Spurs Aim for Series Lead Against Timberwolves in Crucial Game 3 Showdown

Spurs Aim for Series Lead Against Timberwolves in Crucial Game 3 Showdown

The San Antonio Spurs, second-seeded in the Western Conference, are set to clash with the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their playoff series on Friday night. After a dominant 133-95 victory in Game 2, the Spurs have tied the series at 1-1. Tipoff occurs at 9:30 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Spurs enter the matchup as 4.5-point favorites, with the total points set at 216.5 according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Notably, Anthony Edwards (knee) and Ayo Dosunmu (heel) are both listed as questionable for the Timberwolves, having played limited minutes off the bench in Game 2. The SportsLine Projection Model, known for its accuracy, has simulated this matchup 10,000 times, boasting an impressive 74% success rate on top-rated NBA spread picks this season. This model has generated over $10,000 in profit for $100 players over the past eight-plus seasons. Key Betting Lines: Spurs vs. Timberwolves spread: Spurs -4.5 Over/Under: 216.5 points Money Line: Spurs -200, Timberwolves +167 According to the model, the Under is projected to hit, as it has in five of the last seven Spurs games and four of the last six Timberwolves games. The combined scoring is expected to be around 212 points, with the model indicating that 59% of simulations favor the Under. Projected scoring highlights include Victor Wembanyama leading the Spurs with 23.3 points, while if Edwards plays, he’s expected to score 20.5 points for the Timberwolves. The model suggests that only three Spurs players will score 15 points or more, making the Under a solid choice for bettors. For the latest predictions and picks, fans can check out the insights from the SportsLine model.

Source: CBS Sports - 2026-05-08