Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 2 Prediction – 5/8/2025

On May 8, 2025, the Golden State Warriors (54-37) are set to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (53-35) at Target Center, with tip-off scheduled for 8:30 PM ET. This is Game 2 of their second-round playoff series in the Western Conference and it has significant implications, especially considering the Warriors’ victory in the first game on the road.

Currently, the Timberwolves are positioned as heavy favorites, with a spread of -10.5, reflecting their strong home-court advantage. The moneyline odds are also telling, with Minnesota at -520 and Golden State at +410, giving the Warriors an implied probability of just 19% to pull off the upset. Conversely, the Timberwolves boast an impressive implied win probability of 81%.

Despite their current odds, the Warriors have shown resilience lately, winning 29 of their last 40 games. This includes a surprising 99-88 victory over the Timberwolves in their last meeting, where Golden State overcame a 6.0-point underdog status. However, the Timberwolves will be looking to rebound from that defeat, having won 33 of their last 50 games.

On the player prop front, Buddy Hield’s scoring is drawing attention, with his points market being the most popular betting option thus far. Bettors seem to favor the Under on Hield’s points, with many believing it to be mispriced at Under 14.5 Points (-105), suggesting a potential value bet.

Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 2 Prediction

Predicted Final Score: Golden State Warriors 100.46, Minnesota Timberwolves 108.59

Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 2 Win Probabilities

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