San Antonio Spurs @ Minnesota Timberwolves | Week 5 Game Preview

When: Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 8:00PM ET.

Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Timberwolves -2.5.

Total: 219.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Spurs Spotlight

The San Antonio Spurs just dropped their 3rd straight game, this time to the Los Angeles Clippers where they failed to cover as 8-point underdogs. On the road the Spur’s offense hasn’t been good, ranking 25th in points per game, 13th in field goal percentage, and 17th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Spurs rank 9th in points allowed, 20th in field goal percentage, 17th in 3-point shooting, and 21st in rebounding.

Timberwolves Spotlight

The Minnesota Timberwolves just snapped a two-game skid against the Sacramento Kings at home, covering the 2.5-point spread in the process. At home the Timberwolves offense has been putrid, ranking 26th in points per game, 28th in field goal percentage, and 25th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Timberwolves have been much better than their offense, ranking 11th in points allowed, 6th in field goal percentage, 8th in 3-point shooting and 30th in rebounding.

Final Say

San Antonio has been in dreadful form and seems to be lacking the star talent to keep them competitive. The Spurs are 1-4 SU and ATS in their last five games, and are 2-10 SU in their last 12 games on the road. They are also 0-4 ATS in their last four games on one days rest. The Timberwolves have been the profitable back in this series where they’ve gone 5-0 ATS in their last five versus the Spurs, and 5-1 ATS in their last six at home against the Spurs. Although the Timberwolves are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall, they are 3-1 ATS in their last four games. This will be the Spurs 8th road game in their last 11 games, so not a good spot against a team picking up steam. Lay the small spread and back the Timberwolves at home.

Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -2.5