Dec. 8 Timberwolves vs Warriors: Predictions, Player Props, and Best Odds

• The red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves visit the ice-cold Golden State Warriors for the second time in 48  hours on Sunday night
• Minnesota took Friday’s meeting 107-90, led by 30 points from Anthony Edwards
• See the Timberwolves vs Warriors predictions, player props, and best available odds for Sunday, Dec. 8

A rocky start to the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves (12-10, 5-6 away, ATS) seems to be a thing of the past. The Wolves have won four straight, the last three by 17 or more points, all against teams that are over .500. On Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors (13-9, 6-4 home, ATS) will look to bring Minnesota’s hot streak to an end when they host the Timberwolves for the second time in three days at the Chase Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:40 pm PT/8:40 pm ET and Sunday’s NBA odds list Golden State as a slight one-point favorite.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Predictions

• Timberwolves moneyline (+100) at FanDuel
• Steph Curry under 24.5 points (-115) at ESPN Bet Odds as of Dec. 8. Check out SBD’s ESPN Bet review to lock in a promo code today. Sascha Paruk’s 2024-25 NBA betting record: 28-28 (-0.80 units). All wagers one unit unless stated otherwise.

It would be harder to pit a hotter team against a colder team in the NBA right now. Not only have the T-Wolves won four in a row, the last three all by massive margins over quality opponents, but the Warriors have managed just one victory in their last seven games.

Scoring has been the biggest issue for the Dubs. A couple weeks ago, the Warriors were the only team ranked in the top five in both O-Rating and D-Rating. Now, they’ve fallen all the way to 15th, and they’ve been held under 100 points in three of their last seven games.

On Friday, Minnesota took a lopsided 107-90 decision at the Chase Center, holding the Warriors to just 39.0% from the field and 28.2% from three. Steph Curry had a team-high 23 points for Golden State but was just 6-of-17 from the field.

Anthony Edwards, meanwhile, had his best game in weeks for Minnesota, dropping a game-high 30 with nine assists, four rebounds, two blocks, and a steal while shooting 11-of-18 from the floor (61.1%).

The Wolves finished +7 on the glass (48-41) and generated 22 Warriors turnovers.

While the recent trends for both teams go against what we saw from them at the start of the season, this regression/progression was expected. On paper, the Timberwolves are absolutely stacked, and the last four games have shown the ceiling for their roster with Julius Randle in the fold.

I expect recent trends to continue on Sunday night and Edwards to keep working his way out of an early-season funk.

MIN vs GSW Player Props

GSW Player Props

NBA player props from FanDuel on Dec. 8. 

Sunday’s NBA player props list Anthony Edwards (26.4 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 4.0 APG) with the highest point total of the night at 25.5 O/U, followed closely by Curry (22.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 6.5 APG) at 24.5 O/U.

Rudy Gobert (10.9 PPG, 11.1 RPG) has the highest rebound total on the board at 12.5 O/U. No other player has a total over 6.5.

Best Timberwolves vs Warriors Odds

The Timberwolves vs Warriors odds are fairly static across the board as of Sunday morning. The best ATS price on the T-Wolves is +1.5 (-115) at ESPN Bet, while the best spread option for Warriors bettors is -1.0 (-108) at DraftKings.

Most sportsbooks have the moneyline at Minnesota -105/Golden State -115. The main exception is FanDuel, which has a better moneyline option for the T-Wolves at even-money.

There is a one-point range in the Timberwolves/Warriors game total. BetMGM has best option for under bettors at 216.5 (U -110), while DraftKings has the best option for over bettors at 215.5 (O -112).

Sunday’s NBA public betting percentages show a conflicted betting public. The Timberwolves are getting 52% of ATS handle while the Warriors are getting 48%. Minnesota has a bigger percentage of the spread money, attracting 63% of ATS handle so far.

The public is also hammering the over, with 92% of money on the over so far.

The highly anticipated matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors on December 8th is sure to be a thrilling game for basketball fans. Both teams have been performing well this season, making it difficult to predict the outcome of this game. However, there are some key factors to consider when making predictions, looking at player props, and finding the best odds for this exciting matchup.

The Timberwolves have been playing solid basketball this season, with Karl-Anthony Towns leading the way as their star player. Towns has been averaging over 20 points and 10 rebounds per game, making him a key player to watch in this matchup. D’Angelo Russell has also been a strong contributor for the Timberwolves, providing scoring and playmaking for the team.

On the other side, the Warriors have been led by Stephen Curry, who has been playing at an MVP level this season. Curry is averaging over 25 points per game and has been a scoring machine for the Warriors. Draymond Green has also been a key player for Golden State, providing defense and leadership on the court.

When looking at player props for this game, it’s worth considering betting on Towns to have a double-double, as he has been consistently putting up big numbers in points and rebounds. Curry is also a good bet to score over 30 points in this matchup, given his scoring ability and the Timberwolves’ struggles on defense.

In terms of finding the best odds for this game, it’s important to shop around at different sportsbooks to see where you can get the most favorable lines. Some sportsbooks may offer better odds on certain player props or the overall outcome of the game, so it’s worth doing some research before placing your bets.

Overall, this matchup between the Timberwolves and Warriors is shaping up to be an exciting game with plenty of star power on both sides. By considering player props, making predictions based on current performance, and finding the best odds available, you can make informed decisions when betting on this game. Be sure to tune in on December 8th to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated matchup.