Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/17

The Minnesota Timberwolves will play the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The game will be held at the Frost Bank Center and will be broadcast on FDSN. Both teams have had strong seasons so far, making this a key game in the Western Conference.

The Timberwolves, led by Head Coach Chris Finch, hold a record of 27-14. They have been solid on the road with a 12-8 record. Meanwhile, the Spurs, coached by Mitch Johnson, have a slightly better record at 28-13. They are strong at home with a 14-5 record. Both teams are looking to gain an edge in the conference standings with this game.

Timberwolves vs Spurs Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs
  • Venue: Frost Bank Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Spurs -6.5 (-113), Timberwolves +6.5 (-109)

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set for their next game without Anthony Edwards. Edwards is out with a right foot injury. This impacts the team’s lineup as he leads in scoring with 28.9 points per game.

Julius Randle is a key player for the Timberwolves. He has been performing well, scoring 22.2 points and grabbing 7.1 rebounds per game. In their last win against the Milwaukee Bucks, he scored 29 points.

Donte DiVincenzo is expected to play a significant role. He recently scored 19 points against the San Antonio Spurs. His contributions include 4.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game this season.

San Antonio Spurs Team Preview

The San Antonio Spurs recently played against the Milwaukee Bucks and won 119-101. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Stephon Castle also contributed with 19 points and 10 assists.

In their previous games, the Spurs faced the Oklahoma City Thunder and lost 98-119. Stephon Castle was again a key player, scoring 20 points with 7 rebounds. Victor Wembanyama added 17 points in that game.

The Spurs have some strong season stats. They average 117.6 points per game, ranking 9th in the league. They also have a high rebounding rate, with 46.8 per game, which is 2nd best in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Timberwolves are underdogs with a spread of +6.5 against the Spurs. Minnesota scores 120.3 points per game, while the Spurs allow 112.5 points. The Timberwolves’ strong offense makes them a good pick to cover the spread.

The over/under line is set at 228.5. The Timberwolves and Spurs combine for an average of 237.9 points per game. Given their offensive stats, betting on the over is a reasonable choice.