NBA Odds: Spurs-Timberwolves prediction, odds and pick

The San Antonio Spurs (3-1) take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2) tonight at 8:10 pm ET. San Antonians are surprising 3-0 against the spread this season. Minnesota is just 1-3 ATS this year after covering 52.9% of games last year. Timberwolves won all three previous games between the two teams by margins of 25, 10, and six points.

The Spurs beat the Timberwolves despite shooting just 32% from the field. San Antonio has a number of capable shooters on the roster. Keldon Johnson and Tyus Jones are due for a big performance. Jakob Poeltl is averaging 15.5 PPG and 10.8 APG in his second season as a full-time starter. He's fifth among centers in assists per game. The Spurs have a balanced offensive attack with four players averaging over 10 points per games.

The Timberwolves have nearly the same defensive rating as last season. Karl Towns and Anthony Edwards are averaging over 20 points per game. The Spurs have struggled to defend opposing wings. Spurs-Timberwolves is a home game in which the Timberwolves should cover. Spurs won the last meeting. They beat the Wolves by 9 points. San Antonio won't cover the game, but they should win the match.

The last meeting between the Spurs and Timberwolves resulted in 221 points. Both teams shot under 33% from three.