Superman isn’t busting through that wall and saving the Golden State Warriors.
With guard Stephen Curry set to miss Game 5 on Wednesday against the Timberwolves, the Warriors’ backs are against and the wall and it appears that their world is falling after losing three straight games in this second-round series.
Oddsmakers suspect the Warriors to completely roll over in this game, with the Timberwolves coming in as 10.5-point favorites at BetMGM to end the Warriors’ season
Bettors have seemingly no belief in Golden State, even at this large number, with the Warriors opening at +10 and having since risen to +11 at some shops.
Warriors vs. Timberwolves prediction for Game 5
The last time that the Warriors were in Minnesota, they were blown out, 117-93, with Curry sidelined after suffering an injury in Game 1.
The Warriors then lost at home by five points and seven points, respectively.
The issue has been the second half for Golden State.
In their last three games, they’ve been outscored on average 60.7-53 after the break.
I suspect that the Warriors will play well in the first half before gassing out in the second half, as we’ve seen in recent games.
Betting on the NBA?
The Warriors are 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in the first halves of games in their past five, dating back to their series against the Rockets.
I suspect the Warriors will have a shot at winning the first half but fall flat on their face in the second half when their legs get heavy.
Back the Warriors to win the first half and the Timberwolves to win the game on BetMGM (+425).
This bet has cashed in each of the past two games.
PICK: Warriors 1H moneyline/Timberwolves Moneyline (BetMGM, +425).
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