Free NBA Picks: Minnesota at Golden State
Written November 11, 2008 by Jay Todd
Minnesota enters this game on a five game losing streak. Do not expect things to get any better as they take on the high scoring Warriors. Minnesota is allowing 115.7 points per game over their last three. This is great news for Golden State, who averages 101 points per game on the season. The NBA odds for this game have been posted and show Golden State as a 5.5 point favorite with the total set at 206.
Golden state has five players scoring in double figures, three of which average over 17 a game. The Timberwolves will have trouble defending all of the Warriors’ weapons. We all know about Stephen Jackson, who is averaging 22 points per game, but the real surprise for Golden State has been the play of Andris Biedrins. Biedrins will be the key factor in this game. He is averaging 17 points and 14 rebounds. Biedrins can play inside and out and Minnesota will have no one that can match up with him.
Golden State has struggled on defense so far this season, but that is going to change in this game. Minnesota has only score over 100 twice this season, one of which came in overtime. The Warriors will be able to do enough defensively to help them cover this spread.
Golden State will get back to their winning ways on their home court, where they have been outstanding over the past couple of years. Jay Todd says to play Golden State -5.5 over Minnesota.
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