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Spurs vs. Timberwolves odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 1 best bets from proven model
TL;DR
The Minnesota Timberwolves face the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA playoffs on Monday night. The Spurs are favored by 13.5 points, with a total points over/under of 217.5.
Key points
- Timberwolves are sixth-seeded and Spurs are second-seeded.
- Timberwolves advanced with a win over the Nuggets.
- Spurs won their last game against the Trail Blazers.
- Spurs are favored by 13.5 points in Game 1.
- Tipoff is at 9:30 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center.
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The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves meet the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal matchup on Monday night as the 2026 NBA playoffs rolls on. Minnesota advanced with a 110-98 win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, while San Antonio defeated Portland 114-95 on Tuesday. The Wolves (49-33), who placed third in the Northwest Division, are 24-20 on the road this season, including postseason. The Spurs (62-20), who won the Southwest Division, are 34-9 on their home court. Minnesota's Anthony Edwards (knee) and Ayo Dosunmo (calf) are both listed as questionable.
Tipoff from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. The Spurs lead the all-time postseason series 6-2, including five of the last six games. San Antonio is a 13.5-point favorite in the latest Spurs vs. Timberwolves odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 217.5. Before making any Timberwolves vs. Spurs picks,Ā check out the Timberwolves vs. Spurs predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 inĀ bettingĀ profit for $100 players on its top-ratedĀ NBA picksĀ over the past eight-plus seasons. The model entered the second full week of the 2026 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 25-9 roll (74%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season. Anyone following itsĀ NBA bettingĀ advice atĀ sportsbooksĀ and onĀ Ā could have seen huge returns.
Q&A
What time does the Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 1 start?
The game is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET.
What are the latest odds for the Spurs vs. Timberwolves playoff game?
The Spurs are 13.5-point favorites, with an over/under of 217.5 total points.
How did the Timberwolves and Spurs perform in their last games?
The Timberwolves won 110-98 against the Denver Nuggets, while the Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95.
Who is questionable to play for the Timberwolves in Game 1?
Anthony Edwards (knee) and Ayo Dosunmo (calf) are both listed as questionable.
