The Minnesota Timberwolves aim to even their Western Conference semifinal series against the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 on Thursday.

The Warriors will be without point guard Stephen Curry, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Golden State, ranked seventh with a record of 48-34, has performed well on the road, boasting a 27-19 record this season, including postseason play. In contrast, the Timberwolves, seated at sixth with a record of 49-33, have an impressive home record of 27-17 during the current season.

Game Details

• Kick-off: 8:30 PM ET
• Location: Target Center, Minneapolis
• Current Odds: Minnesota favored by 10.5 points. The total points over/under stands at 201.5. The Timberwolves have a money line of -562 (bet $562 to win $100), while the Warriors are positioned at +410 (bet $100 to win $410).

Before placing any bets, check out the predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

Performance Insights

The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the matchup 10,000 times, providing relevant insights:

• Timberwolves’ Scoring: Shooting guard Anthony Edwards is leading the Timberwolves offense averaging 26.2 points per game throughout the playoffs, making substantial contributions in rebounds and assists.
• Warriors’ Strategy with Curry Out: With Curry absent, small forward Jimmy Butler steps up, contributing an average of 18.6 points per game in the playoffs, in addition to key rebounds and assists.

Predictions

• The model leans towards the total points surpassing 205 in their projections.
• A notable forecast indicates a nearly 60% probability for one side to cover the spread.

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