San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves

Prediction, pick and result · NBA · Friday, May 8, 2026

SAS
AwaySpurs
115
FINALTotal 223 · Over 216.5 cashed
MIN
HomeTimberwolves
108

Official pick · counts in our record

WIN · +0.47u
Over 216.50.5u
Model confidence74%Tier B play

Why the model likes it

This Over is driven first by pace environment: San Antonio is the kind of opponent that can accelerate game flow and create extra transition and early-clock possessions. Minnesota does not need to become a pure run team to cash this number; it only needs average offensive efficiency in a game with a few more possessions than its baseline. The model edge suggests the market is overpricing defensive reputation or underestimating matchup-specific tempo. If the game stays within range, the closing minutes can add the extra points needed, while even a moderate Spurs scoring contribution helps keep the total on track.

Our number vs the market

Total points. Our model priced this game 12.8 points higher than the sportsbooks.

Market217
Our model229.7
Gap+12.8toward Over

May 8, 2026 · Prices and lines as of our morning run; model picks are information, not betting advice.