NBA in turnovers per game (13.9) and 11th in turnovers forced (14.4).
  • Beyond the arc, the Warriors are sixth in the league in 3-pointers made per game (15.1). They are 14th in 3-point percentage at 36.8%.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.