Spurs vs. Timberwolves betting: NBA preview for Jan. 17

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (27-15) are 4.5-point underdogs against the San Antonio Spurs (28-13) at Frost Bank Center on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The game tips at 8 p.m. ET on FDSN and FDSSW. The matchup’s over/under is set at 232.5.

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Spurs vs. Timberwolves betting lines

  • Spurs odds to win: -175
  • Timberwolves odds to win: +145
  • Spread: Spurs (-4.5)
  • Total: 232.5
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest – Nebraska
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Spurs Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • San Antonio has a 10-7-2 record against the spread at home and is 14-5 in home contests.
  • This year, San Antonio has a 7-3-2 record ATS at home when playing as 4.5-point favorites or more.
  • The Spurs have hit the over in seven of their 19 home games this season with a set over/under (36.8%).
  • San Antonio and its opponents have averaged a total of 233.7 points per home contest this season, 1.2 points greater than this game’s posted total.

Spurs Recent Trends

  • The Spurs have covered the spread five times in their past 10 matchups while putting up a 5-5 record straight-up in those games.
  • The Spurs and their opponents have combined to hit the over in one of those games.
  • The last 10 Spurs games averaged 234.7 total points, 2.2 more points than this matchup’s point total.
  • The Spurs’ per-game scoring average over their past 10 games is 7.6 points lower than their season-long average.

Spurs Betting Records

  • The Spurs have been the moneyline favorite 26 total times this season. They’ve gone 18-8 in those games.
  • When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -175 or shorter, San Antonio has a record of 15-4 (78.9% win percentage).
  • The Spurs have a 63.6% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.2 (12th in NBA) 45.9 (fourth) 46.8 (second) 42.8 (ninth) 25.6 (16th) 13.4 (seventh)

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Timberwolves Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • The Timberwolves have a 9-12 ATS record in road games so far while putting up a record of 12-9 overall in those contests.
  • The Timberwolves’ record against the spread is 5-7 when playing as 4.5-point underdogs or more on the road this season.
  • Timberwolves games have gone over the set point total 13 times on the road this season.
  • This season on the road the Timberwolves and their opponents have averaged a total of 232.7 points per contest, 0.2 points greater than the over/under for this contest.

Timberwolves Recent Trends

  • The Timberwolves have covered the spread six times in their past 10 contests while putting up a 7-3 record straight-up in those games.
  • The Timberwolves and their opponents have hit the over in five of the past 10 games.
  • The past 10 Timberwolves games averaged 3.8 more points (236.3) than this matchup’s over/under.
  • The Timberwolves’ per-game scoring average across their last 10 games is 123.9, 3.9 points higher than their season-long per-game average.

Timberwolves Betting Records

  • Minnesota has been underdogs in 10 games this season and won three (30%) of those contests.
  • This season, the Timberwolves have won two of their four games when they’re the underdog by at least +145 on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 40.8% chance of a victory for the Timberwolves.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.6 (fourth in NBA) 46 (sixth) 44.8 (10th) 43 (10th) 26.9 (10th) 13.5 (eighth)
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