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Our Timberwolves vs. Spurs predictions include win probabilities, the latest odds, and player projections.
The San Antonio Spurs are favored to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves at Frost Bank Center on Saturday (8:00 PM ET), according to Dimers' NBA model.
Our Timberwolves vs. Spurs prediction gives San Antonio an 82.2% chance of winning, but the latest odds suggest there's betting value on the Timberwolves to cover at +12.5.
Timberwolves vs. Spurs key predictions
- Predicted score: Spurs 119-108 Timberwolves
- Spurs win probability: 82.2%
- Timberwolves win probability: 17.8%
- Timberwolves +12.5 spread: 55.2% cover probability
- Over 228.5 points: 50.0% probability
Our NBA predictions project each team's score based on player performance, expected minutes, matchups, availability, and home-court advantage.
We calculate win, spread, and total probabilities from these projections, comparing them against current odds to find betting value.
Timberwolves vs. Spurs odds
Here are the best available odds across the moneyline, spread, and total points markets we track.
- Timberwolves moneyline: 18¢ (Novig)
- Spurs moneyline: 83¢ (Novig)
- Timberwolves +12.5: 50¢ (Novig)
- Spurs -12.5: 50¢ (Novig)
- Over 228.5 points: 53¢ (Polymarket)
- Under 228.5 points: 48¢ (Polymarket)
Odds are subject to change and may vary by location.
Timberwolves vs. Spurs pick: Timberwolves +12.5 (50¢)
Our model makes the Spurs the likelier winner, but our best value bet is the Timberwolves to cover the +12.5 spread at 50¢ on Novig.
Those odds give the Timberwolves an implied cover probability of 50.5%, while our model puts it at 55.2%.
That's a 4.7% edge, the largest across the moneyline, spread, and total points markets for this game.
Timberwolves vs. Spurs player projections
Dimers' NBA player projections cover points, rebounds, assists, and more, accounting for recent performance, expected minutes, lineup changes, and defensive matchups.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama leads the scoring projections for this matchup with 23.8 points, plus 10.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists. The Spurs have four players among the top five projected scorers, compared to the Timberwolves' one.
Top 5 projected scorers
- Victor Wembanyama (Spurs): 23.8 points
- LaMelo Ball (Timberwolves): 20.2
- Stephon Castle (Spurs): 17.5
- Dylan Harper (Spurs): 16.8
- De'Aaron Fox (Spurs): 16.6
Projections are estimates, not betting recommendations. Compare them with available odds to judge value.
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Timberwolves vs. Spurs game details
- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Frost Bank Center
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