Timberwolves vs Spurs Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 May 2026
Last updated: May 9, 2026, 1:45AM | Published: May 8, 2026, 3:06PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the favoured San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on Saturday, starting at 11:30am AEST.
With the likes of Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels, the Timberwolves are up against a Spurs side that includes Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Spurs game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Minnesota vs San Antonio NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Spurs a 70% chance of beating the Timberwolves at Target Center.
Timberwolves vs Spurs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Target Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $2.80, Spurs $1.45
- Line: Timberwolves +5.5 ($1.91), Spurs -5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 216.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Timberwolves at $2.80 and the Spurs at $1.45.
The Timberwolves are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Spurs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Spurs (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 216.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Spurs (-5.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 216.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Timberwolves vs Spurs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: San Antonio at $1.45 with Bet365
- Line: Spurs -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 216.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Timberwolves vs Spurs betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Timberwolves vs Spurs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Spurs at Target Center this Saturday is the Spurs winning 111-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Minnesota vs San Antonio game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
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Timberwolves vs Spurs: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Timberwolves and Spurs in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 11:30am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs
- Date: Saturday 9 May 2026
- Time: 11:30am AEST
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs San Antonio predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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