Timberwolves vs Warriors Tips Predictions and Best Odds – NBA Friday Night March 13 2026
Anthony Edwards against Stephen Curry. The heir apparent against the king. In any other season this would be appointment television. In March 2026 it is a mismatch that favours the younger man.
Minnesota at 40-25 are the third seed in the West with the league’s best defence at home. Target Center allows just 104.8 points per 100 possessions – a wall that opposing offences crash into repeatedly. Edwards at 27.8 points per game drives everything. Julius Randle’s trade has given them a secondary creator. Rudy Gobert’s 12.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks make the paint a no-go zone.
Golden State at 32-33 have lost three straight. To Utah at home. To Chicago at home. The Warriors look old and tired. Curry at 37 remains historically great from three – 39.8% on 11.2 attempts – but Andrew Wiggins floats and Draymond Green’s defensive impact has faded.
Friday March 13 2026 – 22:00 ET (05:00 Saturday Kyiv) – Target Center, Minneapolis
The Mismatch Edwards Will Hunt
Edwards at 6’4″ and 225 pounds against Curry at 6’2″ and 185 pounds. On switches – and Minnesota will force plenty – Edwards can simply bully Curry in the post. Physical mismatches like this are impossible to scheme around. Edwards will target Curry relentlessly in the half-court.
On the other end Curry will find Gobert waiting at the rim every time he turns the corner. The Warriors’ offence relies on Curry creating off the dribble – but when the paint is blocked and the kick-out passes are contested the whole system stalls.
The Bets
| Market | Odds | Take |
| Minnesota ML | 1.55 | Strong home favourite |
| Under 218.5 | 1.85 | Best bet – Minnesota’s defence suppresses scoring |
| Edwards 25+ pts | 1.60 | Will hunt Curry mismatches |
| Curry 20+ pts | 1.65 | Still elite individually |
Our Call: Minnesota 112-104 Golden State
Edwards dominates. Gobert controls the paint. Curry gets his numbers but Golden State lose their fourth straight. Minnesota protect home court and consolidate the third seed.
Best Bet: Under 218.5 @ 1.85
Frequently Asked Questions
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