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Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs Betting Tips – Back Underdog Timberwolves Again In NBA Playoffs

leigh-copson
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Last updated: Wed 06 May 2026 08:20
The Minnesota Timberwolves are favored to cover the spread again as underdogs versus the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2. The Timberwolves have covered the spread in 7 of their last 9 games and boast a strong recent record against the Spurs. Despite a shorter line for Game 2, Minnesota's postseason momentum suggests continued value in backing them. Meanwhile, San Antonio, who leads the all-time series, saw a three-game win streak snapped in Game 1. The tip: take Minnesota with the points.
Leigh Copson 06 May 2026
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  • Timberwolves have covered in 7 of last 9 games
  • Minnesota won last matchup vs Spurs, who lead all-time series
  • Betting value remains on Timberwolves plus the points in Game 2
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Minnesota are tipped to cover as a betting underdog once again in Game 2.

The line for Game 1 was pretty disrespectful to the Timberwolves – they showed they will be a tough out for the Spurs, and while back-to-back wins in San Antonio is a big ask, there is value in them with a host of free buckets.

Key Numbers – 8th Cover In 10 Games For Timberwolves?

  • Minnesota Timberwolves have covered in 7 of their last 9 games
  • Minnesota Timberwolves have won 7 of the previous 9 meetings
  • Minnesota Timberwolves have covered in 3 of their 4 visits to San Antonio this season
  • The Under has cashed in 2 of the 3 meetings so far this year

Spurs Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; T'Wolves Won Last Meeting

  • San Antonio Spurs lead the all-time series 102-49
  • Minnesota Timberwolves won 104-102 when the two teams last met on May 4

Minnesota Timberwolves Form – Last 10 Games

Minnesota take a 1-0 lead into the second game of this series thanks to their seventh victory in their last nine games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-08 at Orlando Magic L 120-132
Apr-10 at Houston Rockets W 136-132
Apr-12 vs New Orleans Pelicans W 136-132
Apr-18 at Denver Nuggets L 105-116
Apr-20 at Denver Nuggets W 119-114
Apr-23 vs Denver Nuggets W 113-96
Apr-25 vs Denver Nuggets W 112-96
Apr-27 at Denver Nuggets L 113-125
Apr-30 vs Denver Nuggets W 110--98
May-04 at San Antonio Spurs W 104-102

San Antonio Spurs Form – Last 10 Games

San Antonio go into this matchup having seen a three-game win streak end with the defeat in Game 1.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-06 vs Philadelphia 76ers W 115-102
Apr-08 vs Portland Trail Blazers W 112-101
Apr-10 vs Dallas Mavericks W 139-120
Apr-12 vs Denver Nuggets L 118-128
Apr-19 vs Portland Trail Blazers W 111-98
Apr-21 vs Portland Trail Blazers L 103-106
Apr-24 at Portland Trail Blazers W 120-108
Apr-26 at Portland Trail Blazers W 114-93
Apr-28 vs Portland Trail Blazers W 114-95
May-04 vs Minnesota Timberwolves L 102-104

Verdict

Minnesota continue to defy the oddsmakers in the postseason, having now won and covered in four of their six games as a betting underdog.

The line is shorter than Game 1 – but only just – so give us the Timberwolves and the free points again.

Best Bet1: Minnesota +9.5 Spread @9/10 at Hollywood bets - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 215.5 Total Points @9/10 at bet365 - 2 Units
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