Get a full Timberwolves vs. Warriors Game 2 preview with odds, key players, injury news, player props, parlay picks and our ClutchBuzz prediction.
The Minnesota Timberwolves look to bounce back at home after a shocking Game 1 loss to the short-handed Golden State Warriors, who managed a 99-88 win despite losing Steph Curry early to injury.
Game 2 tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX at Target Center in Minneapolis. Minnesota enters as 10.5-point favorites, and the total is set at 201.5.
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📺 Where to Watch Timberwolves vs. Warriors Game 2? (May 8, 2025)
| Detail | Info |
| 🗓 Date | Thursday, May 8, 2025 |
| ⏰ Time | 8:30 p.m. ET |
| 🏟 Venue | Target Center (Minneapolis, MN) |
| 📺 TV | TNT, truTV, MAX |
💰 Timberwolves vs. Warriors Game 2 Betting Odds
| Type | Favorite | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
| Spread | Timberwolves | -10.5 | O/U 201.5 | MIN -485 / GSW +370 |
🔥 Betting Trends
- Timberwolves are 39-42-1 ATS this season, and 9-9 ATS when favored by 10.5+ points.
- Warriors are 41-39-2 ATS but 0-1 ATS as double-digit dogs.
- The Over (201.5) has hit in 71 of 82 games for both squads.
- These teams combine for 228.1 PPG, 26.6 more than tonight’s total.
🧠 Injury Report
| Team | Player | Status | Note |
| GSW | Stephen Curry | Out (Hamstring – Grade 1 strain) | Expected to miss multiple games. Could return later in series. |
| GSW | Gary Payton II | Probable | Minor knee soreness |
| MIN | None | — | Full rotation expected |
🏥 Curry Injury Breakdown:
Steph Curry has officially been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and is ruled out for Game 2, per Shams Charania (ESPN) and Anthony Slater (The Athletic). A return in the series remains possible, but no timetable has been confirmed.
Had the Warriors dropped Game 1, the outlook would’ve been bleak. But now, with a 1-0 series lead, they only need one more win to potentially give Curry time to return by Game 5 or Game 6. However, hamstring injuries have a high risk of reinjury, and at 37 years old, the Warriors won’t rush their franchise star.
🧩 Key Players To Watch
🐺 Timberwolves
- Anthony Edwards: 27.6 PPG | 5.7 RPG | 4.5 APG
- Rudy Gobert: 12.0 PPG | 10.9 RPG | 1.4 BPG
- Naz Reid: 14.2 PPG | 6.0 RPG | 2.3 APG
- Julius Randle: 18.7 PPG | 7.1 RPG | 4.7 APG
🟡 Warriors (No Curry)
- Jimmy Butler: 17.5 PPG | 5.4 RPG | 5.4 APG | 1.4 STL
- Draymond Green: 9.0 PPG | 6.1 RPG | 5.6 APG
- Brandin Podziemski: 11.7 PPG | 5.1 RPG | 3.4 APG
- Buddy Hield: 11.1 PPG | 3.2 RPG
🎯 Player Prop Bets
| Player | Line | Over Odds | PPG |
| Anthony Edwards | 27.5 pts | -120 | 27.6 |
| Naz Reid | 12.5 pts | -120 | 14.2 |
| Jimmy Butler | 24.5 pts | -125 | 17.5 |
| Brandin Podziemski | 12.5 pts | -125 | 11.7 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 12.5 pts | -125 | 12.2 |
💵 Same Game Parlay (ClutchBuzz Picks)
| Leg | Pick | Odds |
| 1️⃣ | Anthony Edwards 30+ Points | +115 |
| 2️⃣ | Jimmy Butler Over 5.5 Assists | -110 |
| 3️⃣ | Over 201.5 Total Points | -110 |
| ✅ Total Parlay Odds | +525 |
🔍 Timberwolves vs. Warriors Game 2 Betting Prediction
Final Score Prediction: Timberwolves 114, Warriors 109
Best Bets:
- Warriors +10.5 (they showed heart in Game 1)
- Over 201.5 (these teams average 228 PPG)
- Anthony Edwards 30+ Points (aggressive bounce-back game)
Even without Curry, the Warriors found a way to grind out a crucial Game 1 win. Expect Minnesota to respond, but don’t count out Jimmy Buckets and Draymond just yet.
