The Minnesota Timberwolves surprised many by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round 2026 NBA Playoff series. Minnesota won the game 104-102. Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday night at Frost Bank Center.
Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable for the Timberwolves due to a knee issue. Ayo Dosunmu, however, is available despite a calf problem. The Timberwolves had a 2-1 advantage in the regular-season series against the Spurs.
Spurs Favoured at Home
San Antonio is a 10.5-point favourite, according to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under for total points scored is 217.5. Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET.
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Model Leans Towards the Over
The SportsLine model is predicting the total will go Over (217.5). In 59% of simulations, the teams combine for a projected 225 total points. The total has gone Over in four of the Timberwolves’ last six road games.
The Over has hit in 55% of games when the Minnesota Timberwolves play on the road. The total is four points lower for Game 2 compared to the first game of the series. The model suggests this is not high enough.
Spread Prediction
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