Timberwolves vs Spurs Prediction, Picks & Odds for Monday’s NBA Playoffs Game 1

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While the Minnesota Timberwolves have listed Anthony Edwards as “questionable” for Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs, a logical mind doubts the superstar will return just yet.

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These Timberwolves vs. Spurs predictions and NBA picks understand Minnesota needs to adjust its approach regardless of Edwards’ availability on Monday, May 4.

Timberwolves vs Spurs Game 1 prediction

Timberwolves vs Spurs best bet: Rudy Gobert Under 10.5 rebounds (+102)

The Minnesota Timberwolves wouldn’t have advanced without Rudy Gobert, but that resounding series has raised his props too high when the San Antonio Spurs await.

Gobert faced Victor Wembanyama only once this season, but he only played 29 minutes in that 104-103 Timberwolves win despite not being in foul trouble.

Wembanyama can camp out in the paint on defense when Gobert is in the game, stifling any Minnesota drives.

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Without their two best shooters, the Timberwolves need some space inside. Expect more five-out lineups from Minnesota with Julius Randle as the primary defender on Wembanyama.

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The Spurs took 12.4 corner 3-pointers per game in the regular season, shooting 39% from there compared to 34% from above the break.

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Quite possibly the biggest X-factor in this series — aside from when Anthony Edwards can return from a hyperextended knee and bone bruise that currently has him officially considered somewhere between week-to-week and questionable — may be how Julius Randle shoots from beyond the arc.

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If Gobert’s minutes need to be limited to draw Wembanyama out of the paint, thus obviously impacting Gobert’s scoring as well as his rebounding, then Randle hitting some 3-pointers will best pull Wembanyama out of the paint. But Randle is a streaky shooter. From Feb. 1 to the end of the regular season, he shot 27.3% from deep.

Do not bet on Randle’s shooting until he proves it in this series. But he will get that chance, and he should play plenty of minutes to rack up…

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Publish date : 2026-05-04 00:57:00

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