Warrior-versus-Timberwolf Betting Predictions, Health Updates, Choices, and Player Stats (Match 2)
Golden State Warriors fans are eagerly hoping their team can snag a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves, but they'll have to do it without star player Steph Curry. The guy with the fire from downtown left Tuesday's game early due to a pesky hammy injury and didn't return.
Now, the Warriors face a daunting task in Game 2, playing on enemy turf without their leading scorer, Steph Curry. The sportsbooks aren't giving them much hope, making the T-wolves massive 10.5-point home favorites for Thursday night's contest. If you fancy the Warriors pulling off an upset, you'll need to wager $375 to win $100, giving them a puny 21.05% implied win probability.
The total for this showdown is sitting at a humble 201.5 points, a full nine points lower than the 210.5-point total from Game 1. Golden State edged out the Timberwolves in a rock-solid defensive performance, limiting Minnesota to a miserable 39.5% shooting and a pathetic 17.2% from beyond the arc.
In contrast, the Warriors found their three-point stroke, connecting on 42.9% of their attempts. Buddy Hield, the 32-year-old sharpshooter from Oklahoma, lit up the scoreboard for the second consecutive game, finishing with 24 points and going 5-of-8 from beyond the arc.
As for injuries, Steph Curry isn't the only one out of commission. Rob Dillingham, a 4.5-point per game guard for the Timberwolves, has been sidelined since April 11, and Buddy Hield might just be Hollywood's latest action star as he steps up to fill the scoring void left by Curry.
If you believe in the Warriors' grit and determination to pull off an upset, here are some picks to consider:
- Buddy Hield over 25+ points (+475) at DraftKings
- Rudy Gobert under 10.5 rebounds (-100) at BetMGM
- Warriors +10.5 (-106) at FanDuel
Remember, it's still anybody's game, even without Curry. The Warriors showed resilience in Game 1, and they'll need every ounce of determination to stay afloat against the surging Timberwolves. Let the flames of competition burn bright in Game 2!
(Note: All odds as of May 8 at relevant sportsbooks)
- Despite the absence of Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors fans are hoping their team can defy the odds and pull off an upset against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- The sportsbooks have made the Timberwolves massive 10.5-point home favorites for Game 2, with a wager on the Warriors offering a return of $100 for every $375 wagered, reflecting their perceived slim chances.
- In the first game without Curry, the Warriors displayed resilience, limiting Minnesota to poor shooting percentages and finding their own three-point stroke, with Buddy Hield emerging as a scoring threat.
- With Steph Curry out and Rob Dillingham sidelined for the Timberwolves, Hield may play a crucial role for the Warriors in their efforts to extend the series.
- If you're backing the Warriors for an upset, consider wagers on Buddy Hield to score over 25 points, Rudy Gobert to have fewer than 10.5 rebounds, or the Warriors to cover the spread of 10.5 points.
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