LiontipsMinnesota - San Antonio: NBA match betting tip and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
The Minnesota Timberwolves scored a great move — four wins in a row, and now Chris Finch's team is ready to extend the streak. In the last match, the Wolves pulled out a difficult 106-104 victory over Miami.
What is especially pleasing is the teamwork. Three players scored 15 points apiece: Donte Divincenzo, Mike Conley and Naz Reed. Anthony Edwards scored a double-double (13 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists), and Julius Randle almost had a triple-double (13 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists). The reserves also performed well: Nikil Alexander-Walker (12 points), Jayden McDaniels (12). All this allows Minnesota to confidently stay in the play-in zone — seventh place in the Western Conference (36-29).
Disqualifications and injuries
There is one problem — Rudy Gober is still healing his back, and his absence may affect the defensive game.
Interesting facts for betting
In the last ten games between Minnesota and San Antonio, the teams have averaged 225 points.
The approximate line-up: Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle, Naz Reed.
Current form
But things are not going so smoothly in San Antonio. Gregg Popovich's team has lost two of the last three matches and is clearly having problems with the balance of the game. In the last meeting, the Spurs lost to Sacramento (109:127).
Team leader Stephon Castle was unstoppable — 25 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists. But then the failure begins: DeAaron Fox — 16 points, Keldon Johnson — 11, Harrison Barnes — 12, Devin Vassell — 10. It's not enough to compete with the top clubs. San Antonio is currently ranked 13th in the West (26-35) and is already in serious danger of missing the playoffs.
Disqualifications and injuries
The main blow to the Spurs is the injury to Victor Vembanyama. Without him, the defense is bursting at the seams, and the offense lacks creativity. In addition, there are not enough rotation players, which only complicates the situation.
Interesting facts for betting
Historically, San Antonio has dominated the rivalries with Minnesota: 95 wins against 43.
Approximate composition: Chris Paul — DeAaron Fox — Devin Wassell — Harrison Barnes — Bismak Biyombo
Trends
Sohan's Total Reboundsrateis more than 8.5
Sohan's average is 6.7 rebounds per game
1.88The Floor's Total Assistrateis more than 9.5
The average score of the Floor is 8.4 assists per match
1.88Tip and bets
It's hard to imagine how the Spurs will be able to withstand this meeting. If Vembanyama were healthy, there would be chances. But without him, Popovich's team's defense is more like a sieve. And Minnesota is fine right now.
Our betting tip is for Minnesota to win with a head start (-9.5) points, including overtime in 1.78
Betting on an individual total
Minnesota is averaging 112.1 points per game, and 112.9 at home. Given the weak defense of the Spurs, the hosts can surpass this figure.
Our betting tip is that Minnesota's individual total is more than 122.5 points, including overtime in 2.03
Bet on the first half
Minnesota has won the first half in four of the last five games against San Antonio. Finch's team likes to start aggressively, and this match is unlikely to be an exception.
Our prediction is a 3.24 win for Minnesota in the first half.
