Timberwolves vs. Warriors Game 2 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - May 8

The Minnesota Timberwolves will go up against the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Minnesota is a double-digit 10.5-point favorite against Golden State when the Timberwolves play the Warriors on Thursday. The over/under for the game is 201.

Check out everything you need to know to know about the Timberwolves-Warriors game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Timberwolves vs. Warriors Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: TNT, truTV, and MAX

Timberwolves vs. Warriors Prediction

ATS Pick: Warriors (+ 10.5)
O/U Pick: Over (201)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 114 - Warriors 109

Timberwolves vs. Warriors Betting Insights

• Timberwolves games have finished over 201 points scored, their current matchup's total, 72 times (out of 82) this year.
• A total of 72 Warriors games this season (out of 82) have gone over 201 total points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 27.1 more points per game, 228.1, than this matchup's total of 201 points.
• The Timberwolves and the Warriors have seen their opponents average a combined 18.8 more points per game than the over/under of 201 set for this outing.
• Minnesota has won 40, or 64.5%, of the 62 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Golden State has been an underdog in 26 games this season and has come away with the win 12 times (46.2%) in those contests.
• After the last five head-to-head meetings, Golden State has a 4-1 record against Minnesota.
• The Warriors have an advantage against the spread as well (4-1) when taking on the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves have gone 7-3 in their past 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
• Minnesota and its opponents have combined to score an average of 217.0 points in its last 10 games, 16.0 more than the 201 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 39-43-0 this season.
• Minnesota has an against the spread record of 8-9 in its 17 games when favored by 10.5 points or more so far this season.
• Timberwolves games this year have gone over the total in 44 out of 82 opportunities (53.7%).
• The Timberwolves score just 3.8 more points per game (114.3) than the Warriors allow (110.5).
• Minnesota has a 28-20 record against the spread and a 36-12 record overall when putting up more than 110.5 points.
• This season, the Timberwolves have a 46.8% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.3% higher than the 46.5% of shots the Warriors' opponents have hit.
• Against the spread, the Timberwolves have performed worse at home, covering 17 times in 41 home games, and 22 times in 41 road games.
• At home, Minnesota exceeds the total 58.5% of the time (24 of 41 games). It has hit the over in 48.8% of road games (20 of 41 contests).
• The Timberwolves have won a lower percentage of their games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 23-13 (.639). In road games as a moneyline favorite, they have a record of 17-9 (.654).

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards puts up 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, shooting 44.7% from the floor and 39.5% from downtown with 4.1 made treys per game (second in NBA).
• Julius Randle averages 18.7 points, 4.7 assists and 7.1 boards per contest.
• Rudy Gobert puts up 12 points, 1.8 assists and 10.9 boards per contest.
• Naz Reid averages 14.2 points, 6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 46.2% from the floor and 37.9% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Jaden McDaniels averages 12.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2 assists per contest, shooting 47.7% from the field and 33% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made 3-pointers per contest.

Timberwolves Player Props

Warriors Recent Trends

• The Warriors have gone 6-4 over their past 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Golden State has averaged a total of 209.3 combined points in its last 10 games, 8.3 greater than this game's total of 201.
• Against the spread, the Warriors are 41-40-1 this year.
• This season, Golden State is winless against the spread when entering a game as an underdog of 10.5 points or more.
• Warriors games this year have hit the over on 42 of 82 set point totals (51.2%).
• The Warriors' 113.8 points per game are just 4.5 more points than the 109.3 the Timberwolves give up.
• When it scores more than 109.3 points, Golden State is 33-18 against the spread and 39-12 overall.
• The Warriors have shot at a 45.1% clip from the field this season, 0.9 percentage points less than the 46% shooting opponents of the Timberwolves have averaged.
• Against the spread, the Warriors have had better results on the road (23-17-1) than at home (18-23-0) .
• In 2024-25 a lower percentage of Golden State's games have finished above the over/under at home (48.8%, 20 of 41) than away (53.7%, 22 of 41).
• The Warriors, as moneyline favorites, have won a lower percentage of games at home (18-11) than away (17-8) this season.

Warriors Recent Stats

Warriors Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Jimmy Butler gets the Warriors 17.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• On a per-game basis, Draymond Green gets the Warriors 9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists. He also averages 1.5 steals (ninth in league) and 1 block.
• Brandin Podziemski gives the Warriors 11.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game while averaging 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Buddy Hield is putting up 11.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He is making 41.7% of his shots from the field and 37% from beyond the arc, with 2.5 treys per game.
• Moses Moody is putting up 9.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest. He is draining 43.3% of his shots from the field and 37.4% from 3-point range, with 1.7 treys per game.

Warriors Player Props

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