Spurs vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 17

Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Frost Bank Center -- San Antonio, Texas
• Coverage: FDSN and FDSSW

The San Antonio Spurs (28-13) take the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-15) as 6-point favorites on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET on FDSN and FDSSW. The matchup has a point total of 232.5.

Spurs vs. Timberwolves Odds & Spread

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Spurs vs. Timberwolves Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Spurs win (60.2%)

Spurs vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Spurs have put together a record of 21-17-3 against the spread this season.
• The Timberwolves have played 42 games, with 18 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Spurs have hit the over 16 times out of 42 chances this season.
• Timberwolves games this season have hit the over on 20 of 42 set point totals (47.6%).
• San Antonio has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 10 times in 19 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered 11 times in 22 opportunities in road games.
• The Spurs have gone over the total in seven of 19 home games (36.8%). They've done better on the road, topping the total in nine of 22 matchups (40.9%).
• Minnesota has the same winning percentage against the spread (.429) at home (9-12-0 record) and away (9-12-0) this season.
• Timberwolves games have finished above the over/under less often at home (seven times out of 21) than on the road (13 of 21) this season.

Spurs Leaders

• Victor Wembanyama is averaging 23.9 points, 3 assists and 10.9 rebounds.
• De'Aaron Fox is averaging 20.4 points, 4.2 boards and 5.8 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Stephon Castle's numbers on the season are 17.3 points, 5 boards and 6.9 assists per game, shooting 46.5% from the floor and 27.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.1 made treys.
• Keldon Johnson is averaging 13.4 points, 6.3 boards and 1.2 assists.
• Julian Champagnie is averaging 11.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle averages 22.6 points for the Timberwolves, plus 7 boards and 5.6 assists.
• Anthony Edwards averages 28.9 points, 5 rebounds and 3.8 assists. He is also making 50% of his shots from the floor and 40.9% from 3-point range, with 3.3 treys per contest (ninth in NBA).
• Rudy Gobert's numbers on the season are 11 points, 11.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He is making 71.3% of his shots from the floor (first in league).
• Per game, Naz Reid gives the Timberwolves 14.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists, plus 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks.
• Donte DiVincenzo's numbers on the season are 13.2 points, 4.6 boards and 4.2 assists per contest. He is draining 41.8% of his shots from the field and 37.9% from 3-point range, with an average of 3 treys.

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