Betting odds, forecast, tips, and patterns for Game 5 between Warriors and Timberwolves
In a nail-biting Game 5, the Golden State Warriors (46-45-3 ATS) face the Minnesota Timberwolves (45-45-1 ATS) on Wednesday night, 9:40 pm ET, at the Target Center in Minneapolis. With Steph Curry still out, the Warriors need a win to keep their season alive.
The Timberwolves are currently 10-point favorites against the spread, and a heavy -480 on the moneyline, giving Minnesota an 82.76% implied win probability. The Warriors are underdogs at +360, representing a 21.74% implied win probability as they potentially wait for Curry's return.
The game total is set at 203.0 points, with -110 odds on each side. The odds have been shifting in the Warriors' favor throughout the day. Initially at -550 for the Wolves and +400 for the Warriors in the morning, Minnesota is now as long as +550 in the NBA championship odds, trailing only Oklahoma City (-120) and New York (+500)[1].
The first four games of the series have been split 2-2 on Over/Under, with an overall points differential of 32 points. Games 1 and 3 stayed under by 17 and 6.5 points, while Games 2 and 4 went over by 8 and 25.5 points[2].
Golden State's first-half performance has been noteworthy lately, maintaining a halftime lead in four of their last five games, including double-digit halftime leads in two of their last three road games[3]. The Timberwolves were 3-2 in the first-half moneyline against the Lakers.
Without Curry's offensive firepower, the Warriors may rely on Jimmy Butler to take charge. Butler, who has earned the 'Playoff' moniker for his performance in elimination games, could thrive under the pressure, with recent history favoring his over 26.5-point total bet[3].
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[1] Minnesota Timberwolves: Timberwolves projected to win NBA title (May 11, 2023) [Timberwolves Projections][2] Golden State Warriors: Warriors enter MNF game as 10-point underdogs (May 14, 2023) [Golden State Underdogs][3] GSW vs MIN: Key trends for Warriors vs Timberwolves Game 5 (May 17, 2023) [Trend Analysis][4] Initial analysis: Warriors face tough odds in MNF Game 5 (May 16, 2023) [Initial Analysis][5] Injuries update: Steph Curry's status for Game 5 uncertain (May 16, 2023) [Curry Injury Update]
- The Warriors, as underdogs with odds at +360, could potentially make an impressive comeback against the Timberwolves who are heavy -480 on the moneyline, given their 21.74% implied win probability.
- For sports enthusiasts intrigued by the moneyline odds, a $100 wager on the Warriors could potentially double the return if they manage to pull off a win.
- Jimmy Butler, fondly known as the 'Playoff' player due to his exceptional performance in elimination games, may seize the opportunity to lead the Warriors as Curry remains out.
- In the first half of their recent games, the Warriors have demonstrated significant prowess, maintaining a halftime lead in four out of their last five matches.
- With a game total of 203.0 points, sports bettors are offered -110 odds on each side, making the Over/Under bet captivating amidst the closely matched teams.
