Timberwolves vs. Spurs prediction, odds, spread, start time: 2026 NBA playoff picks for Game 5
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Key Points:
- The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves are tied 2-2 in their 2026 NBA Western Conference semifinal series, with Game 5 scheduled for Tuesday night in San Antonio.
- Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, who was ejected in Game 4 but faces no further discipline, is available for Game 5; De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper are questionable due to injuries.
- The Spurs are favored by 10.5 points, and the over/under for total points scored is set at 218.5, with recent trends and simulations suggesting the game will go over this total.
- The SportsLine Projection Model, which has a strong record in NBA betting predictions, forecasts a high-scoring game with six players from each team scoring over 10 points, projecting a combined total of 222 points.
- Bettors are advised to consider the model's insights, which favor the over on total points and indicate one side of the spread has a better than 50% chance of hitting, with detailed picks available on SportsLine.