The 7-seed Golden State Warriors host the 6-seed Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Western Conference Semifinals on Saturday. The Warriors secured Game 1 with a score of 99-88, but the Timberwolves bounced back in Game 2 with a decisive 117-93 win, equalizing the series at 1-1. Stephen Curry is ruled out due to a hamstring injury. During the regular season, Golden State recorded victories in three out of four matchups against Minnesota.

Game Details

• Tipoff: 8:30 p.m. ET at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
• Current Odds: Minnesota favored by 5.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The total points over/under stands at 200.5.

Before placing any bets on the Warriors vs. Timberwolves, it’s essential to review the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model. This trusted model has simulated the matchup 10,000 times, yielding substantial betting profits.

NBA Odds for Timberwolves vs. Warriors:

• Spread: Minnesota -5.5
• Over/Under: 200.5 points
• Money Line: Minnesota -218, Golden State +180

Why the Warriors Can Cover

Golden State boasts a record of 22-13-2 against the spread following a loss and has performed well as underdogs, with Jimmy Butler expected to play a crucial role in Curry’s absence. Butler leads the team in rebounds this postseason and contributes significant points and assists.

Why the Timberwolves Can Cover

Minnesota is excelling with a 5-2 record against the spread this postseason. Key player Julius Randle has been averaging impressive stats, and Anthony Edwards excels in scoring, particularly from long range, enhancing the Timberwolves’ chances.

How to Make Picks

Analyses suggest that the model favors an Over bet, with projections indicating a combined total of 205 points in the matchup. For detailed NBA picks and betting insights, check out SportsLine.

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