Spurs Aim for Series Closure Against Timberwolves in Game 6 Showdown

Spurs Aim for Series Closure Against Timberwolves in Game 6 Showdown

The San Antonio Spurs are on the verge of clinching their best-of-seven series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinal on Friday night. After a dominant 126-97 victory in Game 5, the Spurs lead the series 3-2 and are eager to reach the conference finals for the first time since 2016-17. With a remarkable record of 62-20, the Spurs have excelled on the road this season, boasting a 32-13 record, including playoffs. Conversely, the Timberwolves, with a 49-33 record, aim to reach the conference finals for the third time in four years, holding a 30-16 home record in the 2025-26 season. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET at Target Center in Minneapolis. The Spurs currently lead the all-time postseason series 9-4 and are favored by 5.5 points, with the over/under set at 218.5 points according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Before placing any bets, consider the insights from the SportsLine Projection Model, which has successfully simulated every NBA game 10,000 times. The model has achieved an impressive 26-9 record (74%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season and has returned over $10,000 in profits for $100 players over the past eight-plus seasons. For this matchup, the model predicts: Under on the total points (218.5) Victor Wembanyama leading the Spurs with 23.2 points Anthony Edwards projected to score 26.4 points for the Timberwolves Overall, the teams are expected to combine for 213 total points, with the Under hitting in 59% of simulations. To see the model's detailed picks and strategies, visit SportsLine. Key Betting Lines: Spurs vs. Timberwolves spread: Spurs -5.5 Money line: Spurs -217, Timberwolves +180 Over/Under: 218.5 points Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting Game 6!

Source: CBS Sports - 2026-05-15